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Heroic Games Launcher

Play Epic & GOG Games on Linux Free — Heroic

Play Epic Games, GOG and Amazon titles from one free launcher — on Windows, macOS and Linux.

v2.22.0
May 2026
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Epic Games, GOG, and Amazon Prime Gaming each ship their own launcher, each demanding its own background process, account sync, and system tray icon. Heroic consolidates all three into a single open-source launcher that works on Windows, macOS, and Linux — including full support for playing Windows games on Linux via Wine and Proton.

For Linux users in particular, Heroic solves a critical problem: the official Epic Games Launcher doesn't run on Linux at all. Heroic uses the Legendary CLI under the hood to authenticate with Epic's API, giving you access to your full library — free games included — without ever opening a browser or running Windows software. GOG games work through GOG's own DRM-free system, and Amazon Prime Gaming titles connect through the Nile downloader.

Day-to-day the experience matches or exceeds the official launchers. Cloud saves sync automatically, controller support works out of the box, and you can configure per-game Wine/Proton versions for compatibility troubleshooting. The settings panel exposes download directories, install locations, and graphics presets without burying them in account menus.

Heroic also supports offline mode — useful when you want to play without an internet connection — and lets you import already-installed games without re-downloading them. Achievement tracking, game info panels, and a dark-mode interface round out the feature set.

GPL-3.0 licensed, actively developed, and available as a native installer or AppImage on Linux, DMG on macOS, and EXE on Windows. No subscription, no upsell, no data collection.

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FAQ

Is Heroic Games Launcher free?+
Yes, Heroic is completely free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. There are no paid tiers, subscriptions, or feature limitations. You still need your existing Epic, GOG, or Amazon Prime Gaming accounts — Heroic just replaces the official launchers.
How to play Epic Games on Linux for free?+
Install Heroic Games Launcher on your Linux system, log in with your Epic Games account, and your full library appears — including all free games you've claimed. Heroic uses Wine or Proton to run Windows games, configurable per-game from the settings panel.
Best free alternative to the Epic Games Launcher?+
Heroic is the best free alternative to the official Epic Games Launcher, especially on Linux where the official client doesn't exist. It gives you full library access, cloud saves, and controller support — without Epic's bloated background processes.
Heroic vs Lutris — which is better for Linux gaming?+
Heroic focuses specifically on Epic, GOG, and Amazon stores with a clean per-store UI. Lutris is broader — it handles any game source including emulators and custom scripts, but requires more manual configuration. Use Heroic for a polished store-specific experience, Lutris when you need maximum flexibility.