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Lutris alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Heroic Games Launcher logoHeroic Games LauncherOpen sourceYesLinux, Windows, macOS5 of 566.5
2Bottles logoBottlesOpen sourceYesLinux4 of 452.2
3PortProton logoPortProtonOpen sourceYesLinux4 of 438.6
4Faugus Launcher logoFaugus LauncherOpen sourceYesLinux3 of 338.6
  1. Heroic Games Launcher logo

    1. Heroic Games LauncherTop pick

    Best for: Linux and Steam Deck players with Epic, GOG or Amazon games who want one native launcher

    Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lutris

    Friendlier interface for Epic, GOG and Amazon games, with Wine and Proton managed for you.

    Pros

    • One library for Epic, GOG and Amazon games, even on Linux
    • Downloads and manages Wine and Proton builds for Windows games
    • Console mode works well on the Steam Deck and TVs
    • Free, open source and ad-free

    Cons

    • Relies on unofficial store integrations that can break when stores change
    • Doesn't cover Steam, Ubisoft or EA libraries
    • Some store services, like Epic achievements or online features, may not work
    Visit Heroic Games Launcher Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Heroic Games Launcher a good Lutris alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Stores
    Epic, GOG, Amazon Prime Gaming
    Checked Oct 25, 2026heroicgameslauncher.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck
    Checked Oct 25, 2026heroicgameslauncher.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Wine manager
    Built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026heroicgameslauncher.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Analytics
    Anonymous, off by default
    Checked Oct 25, 2026heroicgameslauncher.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Bottles logo

    2. Bottles

    Best for: Linux users who need a few Windows apps or games and want each kept in its own tidy environment

    Open sourceLinux

    52.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lutris

    Better for Windows apps as well as games, with each kept in its own snapshot-able environment.

    Pros

    • Separate environments keep one program's tweaks from breaking another
    • Gaming preset sets up DXVK and other common fixes automatically
    • Snapshots let you roll a bottle back after a bad change
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Linux only
    • The Flatpak sandbox can block file and drive access until you grant permissions
    • Programs with anti-cheat or strict DRM often still won't run
    Visit Bottles Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bottles a good Lutris alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Purpose
    Windows software and games on Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Environments
    Separate Windows prefixes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.usebottles.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Runners
    Wine-based compatibility layers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.usebottles.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. PortProton logo

    3. PortProton

    Best for: Linux gamers who want Windows games and launchers running with minimal Wine setup

    Open sourceLinux

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lutris

    Proton-based launcher with one-click installs of Windows game stores and bundled performance tools.

    Pros

    • One-click install of popular Windows game launchers
    • Bundles MangoHud, vkBasalt and Proton GE
    • Packages for many distributions plus Flathub
    • Community database of game compatibility reports

    Cons

    • Community and forum are mostly in Russian
    • Less known outside Russian-speaking users than Lutris or Bottles
    • Linux only
    Visit PortProton Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is PortProton a good Lutris alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git.linux-gaming.ru(opens source in a new tab)
    Based on
    Proton and Proton GE
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git.linux-gaming.ru(opens source in a new tab)
    Launcher auto-install
    Epic Games, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect and more
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git.linux-gaming.ru(opens source in a new tab)
    Flathub
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git.linux-gaming.ru(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Faugus Launcher logo

    4. Faugus Launcher

    Best for: Linux gamers who want a minimal way to run non-Steam Windows games with Proton

    Open sourceLinux

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lutris

    Simpler Proton launcher using UMU-Launcher, for people who don't need install scripts.

    Pros

    • Uses UMU-Launcher so non-Steam games get Proton's game fixes
    • Simple single-list interface with per-game prefixes
    • Free, MIT-licensed and available on Flathub

    Cons

    • No store integration for Epic, GOG or Amazon libraries
    • No community install scripts like Lutris offers
    • Linux only
    Visit Faugus Launcher Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Faugus Launcher a good Lutris alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Runs games with
    UMU-Launcher
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Development
    Active (updated Oct 2026)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Lutris alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Heroic Games Launcher logo

Best Lutris alternative for most people

Heroic Games Launcher

Friendlier interface for Epic, GOG and Amazon games, with Wine and Proton managed for you.

Steam logo

Best Lutris alternative for a free option

Steam

For a Steam-heavy library, Steam's own Proton is the least effort and works well on most games.

Bottles logo

Best Lutris alternative for open source

Bottles

Better for Windows apps as well as games, with each kept in its own snapshot-able environment.

Heroic Games Launcher logo

Best Lutris alternative for Mac

Heroic Games Launcher

Friendlier interface for Epic, GOG and Amazon games, with Wine and Proton managed for you.

Heroic Games Launcher logo

Best Lutris alternative for Windows

Heroic Games Launcher

Friendlier interface for Epic, GOG and Amazon games, with Wine and Proton managed for you.

PortProton logo

Best Lutris alternative for Linux

PortProton

Proton-based launcher with one-click installs of Windows game stores and bundled performance tools.

Steam logo

Best Lutris alternative for iPhone and Android

Steam

For 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.