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Heroic Games Launcher

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What it is

Heroic Games Launcher is a free, open-source desktop launcher for installing and playing games from Epic Games Store, GOG and Amazon Prime Gaming. It supports Linux, Windows 10 and 11, and macOS 14 or newer; SteamOS is supported with downloads available through Discover. Users can install, uninstall, update, repair, move and import games, and access the Epic and GOG stores from within the interface. Heroic supports Wine and Proton on Linux and CrossOver on macOS, with custom Wine and Proton versions available for Linux. It can sync game saves with the cloud and accepts games and applications outside Epic and GOG, though automatic updates or save syncing may not be available for those additions. The project says it does not collect personal data, usernames or passwords; optional anonymous analytics are off by default. Linux downloads include Flatpak, AppImage, RPM, DEB and TAR.XZ packages. Heroic is released under the GNU General Public License version 3.0. Its FAQ warns that using Wine or Proton on an unsupported operating system may result in bans, depending on the game.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Heroic is an open-source launcher for installing and playing games from Epic Games Store, GOG, and Amazon Prime Gaming.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com
Privacy
The FAQ says Heroic does not collect personal data, usernames, or passwords; optional anonymous analytics are off by default.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com
Support
The FAQ directs users to the project documentation and Discord for help, and says persistent issues can be reported on GitHub.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com
Cloud saves
Heroic supports syncing game saves with the cloud.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com
Compatibility tools
Heroic supports Wine and Proton on Linux and CrossOver on macOS, and can download custom Wine and Proton versions on Linux.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com
Custom games
Users can add games and applications outside Epic and GOG, though automatic updates and save syncing may not be available for them.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com
Game management
It supports installing, uninstalling, updating, repairing, moving, and importing games.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com
Limits
The FAQ cautions that games using Wine or Proton on an unsupported operating system may result in bans, depending on the game.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com
Linux formats
Linux downloads include Flatpak, AppImage, RPM, DEB, and TAR.XZ packages.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com
Project
The project says Heroic is released under the GNU General Public License version 3.0.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com
Store access
The Epic and GOG stores can be accessed from within Heroic’s interface.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com
Store integrations
Heroic says it integrates with Epic through Legendary, GOG through GOGDL, and Amazon Prime Gaming through Nile, all open-source command-line tools.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com
Supported systems
Heroic supports Linux, Windows 10 and 11, and macOS 14 or newer; SteamOS is supported with downloads available through Discover.Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com

Plans and prices

Heroic Games Launcher Free Free to use · GPLv3 licensed Read 29 Sep 2026 · heroicgameslauncher.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports three game stores.
  • Includes install, repair, move and import tools.
  • Supports cloud save syncing.
  • Available for Linux, Windows and macOS.
  • Free to use under GPLv3.

Limits

  • Custom games may lack automatic updates or save syncing.
  • Wine or Proton on unsupported systems may risk bans.
  • Requires macOS 14 or newer.

Who it suits

Heroic suits players who want one launcher for games from Epic, GOG and Amazon Prime Gaming across Linux, Windows or macOS. It also supports SteamOS and lets users add games outside Epic and GOG, with some update and save-sync limits for those additions.

Verdict

Heroic covers game management across several stores and desktop platforms, with cloud saves and compatibility tools for Linux and macOS. Readers should account for the limits on custom games and the stated risk when using Wine or Proton on unsupported systems.

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