An open-source game launcher for Epic Games, GOG, and Amazon Games on Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Heroic Games Launcher is an open-source desktop application that consolidates game libraries from Epic Games, GOG, and Amazon Games into a single interface. It solves the problem of managing multiple proprietary game launchers by providing a unified, privacy-focused alternative with advanced features like cross-platform compatibility tools and cloud save synchronization.
Gamers on Linux, Windows, or macOS who use multiple PC game storefronts and want a unified, open-source launcher with better control over their game library and compatibility options.
Developers choose Heroic for its commitment to open-source principles, multi-store support without vendor lock-in, and robust compatibility features for playing Windows games on non-Windows systems, all wrapped in a customizable, user-friendly interface.
A games launcher for GOG, Amazon and Epic Games for Linux, Windows and macOS.
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Centralizes game libraries from Epic Games, GOG, and Amazon Games in a single interface, reducing dependency on multiple proprietary launchers.
Supports Linux, Windows, and macOS natively, with built-in Wine, Proton, and Crossover integration for running Windows games on non-Windows systems.
Offers install, uninstall, update, repair, move, and import functions with a download queue, as detailed in the README's features list.
Syncs game saves with the cloud and can synchronize installed games with existing Epic Games Store installations, enhancing data portability.
Allows custom themes, user-defined categories, and integrates ProtonDB and Steam Deck compatibility info directly within the launcher.
Only supports Epic, GOG, and Amazon Games currently; support for other stores like IndieGala is planned but not yet implemented, as noted in the README.
The README admits that on non-mainstream Linux distros, users may need to troubleshoot to get it working, and it relies on multiple helper binaries like Legendary and gogdl.
Built with Electron, which can lead to higher memory and CPU usage compared to native applications, potentially impacting performance on lower-end systems.
Anti-cheat for online play is noted to be dependent on the game and platform, with limited reliability on Linux and macOS, which could hinder multiplayer experiences.
Heroic Games Launcher is an open-source alternative to the following products:
Epic Games Launcher is a digital distribution platform for video games developed by Epic Games, used to download and play games like Fortnite.
GOG Galaxy is a digital distribution platform and gaming client developed by GOG.com for purchasing, downloading, and playing video games.