Steam AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Compatibility Layer Tools

The best Compatibility Layer alternative to Steam is Lutris, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Steam and three of them are Compatibility Layer Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Compatibility Layer Tool alternatives to Steam are Heroic Games Launcher and GameHub.

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  1. Lutris icon

    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.

    62 Lutris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Lutris as an Alternative to Steam
    Conner Vieira
    Positive
    5

    Lutris isn't exactly a store, the way Steam is, but it's great for managing large game libraries, and even supports seamless emulation.

    ab1
    Negative
    -2

    Many Installers are broken and users are welcomed to guess which and how... Mix of minefield and junkyard in practice. Just save your time.

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    • Most users think Lutris is a great Steam alternative.

    • Lutris is Free and Open SourceSteam is Free and Proprietary
    • Lutris is LightweightSteam is not according to our users
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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 .

    32 Heroic Games Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
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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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    Comments about GameHub as an Alternative to Steam
    Conner Vieira
    Positive
    0

    It's simple and easy. If you want more control, something like Lutris might be better. However, for a painless and easy experience, GameHub is great.

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    • GameHub is Free and Open SourceSteam is Free and Proprietary
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