Heroic ou Epic Games Launcher : une bonne alternative sous Linux ?

Heroic, alternative Linux à Epic Games Launcher

Mis à jour le 20 octobre 2026

Notre avis

Heroic is a solid replacement for the Epic Games Launcher if you are comfortable with Wine or Proton. It handles the core tasks: downloading, installing, and launching Epic titles, plus claiming free games. It also supports GOG and Amazon, which the official launcher does not. The main trade-off is that you are not using Epic's native client, so some features like cloud saves may require specific configuration or might not work for every title. It is ideal for Linux users who want a unified library and do not mind managing compatibility layers.

Couverture fonctionnelle85%

Licence: GPL-3.0
Prix: Gratuit
Dernière version: v2.22.4 (15 octobre 2026)
Note: —

Installer Heroic Site officiel ↗

Library

Ce qui fonctionne pareil

Downloads and installs games from the Epic Games Store
Manages a unified game library with metadata
Supports claiming free weekly games
Handles game updates and DLC installation
Provides a queue system for multiple downloads

Ce qui change

Requires Wine or Proton for most Epic games, unlike the native Windows client
Supports GOG and Amazon stores in addition to Epic
Open-source with a different UI layout and feature set
Cloud save synchronization may be less reliable or require manual setup compared to the native client
Does not support native Windows-only features that rely on specific Epic anti-cheat systems

Ouvrir vos fichiers Epic Games Launcher

Heroic does not directly open or export the proprietary Epic Games Launcher database files. Instead, it uses its own backend (Legendary) to manage installations. You can import existing Epic installations by pointing Heroic to the folder where the games are already installed, but you cannot simply drag and drop the Epic launcher's config files into Heroic. The game files themselves (the actual .exe and assets) are compatible because Heroic runs them via Wine/Proton, but the library management data is separate.

Passer de Epic Games Launcher à Heroic, étape par étape

Install Heroic from Flathub or your distribution's package manager
Log in to your Epic Games account within Heroic
Use the 'Import' feature to detect existing Epic game installations on your disk
Configure your preferred Wine or Proton version for each game
Test launching a game to ensure compatibility and anti-cheat status
Set up cloud saves if supported for your specific titles

Fonctionnalités clés de Heroic

Bibliothèque unifiée pour les jeux Epic, GOG et Amazon
Gestionnaire Wine/Proton intégré avec téléchargements automatiques
File d'attente de téléchargement pour plusieurs titres
Importation des installations existantes depuis Epic ou GOG
Synchronisation des sauvegardes cloud pour les boutiques prises en charge
Prise en charge de l'installation/désinstallation des DLC
Recherche de métadonnées de boutique (Metacritic, IGDB, OpenCritic)
Entrées de jeu personnalisées pour les titres hors boutique

Installer Heroic sous Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub com.heroicgameslauncher.hgl

Questions fréquentes

Does Heroic support all Epic Games?

No. Heroic relies on Wine or Proton, so games with kernel-level anti-cheat (like Fortnite or Call of Duty) will not work. Most single-player and multiplayer titles without strict anti-cheat run well.

Can I use Heroic to claim free games?

Yes. Heroic integrates with the Epic Games Store API, allowing you to claim weekly free games directly from the app without opening a browser.

Is cloud save synchronization reliable?

It works for GOG and some Epic titles, but it is not as seamless as the native client. You may need to manually configure save paths or use third-party tools for full sync reliability.