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What Heroic Games Launcher is

Heroic Games Launcher is a free, open-source app for installing and playing games from Epic Games Store, GOG and Amazon Prime Gaming. It supports Linux, Windows 10 and 11, and macOS 14 or newer; SteamOS is also supported, with downloads available through Discover. Users can install, uninstall, update, repair, move and import games. Epic and GOG stores are accessible inside the interface. Heroic supports Wine and Proton on Linux and CrossOver on macOS, and Linux users can download custom Wine and Proton versions. It can sync game saves with the cloud, and users can add games and applications outside Epic and GOG, though automatic updates or save syncing may not be available for those additions. The project says it does not collect personal data, usernames or passwords; optional anonymous analytics are off by default. Linux downloads come as Flatpak, AppImage, RPM, DEB and TAR.XZ packages. Heroic is GPLv3 licensed, and its listed plan is free.

Who it suits

Heroic suits players who want one launcher for games from Epic, GOG and Amazon Prime Gaming across supported desktop systems. It also supports users who want to add other games or applications, with some update and save-sync limits.

What it does well

Combines three game-store integrations.
Supports installation, updates, repair, moving and importing.
Supports cloud save syncing.
Optional anonymous analytics are off by default.

What to know first

Supports Windows 10 and 11, not other listed Windows versions.
Custom games may not receive automatic updates or save syncing.
Wine or Proton use on unsupported systems may lead to bans.

Limits

Heroic is free to use, with no free trial. Games and applications added from outside Epic and GOG may not have automatic updates or save syncing; Wine or Proton on unsupported operating systems may result in bans, depending on the game.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Heroic Games Launcher	Free to use · GPLv3 licensed	Free

As heroicgameslauncher.com lists them, read 29 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the Heroic Games Launcher website.
Choose a download for Linux, Windows 10 or 11, macOS 14 or newer, or SteamOS.
On Linux, select an available Flatpak, AppImage, RPM, DEB, or TAR.XZ package.
Install Heroic and access Epic or GOG stores from its interface.
Add games or applications from outside Epic and GOG if needed.

Verdict

Heroic brings several game libraries and management tools into one launcher, with compatibility options for Linux and macOS. Check operating-system support and the warning about running games through Wine or Proton on unsupported systems.

Questions

How much does Heroic Games Launcher cost?

The listed plan is free, and Heroic is free to use.

Which stores does it support?

It supports Epic Games Store, GOG, and Amazon Prime Gaming. Epic and GOG stores can be accessed within the interface.

Which platforms does Heroic support?

It supports Linux, Windows 10 and 11, macOS 14 or newer, and SteamOS. SteamOS downloads are available through Discover.

Is Heroic open source?

Yes. The project is released under the GNU General Public License version 3.0.

Can I add games from outside its supported stores?

Yes. Users can add games and applications outside Epic and GOG, though automatic updates and save syncing may not be available for them.

Does Heroic collect personal data?

Heroic says it does not collect personal data, usernames, or passwords. Optional anonymous analytics are off by default.

Facts from Heroic Games Launcher's own pages

Cloud saves: Heroic supports syncing game saves with the cloud. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026
Compatibility tools: Heroic supports Wine and Proton on Linux and CrossOver on macOS, and can download custom Wine and Proton versions on Linux. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026
Custom games: Users can add games and applications outside Epic and GOG, though automatic updates and save syncing may not be available for them. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026
Game management: It supports installing, uninstalling, updating, repairing, moving, and importing games. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026
Limits: The FAQ cautions that games using Wine or Proton on an unsupported operating system may result in bans, depending on the game. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026
Linux formats: Linux downloads include Flatpak, AppImage, RPM, DEB, and TAR.XZ packages. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026
Privacy: The FAQ says Heroic does not collect personal data, usernames, or passwords; optional anonymous analytics are off by default. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026
Project: The project says Heroic is released under the GNU General Public License version 3.0. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026
Purpose: Heroic is an open-source launcher for installing and playing games from Epic Games Store, GOG, and Amazon Prime Gaming. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026
Store access: The Epic and GOG stores can be accessed from within Heroic’s interface. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026
Store integrations: Heroic says it integrates with Epic through Legendary, GOG through GOGDL, and Amazon Prime Gaming through Nile, all open-source command-line tools. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026
Support: The FAQ directs users to the project documentation and Discord for help, and says persistent issues can be reported on GitHub. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026
Supported systems: Heroic supports Linux, Windows 10 and 11, and macOS 14 or newer; SteamOS is supported with downloads available through Discover. · heroicgameslauncher.com, 29 Sept 2026