Steam vs. Lutris: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

Steam als Linux-Alternative zu Lutris

Aktualisiert am 31. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Steam is not a direct replacement for Lutris if you need to run non-Steam Windows games or manage complex Wine prefixes manually. However, for users whose library consists primarily of Steam titles, Steam with Proton is superior. It handles Proton versions, dependencies, and updates automatically without the overhead of a third-party manager. If you play games from GOG, Humble Bundle, or independent developers, you still need Lutris or Bottles. Steam is the best choice for pure Steam gamers who want a streamlined, integrated experience without extra configuration layers.

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Lizenz: LicenseRef-proprietary
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Aktuelle Version: 1.0.0.87 (26. Juni 2026)
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The main Steam library window

Was gleich funktioniert

Both support running Windows games on Linux via Proton
Both manage game installations and updates automatically
Both allow users to select specific compatibility layer versions
Both integrate with system libraries and drivers for optimal performance

Was anders ist

Steam only manages games purchased through its store, while Lutris supports multiple platforms
Lutris offers extensive scripting capabilities for custom game setups, which Steam lacks
Steam is a proprietary service with a built-in store, whereas Lutris is an open-source manager
Lutris can manage multiple distinct Wine/Proton environments more granularly for non-Steam games
Steam includes social features like chat and community groups that Lutris does not have

Ihre Lutris-Dateien öffnen

Steam does not read or export Lutris configuration files. Your game installations managed by Lutris will remain on your disk, but Steam will not recognize them as part of its library. You will need to reinstall Steam games through the Steam client to have them managed, updated, and synced with SteamCloud. Existing save files from Lutris-managed games may need to be manually copied to the appropriate Steam save locations if you switch to Steam for those titles.

Von Lutris zu Steam wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Identify which games in your Lutris library are available on Steam
Uninstall non-Steam games from Lutris if you no longer need them
Install the Steam client on your Linux system
Log in to your Steam account and let it scan for existing installations
Reinstall any Steam games that were previously managed by Lutris through the Steam interface
Configure Proton settings within Steam for any titles that require specific compatibility layers

Wichtige Funktionen von Steam

Integrierter Spiele-Store mit Sales und Wunschlisten
Automatische Downloads und Updates
SteamCloud für die Synchronisierung von Speicherslots und Screenshots
Unterstützung für native Linux-Spiele und Windows-Spiele über Proton
Freundesliste, Chat und Community-Gruppen
Workshop-Unterstützung für Mods
Steam Input für Controller-Konfiguration
Remote Play für Streaming auf andere Geräte

Steam unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.Steam

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S steam

openSUSEsudo zypper install steam

Häufige Fragen

Can I use Steam to run GOG games?

No, Steam only manages games from its own store. You must use Lutris, Bottles, or PlayOnLinux to run GOG titles on Linux.

Does Steam replace the need for Wine entirely?

For Steam games, yes, because Proton is built-in and managed automatically. For non-Steam Windows games, you still need Wine or a manager like Lutris to handle the installation and configuration.

Will my Steam saves transfer if I move from Lutris to Steam?

SteamCloud will sync saves for games installed via Steam. If you played a Steam game through Lutris, you may need to manually copy save files to the Steam directory, as Lutris does not integrate with SteamCloud.

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