Best game launchers and stores
Apps that buy, install, launch and organise your PC games.
6 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All game launchers and stores
- Alternatives to Lutris
Open-source Linux game manager that installs and launches games from many stores and emulators.
Open sourceLinux - Alternatives to Heroic Games Launcher
Open-source launcher for Epic, GOG and Amazon games on Linux, Windows, macOS and Steam Deck.
Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS - Alternatives to Steam
Valve's PC game store, launcher and community, with the largest catalogue of PC games.
FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android - Alternatives to GOG Galaxy
GOG's optional game client, which can also combine libraries from other platforms.
FreeWindows, macOS - Alternatives to Playnite
Free, open-source game library manager that gathers games from many stores and emulators.
Open sourceWindows - Alternatives to itch.io
Open marketplace for indie games and creative work, with an optional open-source desktop app.
FreeWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
Our picks by need
Best for most people
LutrisBest for a free option
Heroic Games LauncherBest for open source
PlayniteBest for Mac
SteamBest for Windows
GOG GalaxyBest for Linux
itch.ioBest for iPhone and Android
SteamCommon questions
What are the best game launchers and stores?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading game launchers and stores right now are Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher, Steam, GOG Galaxy and Playnite.
Are there free game launchers and stores?
Yes. Lutris (open source), Heroic Games Launcher (open source), Steam (free), GOG Galaxy (free) and Playnite (open source) have a free option, out of 6 free or freemium apps we track.
Which game launchers and stores are open source?
Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher and Playnite.