Linux Game Helper

Spec sheet

Purpose

Linux Game Helper runs Windows trainers and other .exe tools inside the same Proton or Wine prefix as Steam or Lutris games.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository page identifies the project license as BSD-3-Clause.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Dependencies

The README describes it as lightweight, with no external dependencies beyond Python 3 and zenity.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Game context

The launch hook captures the game’s Proton or Wine executable path, prefix location, and environment variables.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Game support

It works with Steam Proton, Lutris Proton, and Lutris Wine.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Interface

It provides GUI dialogs through zenity, falls back to terminal prompts if zenity is unavailable, and can add an application-menu entry.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

License and contributions

The repository lists a BSD-3-Clause license and welcomes contributions through pull requests.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Limit

It is for Windows executables in Wine or Proton prefixes and does not support native Linux games.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Lutris integration

For Lutris games, the README instructs users to set `linuxgh init` as the command prefix and configure a SteamAppId environment variable for game identification.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Multiple games

When multiple games are running, it automatically selects the first detected game; the README suggests closing other games or using the CLI to specify an App ID.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Native games

The README says Linux Game Helper does not support native Linux games because it is intended for Windows executables in Wine or Proton prefixes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Other executables

Its OtherExe option lets users browse for and run an .exe without saving its path.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Privileges

The README says normal usage does not require root.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Requirements

It requires Linux, Python 3, Steam and/or Lutris, and a Proton or Wine environment; zenity is optional for GUI dialogs.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security guidance

The README warns that third-party trainers may trigger anti-cheat, contain malware, or violate game terms of service.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Steam integration

Steam games are configured by adding `linuxgh init %command%` to the game's launch options.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supported game runners

It works with Steam Proton, Lutris Proton, and Lutris Wine.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Trainer management

It saves one trainer path per game and can launch that trainer again without browsing for it.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Usage limits

When multiple games are running, it automatically selects the first detected game; the README suggests using the CLI to target a game by App ID.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Usage privilege

The README says normal usage does not require root.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Game Trainers#24 of 306.9