# Private and open-source alternatives to Epic Games Launcher

Also covers Epic Games Store.

1. [Bottles](https://privacyratings.com/games/bottles/): B (80/100). Linux app for running Windows software and games through Wine, with isolated environments called bottles, preset configurations for gaming or software, dependency installers and runner management.
2. [Heroic Games Launcher](https://privacyratings.com/games/heroic-games-launcher/): B (80/100). Open source game launcher for Epic Games Store, GOG and Amazon Games on Linux, Windows and macOS. It replaces the official clients but still signs in to the user's store accounts.
3. [Lutris](https://privacyratings.com/games/lutris/): B (80/100). Open source game manager for Linux that installs and launches games from GOG, Steam, Epic and other stores, emulators and Windows games through Wine, using community install scripts from lutris.net.
4. [Playnite](https://privacyratings.com/games/playnite/): B (80/100). Open source game library manager for Windows that imports games from Steam, Epic, GOG, emulators and other launchers into one interface, with metadata downloads, a fullscreen mode and extensions.
5. [itch.io](https://privacyratings.com/games/itch-io/): F (35/100). Desktop app for itch.io, an online marketplace for independent games, used to browse, download, install, update and launch games bought or claimed on the site.
6. [GOG Galaxy](https://privacyratings.com/games/gog-galaxy/): F (0/100). GOG's optional desktop client for installing and updating DRM-free games bought on GOG.com, with cloud saves, achievements and integrations that combine game libraries from other platforms.

Source: https://privacyratings.com/alternatives/epic-games-launcher/