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The best open source alternative to Steam is itch.io. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Steam and 17 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Steam are Lutris, Playnite, Heroic Games Launcher and Game Jolt.

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  1. 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.

    43 itch.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Epic Games Store
     
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  2. Lutris icon
     241 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.

    62 Lutris alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
     
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  3. Playnite icon
     243 likes

    Open-source launcher and manager organizing PC, emulated, and custom games from platforms such as Steam, GOG, Origin, and Uplay under a single customizable interface, supporting metadata, controller mode, plugins, themes, playtime tracking, and multi-language options.

    46 Playnite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  4. 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 .

    33 Heroic Games Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
     
  5. Game Jolt icon
     69 likes

    Experience a vibrant community for gamers and creators, offering challenges, rewards, and a shop for collectibles. Share and sell personal creations, explore anime and fan art, connect in a global cosplay realm, and more.

    24 Game Jolt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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  6. Ascendara icon
     7 likes

    Ascendara simplifies your game management experience by providing a seamless way to discover, organize, and test pre-installed games. No more hassle with extracting, installing, or moving files. The game library is powered by a custom webscraper, currently featuring titles...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Pegasus icon
     29 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.

    50 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  8. Rare Launcher icon
     10 likes

    GUI for legendary. An Epic Games Launcher open source alternative.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  9. ZapStore icon
     8 likes

    It uses nostr to establish identity, linking release artifacts to social profiles validated by the web of trust. This enables secure installs, a new app discoverability layer and developer monetization via zaps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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