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 Flathub 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

    Steam

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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
    • Snapcraft
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    • 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
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    GOG.com

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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)
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    • 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
  4. Heroic Games Launcher icon

    Heroic Games Launcher

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
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    • 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
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    GOG GALAXY

    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.

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    GOG GALAXY

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Epic Games Store icon

    Epic Games Store

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    A digital distribution store featuring AAA and indie titles, 88% developer revenue share, exclusive 100% first-run revenue, a rotating free games program, wishlist, personalized recommendations, subscription support, and continuous platform enhancements.

    34 Epic Games Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. GameVault icon

    GameVault

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

    • GameVault is Free and Open SourceLegendary is also Free and Open Source
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    Battle.net

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. Ubisoft Connect icon

    Ubisoft Connect

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Ascendara

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    Ascendara simplifies your game management experience by providing a seamless way to discover, organize, and test pre-installed games. No more hassle with extracting, installing, or moving files. The game library is powered by a custom webscraper, currently featuring titles...

    43 Ascendara alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Minigalaxy

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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
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