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Lutris

Open-source Linux game manager that installs and launches games from many stores and emulators.

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About Lutris

Lutris is an open-source game manager for Linux that tries to put every game you own in one library, whatever it needs to run. It connects to Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store and Humble Bundle, and uses community-written install scripts to set up Windows games under Wine, older titles in DOSBox or ScummVM, and console games through emulators, downloading the right runner versions for you. Once installed, each game has its own settings for the Wine version, DXVK and other tweaks. The scripts are the big draw for hard-to-run or abandoned games, though their quality varies because anyone can submit one. Lutris is free under the GPLv3, funded through donations, and runs only on Linux. Its interface is plainer than Heroic's, and the Epic and GOG integrations occasionally break when the stores change.

Best for: Linux gamers with a mixed library of store, retro and hard-to-run Windows games.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Community install scripts handle many tricky Windows and retro games
  • One library across Steam, GOG, Epic, Humble and emulators
  • Per-game control over Wine, DXVK and other runners
  • Free and open source

Why people leave

  • Linux only
  • Install scripts vary in quality and can go stale
  • Interface feels dated and has more settings than casual players need

Top Lutris alternatives

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  1. 1Heroic Games Launcher logo
    Heroic Games Launcher

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

    66.5
  2. 2Steam logo
    Steam

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

    59.6
  3. 3Bottles logo
    Bottles

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

    52.2
  4. 4PortProton logo
    PortProton

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

    38.6
  5. 5Faugus Launcher logo
    Faugus Launcher

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

    38.6

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Lutris: common questions

Is Lutris free?

Yes. Lutris is free, open-source software.

Is Lutris open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at lutris/lutris.

What platforms does Lutris run on?

Lutris is available for Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Lutris?

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

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