LaunchBox AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Game Library Managers

The best Game Library Manager alternative to LaunchBox is Playnite, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to LaunchBox and many of them are Game Library Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Game Library Manager alternatives to LaunchBox are Lutris, Retrom, GameHub and Pegasus.

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  1. Playnite icon

    Playnite

     232 likes

    Video game library manager and launcher with support for 3rd party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin and Uplay, providing one unified interface for your games.

    45 Playnite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Playnite as an Alternative to LaunchBox
    Eyji
    Positive
    1

    Does the same job for free (completely) and uses the Internet Games Datab which I find better

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Launchbox is centered around retrogaming and easy emulators setup, Playnite does not any of that, it's all manual, why bother if you have to do all the setup outside of the app? completely useless at retro gaming

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    whiteblade7777
    Negative
    0

    Launchbox is mostly about setting up emulators for retrogaming, can do game launching yes. Playnite is not an alternative to launchbox since playnite is ONLY a game launcher.

    Playnite icon
    Playnite icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Playnite is a great LaunchBox alternative.

    • Playnite is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Playnite is CustomizableLaunchBox is not according to our users
  2. Lutris icon

    Lutris

     233 likes

    Lutris is an open source gaming platform for GNU/Linux. It allows you to gather and manage (install, configure and launch) all your games acquired from any source, in a single interface.

    62 Lutris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Lutris as an Alternative to LaunchBox
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Launchbox is internally capable of batch imports for supported platforms. Lutris can only batch import from a few sources.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Launchbox is primarily designed for importing libraries of retro game roms and then setting up as a frontend to launch external emulators.

    Lutris is primarily a community driven frontend for managing wine and proton emulation configs for modern windows games.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Lets you collect and run all your games, no matter how you are running them, from one place.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Lutris icon
    Lutris icon

    • Most users think Lutris is a great LaunchBox alternative.

    • Lutris is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lutris is LightweightLaunchBox is not according to our users
  4. Retrom icon

    Retrom

     30 likes

    Centralized game library management service, allowing you to host games on one device and connect multiple clients, supporting cross-platform play and emulation. Easily manage emulator profiles, with web client access for metadata and artwork showcase.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. GameHub icon

    GameHub

     43 likes

    Games library manager. Supports: Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, Humble Trove, Wine and RetroArch.

    47 GameHub alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.
     
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    Comments about GameHub as an Alternative to LaunchBox
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It's focus is on launching native linux games. Doesn't support adding a complete no-intro romset, and it's wine/proton support is dismal

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    GameHub icon
    • GameHub is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Pegasus icon

    Pegasus

     28 likes

    Pegasus is a graphical frontend for browsing your game library (especially retro games) and launching them from one place. It's focusing on customizability, cross platform support (including embedded devices) and high performance.

    49 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
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  7. RetroDECK icon

    RetroDECK

     6 likes

    RetroDECK is a powerful all-in-one retro gaming platform designed for handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck, full Linux desktops, Linux HTPC setups, and Linux-based PC consoles such as the Steam Machine.

    11 RetroDECK alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • SteamOS
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  9. Daijisho icon

    Daijisho

     3 likes

    Daijisho is a retro launcher that let you manage your retro games libraries. Daijisho cares about integrated experience, expansibility, aesthetic and pragmatical usabilities let you focus on games itself.

    11 Daijisho alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Gavilya icon

    Gavilya

     8 likes

    Gavilya is a user-friendly game launcher built using C# .NET 6 and WPF, designed to streamline the gaming experience by consolidating games from various sources into a single, accessible platform. With its intuitive interface and diverse set of features, Gavilya offers gamers a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. RomStation icon

    RomStation

     12 likes

    Simple and all in one emulation with RomStation!

    Features

    • All in one GB, GBC, GBA, NDS, NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Game Gear, Master System, MegaDrive, 32X, Mega-CD, Dreamcast, Neo-Geo, PS1, PS2 and Arcade together in one program.

    • Fast access to games The entire RomSt.

    24 RomStation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Attract-Mode icon

    Attract-Mode

     1 like

    A graphical front-end for command line emulators that hides the underlying operating system and is intended to be controlled with a joystick, gamepad or spin dial. Ideal for use on arcade cabinet setups.

    21 Attract-Mode alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  13. kolektor icon

    kolektor

     5 likes

    All Your Games. One Launcher. Stop switching between Steam, Epic, GOG and more. Kolektor unifies your entire game library.

    28 kolektor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window
     
  14. Antstream Arcade icon

    Antstream Arcade

     5 likes

    Discover a lifetime of gaming, the ultimate retro gaming experience with Antstream Arcade. Dive into a vast collection of over 1300 classic games, with new titles added every week.

    65 Antstream Arcade alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Comments about Antstream Arcade as an Alternative to LaunchBox
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Antstream limits you to their own library of games, not your own.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Antstream Arcade icon
    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
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