Playnite Alternatives

Playnite is described as 'Open-source game library manager unifying PC and emulated titles from platforms including Steam, GOG, and Origin with customizable plugins and themes' and is a very popular game library manager in the games category. There are more than 50 games similar to Playnite for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best Playnite alternative is GOG GALAXY, which is free. Other Playnite like games are Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher, Retrom and Tonkatsu Box.

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Playnite alternatives are mainly Game Library Managers, but if you're looking for Game Stores or Game Emulators you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Playnite.
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  1. Open source game launcher and overlay designed for controller-native navigation, featuring input remapping to keyboard and mouse, user-driven customization, Godot 4 engine foundation, game library management, and open extendable platform suitable for all users.

    15 Open Gamepad UI alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  2. NinoGames icon
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    NinoGames is a free, open-source PC game downloader built with Electron. It lets you search, download, and manage free PC games from multiple sources — all from a clean desktop app.

    18 NinoGames alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Welcome to Terminal Launch, the tool for gamers who value speed, efficiency, and simplicity over flashy interfaces. Created in 2019 as a simple DOS command to find games, Terminal Launch operates seamlessly within terminal and DOS environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Gameyfin icon
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    • Automatically scans your game library folder and downloads additional metadata from IGDB

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. A simple, TV-friendly, gamepad-navigable frontend for the Lutris game launcher on Linux. This application provides a "10-foot UI" designed for couch gaming, allowing you to browse and launch your Lutris library entirely with a gamepad.

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    • Linux
     
  6. vangogh icon
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    vangogh helps you create and manage a personal, DRM-free library of your GOG game collection. It works alongside theo to simplify downloading, installing and playing games on your devices.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Windows
     
  7. GG App icon
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    Not sure what to play next? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Discover new games, keep track of the ones you want to play, and connect with friends.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  8. The goal of the Science Game Center is to demonstrate to teachers, scientists, museums, and parents the myriad ways games can be used to improve education in math and science.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. A fast and efficient Proton prefix runner and manager, using umu as its backend for Steam-like compatibility with non-Steam applications.

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    • Linux
     
  10. Open-source interface combining PC game launchers, auto-scanning libraries, secure sandboxed play, movie and TV streaming, advanced download and mod managers, real-time resource telemetry, custom themes, hardware mapping, and a privacy-focused environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Track your games, wishlists, and subscriptions across PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Switch all in one place. Save money. Play smarter.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. GameNode icon
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    GameNode is the perfect platform to manage your game collection virtually. Update your backlog, rate the titles you've played, and add the most anticipated releases to your wishlist. Connect with friends, follow their activities, and keep track of everyone's latest...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
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