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umu-launcher vs Faugus Launcher: catalog facts
umu-launcher	Faugus Launcher
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download and use.
Linux, Command line	Linux
Runs Proton outside Steam Uses the same runtime environment as Steam's Proton	Simple interface for launching Windows games on Linux Uses UMU-Launcher to run games
Command-line only, no graphical interface Linux only	Linux only Relies on UMU-Launcher and Proton for compatibility, so some games may not run
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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