Heroic Games Launcher

by Heroic project · Gaming

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Open-source launcher for Epic, GOG and Amazon games, great on Linux.

Official download from heroicgameslauncher.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens heroicgameslauncher.com, Heroic project's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Heroic Games Launcher?

Heroic lets you play your Epic, GOG and Amazon Prime Gaming libraries from one open-source launcher, using Wine or Proton on Linux and the Steam Deck.

Key features

  • Epic, GOG and Amazon libraries
  • Wine and Proton on Linux
  • Cloud save sync
  • Steam Deck friendly

Best for

  • Linux and Steam Deck gamers
  • Epic games without the Epic launcher
  • Combining stores

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Heroic Games Launcher

  1. 1Open the official Heroic Games Launcher download page on heroicgameslauncher.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id HeroicGamesLauncher.HeroicGamesLauncher -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask heroic

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub com.heroicgameslauncher.hgl

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Heroic Games Launcher safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on heroicgameslauncher.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

Heroic Games Launcher questions

Where can I download Heroic Games Launcher safely?

Download Heroic Games Launcher only from Heroic project's official site at heroicgameslauncher.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Heroic Games Launcher free?

Yes. Heroic Games Launcher is open-source software and free to use.

Does Heroic Games Launcher work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Heroic Games Launcher is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Heroic project's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Heroic Games Launcher from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id HeroicGamesLauncher.HeroicGamesLauncher -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask heroic); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub com.heroicgameslauncher.hgl). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Heroic Games Launcher?

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