Lutris

Free plan Linux

What Lutris is

Lutris is a free, open gaming platform for Linux that helps users install and play games from different eras and systems. Its client connects to services including Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle, bringing games into one library for launching. Runners such as compatibility layers, emulators, and game engine re-implementations help run games from different platforms. Downloads and installations can be automated, and users can modify them through community-made scripts. Lutris also integrates with launchers including Battle.net, EA App, and Ubisoft Connect. It does not sell commercial games; users install and play titles purchased elsewhere. The project describes Lutris as a video game preservation platform built with open-source technology. It supports up-to-date Linux systems and provides packages for current distributions. The project recommends current graphics drivers, Vulkan, and 32-bit OpenGL and Vulkan libraries. For Windows games, it recommends installing Wine through the system package manager. Distribution compatibility can cause issues, and Steam Deck installation instructions direct users to Discover in Desktop Mode.

Who it suits

Lutris suits Linux users who want to organize and launch games from multiple stores, emulators, and other gaming systems. It is also intended for players interested in keeping game collections playable over time.

What it does well

Connects games from several services in one library.
Provides compatibility layers, emulators, and engine re-implementations.
Automates downloads and installations with modifiable scripts.
Free and built using open-source technology.
Supports current Linux distributions.

What to know first

Does not sell commercial games.
Windows games require Wine through the system package manager.
Linux distribution compatibility can cause issues.
Recommended setup includes graphics drivers, Vulkan, and 32-bit libraries.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Lutris	Open source gaming platform · community donations accepted	Free

As lutris.net lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Lutris website and get the package for your current Linux distribution.
Install current graphics drivers, Vulkan, and 32-bit OpenGL and Vulkan libraries as recommended.
For Windows games, install Wine through your system package manager.
Connect the game services and launchers you use.
On Steam Deck, install Lutris from Discover in Desktop Mode.

Verdict

Lutris offers Linux players a central library and runners for games from different stores and systems. It is free, but users need to bring their own purchased games and account for Linux compatibility and setup requirements.

Questions

Is Lutris free?

Yes. Its listed plan is free, and the project accepts community donations.

Which operating system does Lutris support?

Lutris supports Linux systems and provides packages for current distributions.

Does Lutris sell games?

No. It lets users install and play commercial games purchased from other stores.

Which game services and launchers does it connect to?

Its client connects to Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. It also lists integrations with Battle.net, EA App, and Ubisoft Connect.

Is Lutris open source?

The project says Lutris is built only using open source technology.

How do Steam Deck users install Lutris?

The download page directs Steam Deck users to install Lutris from Discover in Desktop Mode.

Facts from Lutris's own pages

Automated installs: Game downloads and installations are automated and can be modified through user-made scripts. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Central game library: The client connects to game services including Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle so users can launch games from one place. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Game preservation: Lutris describes itself as a video game preservation platform intended to keep game collections running over time. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Known limitation: Lutris says compatibility across Linux distributions can produce issues and suggests disabling its runtime as a troubleshooting step. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Launcher integrations: Lutris says it integrates with launchers including Battle.net, Epic Games Store, EA App, and Ubisoft Connect. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Linux distribution support: Lutris says it is compatible with any up-to-date Linux system and provides packages for current distributions. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Linux requirements: The project recommends up-to-date graphics drivers, Vulkan, and 32-bit OpenGL and Vulkan libraries; it warns users if components are missing. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Not a game store: Lutris does not sell commercial games; it lets users install and play games purchased from other stores. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Open source: The project says Lutris is built only using open source technology. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Purpose: Lutris is an open gaming platform for Linux that helps users install and play games from different eras and gaming systems. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Runners: Lutris provides runners such as compatibility layers, emulators, and game engine re-implementations to run games from different platforms. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Steam Deck: The download page instructs Steam Deck users to install Lutris from Discover in Desktop Mode and describes creating Steam shortcuts for games. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Support: Users can ask questions in the Lutris forums or Discord, and the FAQ asks that bug reports stay publicly visible rather than being sent privately. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026
Wine dependency: For Windows games, Lutris recommends installing Wine through the system package manager so required dependencies are present. · lutris.net, 3 Oct 2026