Lutris
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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Features
Properties
- Lightweight
Features
- Game Launcher
- Custom Scripts
- Multi System Emulator
- Compatibility Layer
- Ad-free
- Dark Mode
- Two-factor Authentication
- No registration required
Lutris News & Activities
Recent News
- Fla published news article about Lutris
Lutris v0.5.20 sets Proton-GE via umu by default, adds new sourcesLutris v0.5.20 makes Proton-GE via umu the default for launching games, with automatic updates mana...
- POX published news article about Lutris
Lutris 0.5.19 brings enhanced Proton integration and other enhancements for Linux gamersLutris has launched version 0.5.19 of its game manager for Linux, introducing several significant u...
- POX published news article about Lutris
Lutris game manager 0.5.18 brings default dark mode and improved GOG & Itch.io integrationLutris, the open-source gaming platform, has released version 0.5.18, introducing a host of new fea...
Recent activities
dimchkin added Lutris as alternative to PortProton
Shadoww23 added Lutris as alternative to Sifter Games- geierua liked Lutris
- NA0341 liked Lutris
POX added Lutris as alternative to Argosy Launcher- AlternativeOfTheUsername liked Lutris
- Sectond reviewed Lutris
This developer has political messaging on its profile picture on fosstodon (https://fosstodon.org/@lutris), an open source project should be neutral, not a space for personal beliefs.
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What is Lutris?
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.
Features
- Manage your Linux games, Windows games, emulated console games and browser games
- Launch your Steam and Desura games
- Community-written installers to ease up your games' installation
- More than 20 emulators installed automatically or in a single click, providing support for most gaming systems from the late 70's to the present day
- Download and play libre and freeware games
Lutris information
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Lutris Licensing
Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.Rating
Average rating of 4.4Alternatives
69 alternatives listedNews
6 news article related to LutrisSupported Languages
- English
Comments and Reviews
Game and app installation is more refined than PlayOnLinux and Lutris offers a comprehensive launch experience for other apps like emulators.
AI controversy..
Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/lutris-now-being-built-with-claude-ai-developer-decides-to-hide-it-after-backlash/
This developer has political messaging on its profile picture on fosstodon (https://fosstodon.org/@lutris), an open source project should be neutral, not a space for personal beliefs.
It's lovely, that all games from consoles, Windows, DOS, Amiga etc. are easily playable without hassle of selecting and tinkering with libraries and emulators. Only the games database could be open-source as well.
Steam sources ran with Steam...
Steam sources ran with Steam...
Worse version or Steam and Proton but with more hassle and headaches. They had good idea but implemented it in a terrible way. Devs don't see problem with anything...