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RomM is a free, self-hosted app for scanning, enriching, browsing, and playing a ROM collection.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Game Launchers in 2026
Game launchers collect and open games from a desktop, mobile device or web browser. Entries can cover stores, libraries or front ends, so check what type of games and platforms an item handles. Check an item's platform details for Android support before choosing it for a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Compare Windows, Linux, macOS, web and iOS coverage, plus pricing, free access, trials and licence details.
29.0
Albion Online Launcher provides access to Albion Online, a free-to-play sandbox MMORPG set in a medieval fantasy world.
Free planAndroidiOSAPI
39.0
ES-DE Frontend is a game library interface for browsing and launching games across multiple platforms, as well as running locally installed games and applications.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidLinuxmacOS
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Steam
Steam is an online destination for playing, discussing, and creating games.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.5Free plan - 5
RetroArch
RetroArch is a free, open-source frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players, using a unified settings system.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux8.5Free plan - 6
GameEx
GameEx is an arcade and emulator front end for MAME, GameBase, Daphne, PC games, and command-line emulators, with HTPC features as well.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows8.5$17 one-time - 7
Rocksmith+
Rocksmith+ is a music-learning service for guitar, bass, and piano.
Free planAndroidiOSWindows8.5From $139.99 a year - 8
LaunchBox
LaunchBox is a game collection frontend and manager for modern PC games and emulated console games.
Free planAndroidAPIWindows8.4$30 one-time - 9
Minecraft Launcher
Minecraft Launcher is a free PC hub for bringing Minecraft games together, downloading versions, managing profiles, and accessing multiplayer servers and mod support.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS8.3Free plan - 10
Battle.net
Battle.net is a free game launcher and companion app for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Free planAndroidiOSAPImacOS8.2Free plan - 11
Attract-Mode
Attract-Mode is a graphical frontend for command-line emulators such as MAME, MESS, and Nestopia.
Free planOpen sourceAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted8.1Free plan - 12
Prism Launcher
Prism Launcher is a free, open-source Minecraft launcher for creating and managing separate game installations.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.7Free plan - 13
itch app
The itch app is a free desktop client for downloading and running games and software from itch.io.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.7Free plan - 14
7.6Free plan - 15
Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming streams games to supported devices, including Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, handhelds, Steam Deck, phones and…
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.6 - 16
GOG Galaxy
GOG GALAXY brings game libraries and friends from multiple gaming platforms together in one app for Windows and macOS.
Free planAPIExtensionmacOSWindows7.5Free plan - 17
EA app
The EA app is Electronic Arts’ platform for playing games on Windows and Mac, and EA says it replaced Origin on those systems.
WebmacOSWindows7.5From $39.99 a year - 18
Epic Games Launcher
Epic Games Launcher is a free app for installing and launching games in an Epic Games Store library.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.3Free plan - 19
Pegasus Frontend
Pegasus Frontend is a free interface for collecting games from different platforms, viewing game information and media, and launching games or emulators.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows7.2Free plan - 20
GameVault
GameVault is a self-hostable platform for browsing and playing DRM-free games stored on a file server.
WebAPILinuxmacOS7.2From €49.90 a year - 21
Yamata Launcher
Yamata Launcher brings game catalogs, downloads, and libraries from multiple ecosystems into one application.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 22
GDLauncher
GDLauncher is a free Minecraft launcher for installing and managing separate game instances on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 23
RetroFE
RetroFE is a free, open-source front end for displaying, selecting, and launching games, videos, and programs, commonly for game emulation.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 24
Bezel
Bezel is a retro game launcher and library organizer for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with an optional AI companion called Bezelie.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.9Free plan - 25
Gaseous
Gaseous Server is a free, open-source project for managing ROMs and game titles, with basic in-browser emulation.
Free planWebLinuxSelf-hostedWindows6.9Free plan
Choosing well
Check Android support
Android availability differs by launcher. Confirm that the specific app supports Android and check whether it also offers a web version or desktop build before installing.
Match your devices
Platforms represented in this category include Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, web and iOS. Choose a launcher whose published platform list matches the devices you use.
Review free access
A free plan is available from items in this category, and a free trial is available from items in this category. Read the pricing note to see whether access is described as free or freemium.
Check the licence
Open-source code is available from items in this category. If you need to read or change the code, check the item's licence and project details before choosing it.
Look for current details
Compare documentation, platform information and freshness when deciding between launchers. Published details help you judge whether an entry fits your setup now.
Questions people ask
Do game launchers work on Android?
Android support varies by item. Check the platform details for the launcher you are considering before installing it on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO device.
Are free game launchers available?
Yes. Items in this category offer free plans, and pricing notes identify entries described as free or freemium.
Can I try a launcher before paying?
A free trial is offered by items in this category. Check the individual listing for its current access terms.
Which desktop systems are covered?
The category includes launchers for Windows, Linux and macOS. Confirm the specific item's platform list for compatibility.
Are any game launchers open source?
Open-source code is offered by items in this category. Review the item's licence if code access matters to you.