Lutris Alternatives for Windows

Lutris is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows 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 Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Lutris are Playnite, Heroic Games Launcher, Retrom and GOG GALAXY.

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Lutris alternatives are mainly Compatibility Layer Tools but may also be Game Library Managers or Game Stores.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Lutris.
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Lutris is an open source gaming platform for GNU/Linux. It allows you to gather and manage (install, configure and launch) all your games acquired from any source, in a single interface.

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Lutris alternatives page was last updated Oct 13, 2024
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  1. Steam icon
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    Steam

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    Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation.

    77 Steam alternatives
    Steam Store

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    Steam Community
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    Top Steam Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Achievements Supported
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Auto Update
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Free to play
    8.  Application Launchers
    9.  VR support
    10.  Distributed marketplace
    11.  Community-based
    12.  Dark Mode
    Steam iconLutris Icon

    Steam VS Lutris

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    sharpaxee

    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 positive comment •Aug 18, 2020
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    Guest

    it's more of a game store than a game launcher

    Top negative comment •Jun 27, 2020
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    Guest

    this is a game platform, not a pure launcher

    Negative comment •Jan 31, 2024
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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
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    Playnite

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    Video game library manager and launcher with support for 3rd party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin and Uplay, providing one unified interface for your games.

    35 Playnite alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Games library
    2.  Game Launcher
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Import from Epic Games
    5.  Front End Emulation
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7. Steam icon  Import from Steam
    8.  Search metadata
    9.  API Integration
    10.  Launcher
    11.  Controller Support
    12.  Auto Update
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    Playnite VS Lutris

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    Comments about Playnite as an Alternative to Lutris
     
       
    ahmed52

    as lutris is linux only you might need an alternative to windows

    Top positive comment •Jan 8, 2022
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    Guest

    Lutris is for Linux while Playnite is for Windows only

    Top negative comment •Jul 5, 2020
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    DifferentDance8Real

    The closest there is to a Windows port of Lutris!

    Positive comment •Aug 20, 2023
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    • Most users think Playnite is a great Lutris alternative.

    • Playnite is the most popular Open Source alternative to Lutris.

    • Playnite is Free and Open SourceLutris is also Free and Open Source
    • Playnite is CustomizableLutris is not according to our users
  4. Heroic Games Launcher icon
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    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 .

    28 Heroic Games Launcher alternatives
    Heroic Games Launcher screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
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    Heroic Games Launcher Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Games library
    3.  Proton support for linux
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Controller Support
    7.  DRM Free
    8.  Electron based
    9.  Achievements Supported
    10.  Cloud Sync
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    GOG GALAXY

    Connect GOG GALAXY 2.0 with multiple platforms and unite all your games and friends scattered across them in one powerful app.

    https://gogalaxy.com
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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.

    35 Retrom alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Retrom screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Achievements Supported
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    Retrom VS Lutris

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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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    GOG GALAXY

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    Connect GOG GALAXY 2.0 with multiple platforms and unite all your games and friends scattered across them in one powerful app.

    30 GOG GALAXY alternatives
    GOG GALAXY screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    GOG GALAXY Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  DRM Free
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Achievements Supported
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Auto Update
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Update Notifier
    GOG GALAXY iconLutris Icon

    GOG GALAXY VS Lutris

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    Comments about GOG GALAXY as an Alternative to Lutris
     
    k 4u

    Not updating achievements, not updating new games on other platforms, new installed games never get into the recent titles gees - this is a mess lately. At least that annoying recommendation page you are pushed into now no longer auto-refreshes... so if you notice something there it at least stays on the screen. I'm literally pushed to try something else - Lutris on Linux and I remember something was heralded as Lutris for Linux.

    Negative comment •May 19, 2023
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    coralinecastell

    As of June 2019, GOG Galaxy does not support Linux and CDPR have no ETA for it. The whole point of using Lutris as a frontend is to circumvent that.

    Negative comment •Jun 25, 2019
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    • Some users think GOG GALAXY is a great Lutris alternative, some don't.

    • GOG GALAXY is Free and ProprietaryLutris is Free and Open Source
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    Nvidia App

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    The NVIDIA app updates your PC with the latest drivers and technology, optimizes games and applications through a unified GPU control center, provides recording tools via in-game overlay, and highlights the latest NVIDIA tools and software.

    19 Nvidia App alternatives
    Nvidia App screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    +8
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    Nvidia App Features

    1.  Custom overlays
    2.  Upload Screenshot
    3.  GPU Acceleration
    4.  FPS counter
    5.  Overclock
    6.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    7.  GPU Monitoring
    8.  Share screenshots
    9.  Capture Video
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  10. Game Jolt icon
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    Game Jolt

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    Game Jolt, where all the best free Indie Games are at! Browse through thousands of free Indie Games ready for you to play. This is Indie.

    21 Game Jolt alternatives
    Main page

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Game Jolt Features

    1.  API Integration
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  11. EA App icon
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    EA App

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    The EA App, formerly known as Origin, is the built-from-scratch PC platform for EA players, games, and content. It brings you a faster experience, fewer clicks to jump back into your favorite games, and powerful Playtime Controls to help you keep tabs on how much time you and...

    47 EA App alternatives
    EA App screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    EA App Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Achievements Supported
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  Dark Mode
    EA App iconLutris Icon

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  12. GeForce Experience icon
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    GeForce Experience

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    Automatically update NVIDIA drivers, optimize game settings based on hardware with NVIDIA cloud, capture gameplay, livestream with minimal impact, and enjoy Ansel's photography features—all enhancing your gaming experience.

    19 GeForce Experience alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    +2
    GeForce Experience screenshot 3

    GeForce Experience Features

    1.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    2.  In-Game Overlay
    3.  FPS counter
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Share screenshots
    6.  Overclock
    Discontinued

    Nvidia GeForce Experience has been replaced by the new Nvidia App icon Nvidia App

    GeForce Experience iconLutris Icon

    GeForce Experience VS Lutris

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    Comments about GeForce Experience as an Alternative to Lutris
     
    Guest

    Geforce Experience can't handle games by itself.

    Negative comment •Dec 31, 2020
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    Guest

    It was not meant to be as a game launcher

    Negative comment •Dec 18, 2021
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    Guest

    nvidia driver updater and not a frontend for games

    Negative comment •Feb 9, 2020
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    • This alternative is disputed. GeForce Experience is a legitimate Lutris alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • GeForce Experience is Free and ProprietaryLutris is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    36 Pegasus alternatives
    Pegasus screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi

    Pegasus Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Game Launcher
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    Pegasus iconLutris Icon

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