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Lutris

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Spec score 7.5 #20 of 40 in Game Library Managers

What it is

Lutris is a free, open-source gaming platform for Linux that brings games from different eras and systems into one client. It connects to Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle, while also integrating with launchers such as Battle.net, EA App, and Ubisoft Connect. Runners provide compatibility layers, emulators, and game-engine reimplementations for games from different platforms. Downloads and installations can be automated and adjusted through user-made scripts. Lutris presents itself as a video game preservation platform and does not sell commercial games; users install titles purchased from other stores. It supports current Linux distributions and recommends up-to-date graphics drivers, Vulkan, and 32-bit OpenGL and Vulkan libraries. For Windows games, it recommends installing Wine through the system package manager. Steam Deck instructions cover installation from Discover in Desktop Mode and creating Steam shortcuts. The project notes that distribution compatibility can cause issues and suggests disabling its runtime when troubleshooting.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Lutris is an open gaming platform for Linux that helps users install and play games from different eras and gaming systems.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Support
Users can ask questions in the Lutris forums or Discord, and the FAQ asks that bug reports stay publicly visible rather than being sent privately.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Automated installs
Game downloads and installations are automated and can be modified through user-made scripts.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Central game library
The client connects to game services including Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle so users can launch games from one place.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Game preservation
Lutris describes itself as a video game preservation platform intended to keep game collections running over time.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Known limitation
Lutris says compatibility across Linux distributions can produce issues and suggests disabling its runtime as a troubleshooting step.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Launcher integrations
Lutris says it integrates with launchers including Battle.net, Epic Games Store, EA App, and Ubisoft Connect.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Linux distribution support
Lutris says it is compatible with any up-to-date Linux system and provides packages for current distributions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Linux requirements
The project recommends up-to-date graphics drivers, Vulkan, and 32-bit OpenGL and Vulkan libraries; it warns users if components are missing.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Not a game store
Lutris does not sell commercial games; it lets users install and play games purchased from other stores.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Open source
The project says Lutris is built only using open source technology.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Runners
Lutris provides runners such as compatibility layers, emulators, and game engine re-implementations to run games from different platforms.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Steam Deck
The download page instructs Steam Deck users to install Lutris from Discover in Desktop Mode and describes creating Steam shortcuts for games.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net
Wine dependency
For Windows games, Lutris recommends installing Wine through the system package manager so required dependencies are present.Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net

Plans and prices

Lutris Free Open source gaming platform · community donations accepted Read 3 Oct 2026 · lutris.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source
  • Central library across multiple game stores
  • Includes emulators and compatibility layers
  • Automated installs can use editable scripts
  • Supports controllers and cloud sync

Limits

  • Does not sell commercial games
  • Requires current graphics and Vulkan components
  • Linux distribution compatibility can cause issues
  • Windows games require Wine setup

Who it suits

Lutris suits Linux players managing libraries bought from multiple stores, including users who need emulators or compatibility layers. Steam Deck users also have documented installation guidance.

Verdict

Lutris centralizes games from several stores and supplies runners for varied systems on Linux. Setup depends on suitable graphics libraries, Wine for Windows titles, and distribution compatibility.

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