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Lutris vs Rare: catalog facts
Lutris	Rare
Free Free and open source, funded by donations.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Community installer scripts handle the fiddly per-game configuration for you Steam, Epic, GOG and Humble libraries all appear in one client	Graphical interface for the Legendary launcher Runs natively with a PySide6 interface
Linux only Installer scripts are community-maintained, so some are stale or broken	Depends on Legendary and an Epic Games account Smaller project than the official launcher
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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