Mythic AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like Mythic

Mythic is described as 'An open-source Epic Games Launcher alternative and normal game launcher for macOS written in Swift. We started this project to create a GUI frontend for Legendary and to play Windows games using game porting toolkit by Apple' and is a compatibility layer tool in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Mythic for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Wine, Windows and Flathub apps. The best Mythic alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mythic are Lutris, RetroArch, Proton and PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac.

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An open-source Epic Games Launcher alternative and normal game launcher for macOS written in Swift. We started this project to create a GUI frontend for Legendary and to play Windows games using game porting toolkit by Apple.

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Mythic alternatives page was last updated Sep 2, 2024
  1. Wine icon
     703 likes

    An advanced, free open-source tool enabling Windows applications to run on Linux and other systems without emulation. It offers configuration options, supports diverse operating systems, and benefits from continuous updates and robust community support to enhance Windows app compatibility.

    41 Wine alternatives
    Wine screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Compatibility Layer
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Ad-free
    Wine iconMythic Icon

    Wine VS Mythic

    Is Wine a good alternative to Mythic?
     
    • Wine is the most popular Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Mythic.

    • Wine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mythic.

    • Wine is Free and Open SourceMythic is also Free and Open Source
    • Wine is LightweightMythic is not according to our users
  2. Lutris icon
     203 likes

    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.

    50 Lutris alternatives
    Lutris screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Custom Scripts
    3.  Multi System Emulator
    4.  Compatibility Layer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    Lutris iconMythic Icon

    Lutris VS Mythic

    Is Lutris a good alternative to Mythic?
     
    • Lutris is the most popular Web-based alternative to Mythic.

    • Lutris is Free and Open SourceMythic is also Free and Open Source
    • Lutris is LightweightMythic is not according to our users
  3. RetroArch icon
     279 likes

    RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

    151 RetroArch alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • OpenPandora
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    RetroArch Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Modular System
    6.  Gameboy emulation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Variety
    9.  Rewind button
    10.  Portable
    RetroArch iconMythic Icon

    RetroArch VS Mythic

    Is RetroArch a good alternative to Mythic?
     
    • RetroArch is the most popular Windows, iPhone & iPad alternative to Mythic.

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceMythic is also Free and Open Source
  4. Proton icon
     99 likes

    Proton is a tool for use with the Steam client which allows games which are exclusive to Windows to run on Linux kernel operating system. It uses Wine to facilitate this.

    39 Proton alternatives
    Proton screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Steam

    Proton Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Run Windows Games
    3.  Compatibility Layer
    4.  Emulation
    Proton iconMythic Icon

    Proton VS Mythic

    Is Proton a good alternative to Mythic?
     
  5. PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac icon
     241 likes

    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.

    42 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives
    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Run Windows Games
    3.  Ad-free
    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac iconMythic Icon

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac VS Mythic

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  6. Bottles icon
     35 likes

    Bottles is an application designed for elementary OS (but works on all GNU/Linux distributions), which helps in managing wineprefix.

    37 Bottles alternatives
    Bottles screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Compatibility Layer
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Native GUI
    Bottles iconMythic Icon

    Bottles VS Mythic

    Is Bottles a good alternative to Mythic?
     
  7. Whisky icon
     17 likes

    Whisky provides a clean and easy to use graphical wrapper for Wine built in native SwiftUI. You can make and manage bottles, install and run Windows apps and games, and unlock the full potential of your Mac with no technical knowledge required.

    31 Whisky alternatives
    Whisky screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine
    • Homebrew

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Run Windows software
    Whisky iconMythic Icon

    Whisky VS Mythic

    Is Whisky a good alternative to Mythic?
     
  8. GameHub icon
     38 likes

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

    37 GameHub alternatives
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak

    GameHub Features

    1. Steam icon  Import from Steam
    2. GOG.com icon  Import from GoG
    3.  Multi System Emulator
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Proton support for linux
    7.  Gameboy emulation
    8.  Flatpak
    GameHub iconMythic Icon

    GameHub VS Mythic

    Is GameHub a good alternative to Mythic?
     
  9. CrossOver icon
     71 likes

    CrossOver allows you to install many popular Windows applications and games on your Intel OS X Mac or Linux computer.

    40 CrossOver alternatives
    CrossOver screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS

    CrossOver Features

    1.  Compatibility Layer
    2.  Run Windows software
    CrossOver iconMythic Icon

    CrossOver VS Mythic

    Is CrossOver a good alternative to Mythic?
     
    • CrossOver is the most popular commercial alternative to Mythic.

    • CrossOver is Paid and ProprietaryMythic is Free and Open Source
  10. Pegasus icon
     26 likes

    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.

    37 Pegasus alternatives
    Pegasus screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi

    Pegasus Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Game Launcher
    Pegasus iconMythic Icon

    Pegasus VS Mythic

    Is Pegasus a good alternative to Mythic?
     
  11. Antstream Arcade icon
     5 likes

    Discover a lifetime of gaming, the ultimate retro gaming experience with Antstream Arcade. Dive into a vast collection of over 1300 classic games, with new titles added every week.

    54 Antstream Arcade alternatives
    Antstream Arcade screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Antstream Arcade Features

    1.  Online Gaming
    Antstream Arcade iconMythic Icon

    Antstream Arcade VS Mythic

    Is Antstream Arcade a good alternative to Mythic?
     
  12. Windows Subsystem for Linux icon
     16 likes

    The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a new Windows 10 feature that enables you to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows, alongside your traditional Windows desktop and modern store apps.

    32 Windows Subsystem for Linux alternatives
    Windows Subsystem for Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Linux on Windows
    Windows Subsystem for Linux iconMythic Icon

    Windows Subsystem for Linux VS Mythic

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