Playnite alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Playnite: windows only, and store clients still need to be installed to download and launch games. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Playnite, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GOG Galaxy currently ranks first.
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Best Playnite alternative for most people
GOG GalaxyGOG's own client also merges libraries from other stores, and runs on Mac as well as Windows.
Best Playnite alternative for a free option
Heroic Games LauncherOpen-source launcher for Epic, GOG and Amazon games that also runs on Linux and the Steam Deck.
Best Playnite alternative for open source
LutrisLinux counterpart that manages Steam, Epic, GOG and emulated games in one place.
Best Playnite alternative for Mac
SteamIts Big Picture mode can launch non-Steam games added as shortcuts, if most of your library is on Steam already.
Best Playnite alternative for Windows
GOG GalaxyGOG's own client also merges libraries from other stores, and runs on Mac as well as Windows.
Best Playnite alternative for Linux
Heroic Games LauncherOpen-source launcher for Epic, GOG and Amazon games that also runs on Linux and the Steam Deck.
Best Playnite alternative for iPhone and Android
SteamIts Big Picture mode can launch non-Steam games added as shortcuts, if most of your library is on Steam already.
Playnite alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Playnite?
GOG Galaxy ranks first right now. GOG's own client also merges libraries from other stores, and runs on Mac as well as Windows. Heroic Games Launcher and Lutris follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Playnite?
Yes. GOG Galaxy (free), Heroic Games Launcher (open source), Lutris (open source) and Steam (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Playnite?
Yes: Heroic Games Launcher and Lutris.
Which Playnite alternatives work on Linux?
Heroic Games Launcher, Lutris and Steam run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Playnite?
The complaints we hear most: windows only; store clients still need to be installed to download and launch games; library integrations rely on add-ons that can break when stores change.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Playnite, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.