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Faugus Launcher

Lightweight Linux launcher for running Windows games through Proton and UMU-Launcher.

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About Faugus Launcher

Faugus Launcher is a small Linux app for playing Windows games that are not on Steam. You add a game by pointing it at an installer or executable, choose a Proton build, and it runs the game through UMU-Launcher, the tool that lets non-Steam games use Proton with the same game fixes Steam applies. Each game gets its own prefix, and you can toggle common options such as MangoHud, GameMode and DXVK settings, add desktop shortcuts, or create Steam shortcuts. It aims to be simpler than Lutris or Bottles, with one plain list of games instead of store integrations or install scripts. Faugus is free and open source under the MIT licence and is distributed through Flathub and several distribution repositories. Because it leaves installation to you, it does less hand-holding for games that need specific tweaks, and it does not connect to Epic, GOG or other store accounts.

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

Pros and cons

What works

  • 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

Why people leave

  • No store integration for Epic, GOG or Amazon libraries
  • No community install scripts like Lutris offers
  • Linux only

Top Faugus Launcher alternatives

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  1. 1Bottles logo
    Bottles

    Manages Wine prefixes for general Windows software as well as games, with dependency installers.

    59.6
  2. 2Lutris logo
    Lutris

    Adds community install scripts and store integrations for games that need more setup.

    54.5
  3. 3Heroic Games Launcher logo
    Heroic Games Launcher

    Better pick if your games live in Epic, GOG or Amazon accounts and you want them synced.

    52.2

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Faugus Launcher: common questions

Is Faugus Launcher free?

Yes. Faugus Launcher is free, open-source software.

Is Faugus Launcher open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at Faugus/faugus-launcher.

What platforms does Faugus Launcher run on?

Faugus Launcher is available for Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Faugus Launcher?

The highest-ranked Faugus Launcher alternatives right now are Bottles, Lutris and Heroic Games Launcher. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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