Heroic Games Launcher
Open-source launcher for Epic, GOG and Amazon games on Linux, Windows, macOS and Steam Deck.
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About Heroic Games Launcher
Heroic is an open-source launcher for games you own on the Epic Games Store, GOG and Amazon Prime Gaming. Epic and Amazon don't offer Linux clients and GOG Galaxy has no Linux version, so Heroic fills that gap; it also works on Windows and macOS for people who would rather not run three separate store apps. You sign in to each store, see your combined library, and install, update and launch games from one place. On Linux and macOS it downloads and manages Wine, Proton and Game Porting Toolkit builds for you and picks sensible settings per game. Extras include a download queue, cloud save sync for supported games, custom artwork and a controller-friendly console mode for TVs and the Steam Deck. It's free under the GPLv3, has no ads, and is funded by donations. It doesn't sell games itself, so purchases still happen on each store.
Best for: Linux and Steam Deck players with Epic, GOG or Amazon games who want one native launcher.
Pros and cons
What works
- 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
Why people leave
- 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
Top Heroic Games Launcher alternatives
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Lutris66.5Covers more sources, including Steam, Humble and emulators, with community install scripts for tricky games.
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Steam62.6If most of your games are on Steam, its own client with Proton handles them with less setup.
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GOG Galaxy59.6GOG's official client on Windows and Mac, with rollbacks and a combined library of other platforms.
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Playnite57.2Free MIT-licensed Windows library manager that pulls Epic, GOG, Steam and more into one controller-friendly view.
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Faugus Launcher38.6Minimal launcher for Windows games from any source, not tied to store accounts.
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Heroic Games Launcher: common questions
Is Heroic Games Launcher free?
Yes. Heroic Games Launcher is free, open-source software.
Is Heroic Games Launcher open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher.
What platforms does Heroic Games Launcher run on?
Heroic Games Launcher is available for Linux, Windows and macOS.
What are the best alternatives to Heroic Games Launcher?
The highest-ranked Heroic Games Launcher alternatives right now are Lutris, Steam and GOG Galaxy. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.