Rare Launcher Alternatives

Rare Launcher is described as 'GUI for legendary. An Epic Games Launcher open source alternative' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Rare Launcher for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and Flathub apps. The best Rare Launcher alternative is Steam, which is free. Other great apps like Rare Launcher are GOG.com, itch.io, Lutris and Heroic Games Launcher.

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  1. Steam icon
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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
     
    • Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Rare Launcher.

    • Steam is the most popular free alternative to Rare Launcher.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryRare Launcher is Free and Open Source
  2. GOG.com icon
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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)
     
    • GOG.com is the most popular SaaS alternative to Rare Launcher.

    • GOG.com is Free and ProprietaryRare Launcher is Free and Open Source
    • GOG.com is Privacy focused and LightweightRare Launcher is not according to our users
  3. itch.io icon
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    Indie game marketplace and community platform providing customizable pricing, pay-what-you-want options, game file hosting, stats tracking, and an app managing downloads and updates across Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus support for non-game digital content.

    42 itch.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Epic Games Store
     
    • itch.io is the most popular Open Source alternative to Rare Launcher.

    • itch.io is Free and Open SourceRare Launcher is also Free and Open Source
  4. Lutris icon
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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.

    62 Lutris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
     
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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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
     
  6. Humble Bundle icon
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    Offers digital bundles and a storefront with pay-what-you-want pricing for games, books, and software, featuring DRM-free options, cross-platform support, indie publishing, monthly subscriptions, charity donations, and distribution via download or keys.

    28 Humble Bundle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Humble Bundle is the most popular commercial alternative to Rare Launcher.

    • Humble Bundle is Paid and ProprietaryRare Launcher is Free and Open Source
  7. GOG GALAXY icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Epic Games Store icon
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    The Epic Games Store is a digital platform for computer games that champions developer success by offering an 88% revenue share. With the "Epic First Run" program, developers enjoy 100% revenue for the first six months for exclusive titles, transitioning to the standard split thereafter?

    34 Epic Games Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  9. GameVault icon
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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
     
    • GameVault is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Rare Launcher.

    • GameVault is Free and Open SourceRare Launcher is also Free and Open Source
  10. Battle.net icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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