Lutris alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Lutris: linux only, and install scripts vary in quality and can go stale. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Lutris, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Heroic Games Launcher currently ranks first.
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Best Lutris alternative for most people
Heroic Games LauncherFriendlier interface for Epic, GOG and Amazon games, with Wine and Proton managed for you.
Best Lutris alternative for a free option
SteamFor a Steam-heavy library, Steam's own Proton is the least effort and works well on most games.
Best Lutris alternative for open source
BottlesBetter for Windows apps as well as games, with each kept in its own snapshot-able environment.
Best Lutris alternative for Mac
Heroic Games LauncherFriendlier interface for Epic, GOG and Amazon games, with Wine and Proton managed for you.
Best Lutris alternative for Windows
Heroic Games LauncherFriendlier interface for Epic, GOG and Amazon games, with Wine and Proton managed for you.
Best Lutris alternative for Linux
PortProtonProton-based launcher with one-click installs of Windows game stores and bundled performance tools.
Best Lutris alternative for iPhone and Android
SteamFor a Steam-heavy library, Steam's own Proton is the least effort and works well on most games.
Lutris alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Lutris?
Heroic Games Launcher ranks first right now. Friendlier interface for Epic, GOG and Amazon games, with Wine and Proton managed for you. Steam and Bottles follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Lutris?
Yes. Heroic Games Launcher (open source), Steam (free), Bottles (open source) and PortProton (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Lutris?
Yes: Heroic Games Launcher, Bottles, PortProton and Faugus Launcher.
Which Lutris alternatives work on Linux?
Heroic Games Launcher, Steam, Bottles, PortProton and Faugus Launcher run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Lutris?
The complaints we hear most: linux only; install scripts vary in quality and can go stale; interface feels dated and has more settings than casual players need.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Lutris, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.