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Yamata Launcher

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Free
Windows
Linux

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What it is

Yamata Launcher combines game catalogs, downloads, and libraries from multiple ecosystems in one free, open-source application. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, with integration for SteamOS and Batocera. Users can browse platform and third-party catalogs, then organize downloaded games and custom entries in a central library. Torrent and HTTP downloads are supported, along with listed hosters such as GoFile, MediaFire, VikingFile, Rootz, DataNodes, BuzzHeavier, PixelDrain, and FuckingFast. Providers made for Yamata and providers from Hydra Launcher are compatible. The launcher can start PC games and ROMs, track desktop playtime, extract downloads through its integrated 7z decompressor, and detect executables by known names. GamesDB supplies metadata, while HowLongToBeat provides estimated playtime. Emulator, controller, and metadata-editing support are listed. Account cookies can be encrypted in secure storage. The maker says users are responsible for acquiring content.

Good, and not so good

Free under the MIT License
Supports four listed operating systems
Central library for multiple sources
Torrent and HTTP downloads
Launches PC games and ROMs

Users must obtain content themselves
Playtime tracking is desktop-focused
Requires compatible download providers
Metadata comes from listed services

Who it suits

It suits players managing libraries across stores, third-party catalogs, emulators, and custom entries. Its platform range also fits users moving between desktop, Android, SteamOS, and Batocera setups.

Yamata Launcher is designed for consolidating games from multiple ecosystems, with broad platform support and integrated download handling. Its open-source licensing and emulator features complement a library workflow where users supply their own content.

Plans

FreeOpen source · MIT LicenseFree

As yamata-launcher.gregoryc.dev lists them, read 4 Oct 2026.

Data plate

Price: Free to use
Free plan: Yes
Free trial: Not stated
Runs on: Android, Linux, macOS, Windows
Open source: No
Website: yamata-launcher.gregoryc.dev
Catalogs and sources: Users can browse catalogs from multiple platforms and third-party sources through one interface.
Content responsibility: The maker says Yamata Launcher does not distribute copyrighted content and that users are responsible for acquiring and using such content.
Cookie security: The repository says account cookies can be configured in the app and that a secure storage package encrypts them.
Download support: The launcher supports Torrent and HTTP downloads and lists GoFile, MediaFire, VikingFile, Rootz, DataNodes, BuzzHeavier, PixelDrain, and FuckingFast as supported file hosters.
Extraction and detection: It automatically extracts downloaded content with an integrated 7z decompressor and detects game executables using a database of known names.
Game library: Users can organize games from catalogs and manually added custom entries in a centralized library.
Hydra compatibility: It supports download providers designed for Yamata and is compatible with providers from Hydra Launcher.
Launching and tracking: The launcher can launch PC games and ROMs, and automatically tracks playtime per game on desktop platforms.
Checked: 4 Oct 2026

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