13 best Game 13 best Game Launcher libraries in 2024

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The game Launcher library is provided by default, and all the games use this library for communication, operation, and configuration.


They are a collection of libraries that can be used by any game engine or game project. The goal of the Game Launcher libraries is to make it easy for developers to add functionality that works across all platforms and devices. Game Launcher libraries are the most popular among Linux gamers because they are easy to use and have a great selection of games. They also have support for many different types of gaming libraries like Steam, GOG Galaxy, uPlay, and Uplay. Lutris can be used to install games from multiple sources. It supports games that use Wine or DOSBox in addition to native Linux games. It also has support for downloading DLCs and mods for games, as well as installing them automatically after the main game is installed. The interface is simple enough that anyone can use it without any problems. Playnite supports installing games from multiple sources in addition to managing your game library by adding screenshots, tracking achievements, and more. A few of the most popular open source Game Launcher libraries for developers.

lutris  

  • Lutris is a free and open-source gaming platform for Linux.  
  • It provides an interface to manage and install games.  
  • Lutris allows you to organize and manage your game library in one place.  


lutrisby lutris

Python doticonstar image 6589 doticonVersion:v0.5.13doticon
License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

Lutris desktop client in Python / PyGObject

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            lutrisby lutris

            Python doticon star image 6589 doticonVersion:v0.5.13doticon License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

            Lutris desktop client in Python / PyGObject
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                      Playnite  

                      • Playnite is a free and open-source video game library launcher with support.  
                      • It provides a unified interface for managing, organizing, and launching games.  
                      • Playnite acts as a launcher for games enabling users to start their games from the Playnite.  


                      Playniteby JosefNemec

                      C# doticonstar image 6286 doticonVersion:10.17doticon
                      License: Permissive (MIT)

                      Video game library manager with support for wide range of 3rd party libraries and game emulation support, providing one unified interface for your games.

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                                Playniteby JosefNemec

                                C# doticon star image 6286 doticonVersion:10.17doticon License: Permissive (MIT)

                                Video game library manager with support for wide range of 3rd party libraries and game emulation support, providing one unified interface for your games.
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                                          legendary  

                                          • Legendary is a command-line interface (CLI) alternative to the Epic Games Store client.  
                                          • Legendary can be used in scripts or automated workflows to streamline installation.  
                                          • Legendary relies on your Epic Games account to access and download the games you own on the epic games.  


                                          legendaryby derrod

                                          Python doticonstar image 3967 doticonVersion:0.20.32doticon
                                          License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                          Legendary - A free and open-source replacement for the Epic Games Launcher

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                                                    legendaryby derrod

                                                    Python doticon star image 3967 doticonVersion:0.20.32doticon License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                    Legendary - A free and open-source replacement for the Epic Games Launcher
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                                                              HeroicGamesLauncher  

                                                              • HeroicGamesLauncher is a TypeScript library used in Gaming, Game Engine applications.  
                                                              • Heroic is an Open-Source Game Launcher for Linux, Windows, and MacOS.  
                                                              • HeroicGamesLauncher has no bugs, it has no vulnerabilities.  


                                                              HeroicGamesLauncherby Heroic-Games-Launcher

                                                              TypeScript doticonstar image 5456 doticonVersion:v2.8.0doticon
                                                              License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                              A Native GOG and Epic Games Launcher for Linux, Windows and Mac.

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                                                                        HeroicGamesLauncherby Heroic-Games-Launcher

                                                                        TypeScript doticon star image 5456 doticonVersion:v2.8.0doticon License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                                        A Native GOG and Epic Games Launcher for Linux, Windows and Mac.
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                                                                                  Launchpad  

                                                                                  • Launchpad.net is a web-based platform developed and maintained by Canonical Ltd.  
                                                                                  • It serves as a hosting and collaboration platform for open-source software projects.  
                                                                                  • Launchpad provides features of code hosting bug tracking, blueprints, translations, and more.  


                                                                                  Launchpadby Nihlus

                                                                                  C# doticonstar image 433 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon
                                                                                  License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                                                  An open-source game launcher for your games

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                                                                                            Launchpadby Nihlus

                                                                                            C# doticon star image 433 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                                                            An open-source game launcher for your games
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                                                                                                      CDDA-Game-Launcher  

                                                                                                      • CDDA-Game-Launcher is a Python library used in Gaming, Game Engine applications.  
                                                                                                      • CDDA-Game-Launcher has no bugs, it has no vulnerabilities.  
                                                                                                      • CDDA-Game-Launcher is licensed under the MIT License.  


                                                                                                      Python doticonstar image 412 doticonVersion:v1.5.6doticon
                                                                                                      License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                                                                      A Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead launcher with additional features

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                                                                                                                CDDA-Game-Launcherby remyroy

                                                                                                                Python doticon star image 412 doticonVersion:v1.5.6doticon License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                                                                                A Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead launcher with additional features
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                                                                                                                          steamgriddb-manager  

                                                                                                                          • Steam Grid Images are images associated with games on the Steam platform.  
                                                                                                                          • They are used for various purposes, including displaying in Steam Library in the grid.  
                                                                                                                          • SteamGridDB Manager finds games from launchers on your system and imports them.  


                                                                                                                          steamgriddb-managerby SteamGridDB

                                                                                                                          JavaScript doticonstar image 291 doticonVersion:v0.4.2doticon
                                                                                                                          License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                                                                                          Automatically find games from launchers on your system and import them into your Steam library with a click of a button.

