Alternatives to Minigalaxy

A simple open-source GOG client for downloading, installing and playing GOG games on Linux. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Minigalaxy.

  • Heroic Games Launcher

    An open-source launcher for Epic, GOG and Amazon Prime games, on Linux, Windows, macOS and the Steam Deck.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    Heroic Games Launcher adds Epic and Amazon Prime libraries alongside GOG, runs on Linux, Windows and macOS, and manages Proton-GE and Wine-GE builds under GPL-3.0.

  • GOG Galaxy

    DRM-free games store and unified library that also pulls in other platforms.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    GOG Galaxy is the official, closed-source GOG client with store browsing and library connectors for other platforms, but it runs on Windows and macOS rather than Linux.

  • Lutris

    A Linux gaming platform that installs the right emulator, Wine build or engine for each game and launches them from one place.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    Lutris brings GOG together with Steam, Epic and Humble libraries on Linux and uses community installer scripts, making it broader and more complex than a GOG-only client.

  • Playnite

    A Windows game library manager that pulls Steam, Epic, GOG, Battle.net, Ubisoft and emulated games into one interface.

    FreeOpen sourceWindows

    Playnite links GOG alongside Steam, Epic, Battle.net and emulated games in one open-source library, but runs only on Windows 10 or 11.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.