Legendary Alternatives

Legendary is described as 'Open-source game launcher that can download and install games from the Epic Games platform on Linux and Windows. It's name as a tongue-in-cheek play on tiers of item rarity in many MMORPGs' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Legendary for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best Legendary alternative is Steam, which is free. Other great apps like Legendary are GOG.com, Heroic Games Launcher, GOG GALAXY and Epic Games Store.

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  1. Steam icon
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    Steam provides a digital distribution platform for games with streaming, mod support, and multiplayer capabilities. Developed by Valve, it supports over 100 payment methods, includes Early Access, cloud sync, controller support for major brands, and offers an integrated gaming community.

    66 Steam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
     
    • Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Legendary.

    • Steam is the most popular free alternative to Legendary.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryLegendary is Free and Open Source
  2. GOG.com icon
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    Digital platform for DRM-free PC games featuring both classics and modern releases, fully downloadable and playable without a launcher, curated selection, 30-day returns, compatibility updates, extra content like soundtracks, and support for multiple platforms.

    50 GOG.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • GOG.com is the most popular SaaS alternative to Legendary.

    • GOG.com is Free and ProprietaryLegendary is Free and Open Source
    • GOG.com is Privacy focused and LightweightLegendary is not according to our users
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    Heroic is an Open Source Game Launcher for Linux, Windows and macOS (10.15+, won't work properly on High sierra and older versions). Right now it supports launching games from the .

    32 Heroic Games Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
     
    • Heroic Games Launcher is the most popular Open Source alternative to Legendary.

    • Heroic Games Launcher is Free and Open SourceLegendary is also Free and Open Source
  4. GOG GALAXY icon
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    Combine all your gaming platforms in one app; keep games and friends together, track achievements and playtime, all for free with a GOG account. Enjoy a seamless, customizable experience across console and PC libraries.

    37 GOG GALAXY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. Epic Games Store icon
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    The Epic Games Store is a digital platform for computer games that champions developer success by offering an 88% revenue share. With the "Epic First Run" program, developers enjoy 100% revenue for the first six months for exclusive titles, transitioning to the standard split thereafter?

    34 Epic Games Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. GameVault icon
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    The self-hosted gaming platform for drm-free games.

    29 GameVault alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
     
    • GameVault is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Legendary.

    • GameVault is Free and Open SourceLegendary is also Free and Open Source
  7. Battle.net icon
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    Battle.net is an Internet-based online game, social networking service, digital distribution, and digital rights management platform developed by Blizzard Entertainment.

    20 Battle.net alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  8. Ubisoft Connect icon
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    Multiplatform ecosystem uniting gamers with cross-progression and cross-play features. Enjoy news, rewards, and social benefits across devices, accessible via desktop and mobile apps.

    31 Ubisoft Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Minigalaxy icon
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    A simple GOG client for Linux that lets you download and play your GOG Linux games

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  10. GAMIVO icon
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    Digital marketplace for game CD keys, spanning platforms like Steam and consoles. Features competitive prices, instant downloads, verified merchants, customer protection, and resolves disputes efficiently.

    50 GAMIVO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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