Game Launcher Software

Alternatives to Xbox app for PC

The tools Specifiction weighs against Xbox app for PC, from its list of game launcher software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

01 GameVault
GameVault suits people who want to host and manage a DRM-free game library on their own file server.

From €4.16/mo Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
8.8 Visit Specs
02 LaunchBox
LaunchBox suits people organizing collections that combine PC games and emulated console games.

Free plan Windows · Android · API
8.8 Visit Specs
03 EA app
It suits players using Windows or Mac who want to manage EA games and connect gaming-platform friends.

From $3.33/mo Web · Windows · macOS
8.7 Visit Specs
04 GOG Galaxy
Galaxy suits people who want games and gaming friends from different launchers and platforms gathered in one place.

Free plan Windows · macOS · API · Browser extension
8.7 Visit Specs
05 Minecraft Launcher
It suits PC players who want one place to access Minecraft editions, versions, profiles, and mod support.

Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
8.5 Visit Specs
06 Epic Games Launcher
It suits players who want to install and launch games from an Epic Games Store library, including on supported mobile devices.

Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
8.4 Visit Specs
07 GDLauncher
GDLauncher suits Minecraft players who want separate modded instances, modpack installation, and server management in one launcher.

Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
8.4 Visit Specs
08 itch app
It suits itch.io users who want a desktop library for installing, organizing and updating games or software, including syncing browser-based games for offline play.

Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
8.4 Visit Specs
09 Steam
Steam suits people looking for a place to play, discover, discuss, or create games, as well as developers and publishers distributing games on the service.

Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
8.3 Visit Specs
10 Gameforge Client
Gameforge Client suits players who want to discover and access Gameforge games through one Windows application.

Free plan Windows
8.1 Visit Specs
11 Prism Launcher
It suits Minecraft players who want separate installations with distinct mods, resource packs, and settings.

Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
8.1 Visit Specs
12 GameHub Backlog
GameHub Backlog suits players who want one web-based place to track progress, organize lists, discover games, and monitor prices.

Free plan Web
7.9 Visit Specs
13 Heroic Games Launcher
Heroic suits players who want one launcher for games from Epic, GOG and Amazon Prime Gaming across Linux, Windows or macOS.

Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
7.8 Visit Specs
14 Faugus Launcher
Linux
7.6 Visit Specs
15 Jagex Launcher
It suits players of Jagex’s RuneScape games who want one launcher for installation, client selection, and multiple game instances on Windows or macOS.

Free plan Windows · macOS
7.6 Visit Specs
16 Infrared
Windows · macOS · Linux · API
7.5 Visit Specs
17 Lutris
Lutris suits Linux players managing libraries bought from multiple stores, including users who need emulators or compatibility layers.

Free plan Linux
7.4 Visit Specs
18 Nexon Launcher
It suits players who want one application for downloading and maintaining Nexon games on Windows or macOS.

Free plan Windows · macOS
7.4 Visit Specs
19 Minigalaxy
Free plan Linux
7.1 Visit Specs
20 Playnite
Free plan Windows
7.1 Visit Specs
21 Wargaming.net Game Center
It suits players of eligible Wargaming PC games who want one launcher for installation, updates, account access, and game news.

Free plan Windows · macOS
7.1 Visit Specs
22 Paradox Launcher
Windows · macOS · Linux
6.9 Visit Specs
23 Ubisoft Connect
From $7.99/mo Windows
6.0 Visit Specs

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