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Rare vs Legendary: catalog facts
Rare	Legendary
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Graphical interface for the Legendary launcher Runs natively with a PySide6 interface	Installs and launches Epic games without the official launcher Works on Linux, macOS and Windows
Depends on Legendary and an Epic Games account Smaller project than the official launcher	Command line only; use a front end such as Rare for a GUI Requires an Epic Games account
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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