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LaunchBox

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  • Free
  • Windows
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What it is

LaunchBox is a game collection frontend and manager for modern PC titles and emulated console games. It imports Steam and GOG libraries, ROM files, and MS-DOS games, then gathers box art, metadata, fan art, screenshots, and logos from its Games Database. Collections can be filtered by genre, platform, ESRB rating, developer, or publisher, with custom status and source fields. The Windows app supports Windows 10 and newer, and its portable design lets you move it by copying the folder to another computer. Android uses the same database, media, and portable XML data; Windows collections can be exported there. Android is free for collections of 100 games or fewer. Premium adds themes, Big Box mode, gamepad automation, startup and pause screens, and display customization. Windows Premium starts with the Regular license at 30.00 USD once, including a year of free updates. Bundle and Lifetime options are also listed.

Good, and not so good

  • Imports Steam, GOG, ROM, and MS-DOS games
  • Downloads artwork and metadata
  • Filters by platform, genre, rating, developer, publisher
  • Portable Windows installation
  • Android collection support
  • Android is free only up to 100 games
  • Premium features require a paid license
  • Windows support starts at Windows 10
  • Free updates last one year on Regular and Bundle

Who it suits

LaunchBox suits players organizing PC, console-emulated, ROM, and DOS libraries in one interface. It also fits users who want Windows and Android collection data or premium presentation features.

LaunchBox offers broad importing, metadata organization, and portable collection management. The free tier covers core use, while premium licenses add presentation and controller-focused features.

Plans

  • Starter (Windows)Core experience · import and play all games · free foreverFree
  • StarterFree forever · Core experience · Import and play gamesFree
  • Regular (Windows)Own it forever; includes a year of free updates · All Premium features · license lasts forever · one year of free updates$30 once
  • RegularOwn forever; updates for one year · All premium features · Permanent license$30 once
  • Windows and Android bundleOwn both licenses forever; one year of updates · Premium features for Windows and Android$35 once
  • Bundle (Windows and Android)Own both licenses forever; includes a year of free updates to both apps · All Premium features for Windows and Android · both licenses last…$35 once
  • LifetimeOwn forever; updates forever · All premium features · Lifetime updates$75 once
  • Lifetime (Windows)Own it forever; updates for life · All Premium features · license lasts forever · lifetime updates$75 once

As launchbox-app.com lists them, read 30 Sept 2026.