Mods & launchers
Best Game Launchers for Managing Libraries in 2026
Game launchers for managing libraries put game collections behind one app or interface. This category includes desktop tools and services that run on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, API, or the web.
- 15 ranked
- 1
ES-DE Frontend
On Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows, ES-DE Frontend brings games from more than 150 systems into one launcher.
- Free
- Windows
- Linux
- Open source
- 2
Steam
Valve operates Steam as a free service for playing, discussing, and making games.
- Free
- Windows
- Linux
- Web
- 3
itch app
The itch app is a desktop client for downloading and running games and software from itch.io.
- Free
- Windows
- Linux
- 4
- 5
- 6
LaunchBox
LaunchBox is a game collection frontend and manager for modern PC titles and emulated console games.
- Free
- Windows
- 7
Heroic Games Launcher
Heroic Games Launcher is a free, open-source app for installing and playing games from Epic Games Store, GOG and Amazon Prime Gaming.
- Free
- Windows
- Linux
- 8
Pegasus Frontend
Pegasus Frontend is a free interface for gathering games from multiple platforms, viewing their information and media, and launching games or emulators.
- Free
- Windows
- Linux
- 9
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Before you pick
Compare the platform you need with the launcher's support. Check whether a free plan or free trial covers your use, then review paid tiers. If you need to read or change code, check the licence and open-source status.
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