Lutris vs. NVIDIA GeForce NOW: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

Lutris als Linux-Alternative zu NVIDIA GeForce NOW

Aktualisiert am 26. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Lutris is not a direct replacement for NVIDIA GeForce NOW, but it serves a different purpose well. If you want to play locally installed or emulated games on Linux with better organisation and automation, Lutris excels. It doesn’t stream games from the cloud, so you need local storage and compatible versions of games. However, for users wanting to move away from Windows and manage a diverse game library—including Steam, GOG, and retro titles—Lutris is a powerful tool. It’s ideal for those who prefer ownership and offline access over streaming.

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Lizenz: GPL-3.0-or-later
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 0.5.22 (24. Februar 2026)
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Was gleich funktioniert

Both allow launching games from a central interface
Support for a wide range of PC games
Controller input is supported in launched games
Can integrate with Steam and other storefronts
Enable custom launch configurations

Was anders ist

Lutris does not stream games; it manages local installations
No built-in cloud infrastructure or remote servers
Requires game files to be downloaded or owned elsewhere
No cross-device sync of save states like GeForce NOW
No low-latency video streaming capability

Ihre NVIDIA GeForce NOW-Dateien öffnen

Lutris does not support importing or opening GeForce NOW configuration or save files. Game progress in GeForce NOW is typically stored in the cloud and tied to the service, while Lutris relies on local save paths or platform-specific sync (e.g., Steam Cloud). If your games use Steam Cloud or a similar backend, progress may carry over when playing the same game through Lutris via Steam. Otherwise, manual save file migration is required, and compatibility depends on the game and runner used.

Von NVIDIA GeForce NOW zu Lutris wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Install Lutris from your distribution’s repository or Flathub
Set up Wine, Proton, or other runners for Windows game support
Link your Steam, GOG, or Epic accounts through Lutris
Use Lutris installers to add games you already own
Configure controllers and graphics settings per game

Wichtige Funktionen von Lutris

Zentralisierte Bibliothek für Steam, GOG, Epic und Legacy‑Spiele
Unterstützt mehrere Runner (Wine, Proton, native, Emulatoren)
Automatische Installer‑Skripte für tausende Titel
Anpassbare Startoptionen und Umgebungsvariablen
Paketverfügbarkeit für verschiedene Distributionen
Integrierte Spiel‑Metadaten und Screenshots

Lutris unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub net.lutris.Lutris

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install lutris

Debiansudo apt install lutris

Fedorasudo dnf install lutris

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S lutris

openSUSEsudo zypper install lutris

Häufige Fragen

Can Lutris stream games like GeForce NOW?

No, Lutris does not have built-in game streaming. It manages local game installations using Wine, emulators, or native Linux versions. You need to own and download games separately.

Does Lutris support NVIDIA GPUs?

Yes, Lutris works on systems with NVIDIA graphics cards as long as the proprietary drivers are installed. Performance depends on your hardware and game compatibility.

Can I use my GeForce NOW game library in Lutris?

No, GeForce NOW libraries are not transferable. You must own the games on platforms like Steam or GOG for Lutris to install or launch them.

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