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Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher

A games launcher for GOG, Amazon and Epic Games for Linux, Windows and macOS. observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher · homepage · TypeScript · GPL-3.0 (copyleft) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

98/100

  • Activity 99
  • Release rhythm 96
  • Longevity 100
How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: 23.5
  • age_days: 2072
  • days_rel: 24
  • days_push: 8
  • n_releases_24m: 15

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

12070 stars · 665 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

Heroic is an open-source games launcher for Linux, Windows, and macOS that lets users install and play games from the Epic Games Store, GOG, and Amazon Prime Gaming. It is built with Electron, React, and TypeScript, and integrates compatibility tools like Wine, Proton-GE, and CrossOver for running Windows games on Linux and macOS.

Use cases

  • launch epic games store games on linux
  • install gog games without gog galaxy
  • play amazon prime gaming titles on mac
  • run windows games on linux with proton
  • manage game library across multiple stores
  • download and update games on steam deck
  • play epic games on macos with wine

When to choose

  • you want a lightweight, privacy-focused alternative to official store launchers
  • you need to run Windows-only games on Linux or macOS via Wine/Proton
  • you use a Steam Deck and want access to Epic, GOG, or Amazon libraries
  • you want one unified interface for games from multiple storefronts
  • you prefer open-source software with no ads or data collection

When to avoid

  • you only play games from a single store with a native launcher you like
  • you need console or DRM-free subscription services outside Epic/GOG/Amazon
  • you require deep mod-management features built into the launcher
  • you want a launcher for games purchased on Steam or other unsupported stores

Facets

application · maturity active

gui game developer-tools gaming-tools cross-platform privacy windows games-launcher epic-games-store gog amazon-prime-gaming wine proton steam-deck game-library-management open-source-gaming linux macos electron desktop

3 sources

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLaunchermain98

For agents

markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher")

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