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Lutris
Lutris is a free, open‑source platform that centralises installation and launching of PC and console games on Linux.
- License
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Latest version
- 0.5.22 (February 24, 2026)
- Developer
- Lutris Team
- Installs
- 52,653 (Flathub, 30 days)
What is Lutris?
Lutris started in 2014 as a community effort to bring Windows‑only titles to Linux. It grew by adding support for emulators, compatibility layers and game engines, turning the desktop into a unified game library. The tool is aimed at gamers who want a single place to manage titles from Steam, GOG, Epic, and older systems without switching between different launchers. Compared to Epic Games Launcher or GOG Galaxy, Lutris feels more hands‑on: you configure runners and installers manually, but the result is a single, lightweight interface that works across distributions.
Best for: Gamers who want a single, distro‑agnostic launcher for Windows, console, and legacy games.
Key features of Lutris
- Centralised library for Steam, GOG, Epic, and legacy games
- Supports multiple runners (Wine, Proton, native, emulators)
- Automatic installer scripts for thousands of titles
- Customisable launch options and environment variables
- Cross‑distribution package availability
- Built‑in game metadata and screenshots
Pros
- Free and open source
- Wide compatibility with Windows and console games
- Community‑maintained installer scripts
- No vendor lock‑in
- Cross‑distribution support
Cons
- Requires manual runner configuration for some games
- Learning curve for advanced settings
- Occasional script failures on newer Windows titles
- No built‑in DRM removal tools
Windows programs Lutris replaces
How to install Lutris on Linux
flatpak install flathub net.lutris.Lutrissudo apt install lutrissudo apt install lutrissudo dnf install lutrissudo pacman -S lutrissudo zypper install lutrisTips for Windows users
When moving from Epic or GOG, export your library lists if possible, then add the same titles to Lutris via the "Import" feature. Game files stay where they are; Lutris only adds shortcuts and runner settings. Windows‑specific shortcuts (.lnk) are not used; instead, Lutris creates native launchers. Workflow changes: you’ll set up a runner (Wine/Proton) once per game, then launch from the Lutris menu.
Recent releases
- 0.5.22 —
- Fix type annotations requiring quoting for Python < 3.14 compatibility - Add mypy typing annotations on util/strings.py - Update release targets in PPA CI
- 0.5.21 —
- Add Sniper runtime support — runners can execute inside Valve's Sniper container (Steam Linux Runtime 3.0) - Add ShadPS4 runner - Add Xenia runner - Dolphin-emu runner updated to use AppImage - Add collapsible sidebar sections - Provide a sort for…
- 0.5.20 —
- Fix Ubisoft Connect login - Fix Battle.net source compatibility with newer protobuf versions - Fix GOG installers for scripts using non-Windows runners (engine reimplementations, etc.) - Fix compatibility with Python 3.14 - Fix Proton integration bugs so…
- 0.5.18 —
- Lutris downloads the latest GE-Proton build for Wine if any Wine version is installed - Use dark theme by default - Display cover-art rather than banners by default - Add 'Uncategorized' view to sidebar - Preference options that do not work on Wayland will…
Lutris: frequently asked questions
Does Lutris support Proton?
Yes, Proton is a supported runner; you can choose the Proton version per game in the runner settings.
Can I use Lutris on Ubuntu?
Lutris is available as a .deb package and via the Ubuntu PPA; it works on all recent Ubuntu releases.
Is my game data safe?
Lutris does not modify your game files; it only creates launch shortcuts and sets environment variables.
How do I add a non‑Steam game?
Use the "Add Game" button and select the executable or installer; Lutris will guide you through runner selection.
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