Lutris Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Lutris for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Steam, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Lutris and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Lutris are Heroic Games Launcher, PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac, Bottles and Retrom.

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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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    Comments about Steam as an Alternative to Lutris
    Top Positive Comment
    sharpaxee
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    Steam can actually be effectively used as a launcher since non-steam games can be added. It also has support for Proton, allowing many windows games to be played on linux.

    Steam actually has an exceptional controller support as well and it can be configured for any software or game, even non-steam ones.

    Top Negative Comment
    loziniak
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    It cannot launch games from other systems, like DOS, consoles etc.

    Guest
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    this is a game platform, not a pure launcher

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Steam is a great Lutris alternative, some don't.

    • Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Lutris.

    • Steam is the most popular free alternative to Lutris.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryLutris is Free and Open Source
  2. 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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    Guest
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    It's less buggy and is very intuitive in how to install your games and view the Stores from Epic and GOG. Your game library is clean and and easy to view, install and play. There's no configuration, or very little, needed in order to play your games. Lutris is very clunky compared. So much so, that I installed Ubi Connection as a non-steam game, installed it through Steam and now launch Ubi-Connect through Steam and don't use Lutris at all. It's that bad.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Heroic Games Launcher is a great Lutris alternative.

    • Heroic Games Launcher is Free and Open SourceLutris is also Free and Open Source
  4. PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac icon

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac

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    PlayOnLinux is a graphical frontend for the Wine software compatibility layer which allows Linux and Mac users to install Windows-based video games, Microsoft Office (2000 to 2010), Microsoft Internet Explorer, as well as many other applications.

    44 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD
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    Comments about PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac as an Alternative to Lutris
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    Only runs games for windows.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is a great Lutris alternative.

    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is Free and Open SourceLutris is also Free and Open Source
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    Retrom

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    Centralized game library management service, allowing you to host games on one device and connect multiple clients, supporting cross-platform play and emulation. Easily manage emulator profiles, with web client access for metadata and artwork showcase.

    42 Retrom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    • Retrom is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Lutris.

    • Retrom is Free and Open SourceLutris is also Free and Open Source
    • Retrom is Privacy focusedLutris is not according to our users
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    Game Jolt

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    Experience a vibrant community for gamers and creators, offering challenges, rewards, and a shop for collectibles. Share and sell personal creations, explore anime and fan art, connect in a global cosplay realm, and more.

    24 Game Jolt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    GameHub

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    Games library manager. Supports: Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, Humble Trove, Wine and RetroArch.

    46 GameHub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.
     
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    lounes-tb
    Positive
    1

    GameHub is available an AppImage and Flatpak, that makes it easier to use on some distros.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It does give-or-take all what Lutris can do, and it's available both on Flathub and as an AppImage which makes it real easy to install on elementary os and any other Linux system.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Positive
    1

    IMO, it's faster than Lutris

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks GameHub is a great Lutris alternative.

    • GameHub is Free and Open SourceLutris is also Free and Open Source
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    CrossOver

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    Cross-platform utility enables seamless installation and execution of Windows applications on macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. No Windows license required—facilitates easy app management with a few clicks, eliminates the need for virtual machines and reboots, delivering efficient compatibility layer operation.

    45 CrossOver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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    Negative
    -1

    Used to run windows applications, and windows applications only.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Negative
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    Only supports Wine games and even then, for a commercial system, support is little better than the Open Source WINE.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think CrossOver is a great Lutris alternative, some don't.

    • CrossOver is the most popular commercial alternative to Lutris.

    • CrossOver is Paid and ProprietaryLutris is Free and Open Source
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    Ludo

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    Ludo is an Emulator Frontend able to run retro video games. Ludo does not emulate the consoles itself, but does it through emulator plugins called libretro cores. Libretro cores are well known emulators (like Snes9x or Genesis Plus GX or PCSX) stripped from their user interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ludo's user interface is distraction free and configuration is always optional.
     
  15. Pegasus icon

    Pegasus

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    Pegasus is a graphical frontend for browsing your game library (especially retro games) and launching them from one place. It's focusing on customizability, cross platform support (including embedded devices) and high performance.

    49 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
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