A TUI-based registry for DRM-free, Wine, and Steam games on Linux, accessible through a rofi launch menu.
Eidolon is a Rust-based command-line tool that consolidates DRM-free, Wine, and Steam games into a single unified registry on Linux. It provides a TUI-based interface and integrates with rofi to offer a simple, fast, and lightweight menu for launching and managing games across multiple platforms.
Linux gamers and developers who use multiple gaming platforms (like Steam, Lutris Wine, and itch.io) and want a unified, minimalistic tool to manage and launch all their games from a single interface.
Developers choose Eidolon for its simplicity, speed, and lightweight design, offering a no-bloat alternative to managing games across separate launchers. Its seamless integration with rofi and automated updates from Steam, Lutris, and itch.io provide a streamlined, customizable gaming experience.
Provides a single TUI-based registry for drm-free, wine and steam games on linux, accessed through a rofi launch menu.
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Combines DRM-free, Wine, and Steam games into a single searchable list, eliminating the need to switch between multiple launchers for management.
Uses rofi for a fast, customizable menu interface, allowing quick game launches with themes and dmenu compatibility as configured in the default JSON settings.
Built in Rust, it offers minimal resource usage and quick performance compared to heavier GUI-based launchers, aligning with its philosophy of simplicity.
Updates the registry automatically with installed games from Steam, Lutris Wine, and itch.io via the 'update' subcommand, streamlining game discovery.
Specifically designed for Linux, so it's not suitable for users on other operating systems, limiting its audience and utility in mixed environments.
Requires rofi to be installed and configured externally; if missing or misconfigured, the menu interface fails, adding setup complexity.
The README admits only three config options exist (menu_command, steam_dirs, prefix_command), restricting advanced customization compared to more flexible launchers.