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                                                                                                                                    steamgriddb-managerby SteamGridDB

                                                                                                                                    JavaScript doticon star image 291 doticonVersion:v0.4.2doticon License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                                                                                                    Automatically find games from launchers on your system and import them into your Steam library with a click of a button.
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                                                                                                                                              Rare  

                                                                                                                                              • Rare is a Python library used in Apps, Desktop Applications, and Electron applications.  
                                                                                                                                              • Rare has no bugs, It has no vulnerabilities.  
                                                                                                                                              • You can install 'pip install Rare' or download it from GitHub or PyPI.  


                                                                                                                                              Rareby Dummerle

                                                                                                                                              Python doticonstar image 452 doticonVersion:1.10.3doticon
                                                                                                                                              License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                                                                                                              GUI for legendary. An Epic Games Launcher open source alternative

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                                                                                                                                                        Rareby Dummerle

                                                                                                                                                        Python doticon star image 452 doticonVersion:1.10.3doticon License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                                                                                                                        GUI for legendary. An Epic Games Launcher open source alternative
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                                                                                                                                                                  nostlan  

                                                                                                                                                                  • nostlan is a JavaScript library used in Utilities and Emulator applications.  
                                                                                                                                                                  • Nostlan is like the part of Netflix where you choose a movie to watch but for your game libraries.  
                                                                                                                                                                  • It identifies your games and downloads high-quality box art for them.  


                                                                                                                                                                  nostlanby quinton-ashley

                                                                                                                                                                  JavaScript doticonstar image 356 doticonVersion:2.1doticon
                                                                                                                                                                  License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                                                                                                                                  Nostlan is a game launcher for emulators!

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                                                                                                                                                                            nostlanby quinton-ashley

                                                                                                                                                                            JavaScript doticon star image 356 doticonVersion:2.1doticon License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                                                                                                                                            Nostlan is a game launcher for emulators!
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                                                                                                                                                                                      Client  

                                                                                                                                                                                      • The client is a C++ library used in Gaming and video Game applications.  
                                                                                                                                                                                      • A client has no bugs, It has no vulnerabilities.  
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Those are official repos for the Project Ascension client interface.  


                                                                                                                                                                                      Clientby Proj-Ascension

                                                                                                                                                                                      C++ doticonstar image 225 doticonVersion:projectascension-build-1.0.34doticon
                                                                                                                                                                                      License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Client repository for Project Ascension, an open source game launcher.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                Clientby Proj-Ascension

                                                                                                                                                                                                C++ doticon star image 225 doticonVersion:projectascension-build-1.0.34doticon License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                                                                                                                                                                Client repository for Project Ascension, an open source game launcher.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          plugin.program.iagl  

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • plugin.program.iagl is a Python library used in Media and Media Player applications.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Plugin.program.iagl has no bugs, It has no vulnerabilities.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Plugin.program.iagl licensed under the GPL-3.0 License. This license is Strong Copyleft.  


                                                                                                                                                                                                          plugin.program.iaglby zach-morris

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Python doticonstar image 288 doticonVersion:3.0.9doticon
                                                                                                                                                                                                          License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Internet Archive Game Launcher (IAGL) will launch Games from the Internet using Kodi

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    plugin.program.iaglby zach-morris

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Python doticon star image 288 doticonVersion:3.0.9doticon License: Strong Copyleft (GPL-3.0)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The Internet Archive Game Launcher (IAGL) will launch Games from the Internet using Kodi
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Gw2_Launchbuddy  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gw2_Launchbuddy is a C# library.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gw2_Launchbuddy has no bugs, it has no vulnerabilities.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • It has a Permissive License, and it has low support.  


                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Gw2_Launchbuddyby TheCheatsrichter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              C# doticonstar image 184 doticonVersion:3.2.5doticon
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Custom launcher generator for the video game Guild Wars 2.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Gw2_Launchbuddyby TheCheatsrichter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        C# doticon star image 184 doticonVersion:3.2.5doticon License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Custom launcher generator for the video game Guild Wars 2.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  TerasologyLauncher  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • TerasologyLauncher is a Java library used in Gaming, Game Engines, Electron, and JavaFX.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Terasology Launcher is the official launcher for the open-source game Terasology.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • It provides easy access to the different game versions and build types.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  TerasologyLauncherby MovingBlocks

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Java doticonstar image 151 doticonVersion:v4.7.0doticon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  License: Permissive (Apache-2.0)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Terasology Launcher is the official launcher for the open source game Terasology.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            TerasologyLauncherby MovingBlocks

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Terasology Launcher is the official launcher for the open source game Terasology.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      FAQ  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. What is a Game Launcher Library?  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A game launcher library is a set of tools, APIs, or components that help the development of game launchers. These launchers are often use to manage and launch games and handle updates.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Why Use a Game Launcher Library?  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Game launcher libraries simplify the development process by offering pre-built components. It has common tasks, such as updating games, managing configurations, and handling authentication. They can save developers time and effort.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Which Platforms Do Game Launcher Libraries Support?  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Game launcher libraries may support various platforms. It includes Windows, macOS, Linux, and sometimes consoles or mobile devices. The supported platforms depend on the specific library.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. How Does the Game Launcher Library Handle Game Updates?  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The library may provide mechanisms for checking for updates. It has downloading, applying patches, and notifying users of new versions.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5. Is the Game Launcher Library Compatible with Specific Game Engines?  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The libraries are designed to work with certain game engines. They are more generic and can be used with any engine.  


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