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Lutris vs Steam: catalog facts
Lutris	Steam
Free Free and open source, funded by donations.	Freemium The client is free; games and other content are bought individually.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Community installer scripts handle the fiddly per-game configuration for you Steam, Epic, GOG and Humble libraries all appear in one client	Native client for Windows, macOS and Linux Large store with free and paid games
Linux only Installer scripts are community-maintained, so some are stale or broken	Requires a Steam account Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed 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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