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BoilR synchronizes games from other platforms into a Steam library for unified launching.
About BoilR
BoilR is an open-source tool that adds games from other launchers and stores to a Steam library, so they can be started from Steam. According to the project, it adds almost all detected games, including image art, through Steam's third-party shortcuts feature, and the stated goal is that users do not need to leave Steam to launch games from other sources. Most users are expected to open BoilR and click Import Games without further configuration.
Support varies by source platform and operating system. The project's table lists, for example, GOG games as unsupported on Windows-only paths and Linux games from Itch.io as supported only on Linux. BoilR is available as a Flatpak through Flathub and as an AUR package, and the Flatpak version has limitations compared with the native version. A 2.0 beta with a new interface, designed for the Steam Deck, is offered separately on Flathub.
Key features
- Imports games from many other platforms into Steam library shortcuts
- Adds game image art to imported shortcuts
- Optionally downloads artwork automatically from SteamGridDB
- Lets users customize art for Steam games
- Backs up shortcuts
- Runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, and Steam Deck
Best for: Steam users with games spread across several launchers who want to start them all from Steam, including Linux and Steam Deck users.
Good for
- Open source, with the code published in a public repository
- Basic setup requires no configuration: click Import Games and restart Steam
- Stated small footprint of about 3 MB on disk and about 30 MB of RAM
Watch out for
- The Flatpak version has limitations compared with the native version
- Platform support differs by operating system; for example, GOG games on Linux require Heroic or MiniGalaxy
- The 2.0 interface is in beta, and users are asked to report problems in the beta as issues
BoilR at a glance
- Website
- github.com/PhilipK/BoilR
- Category
- Gaming › Game Utilities & Launchers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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BoilR FAQ
Do I need an account or key to get cover art?
Optional artwork download from SteamGridDB requires a SteamGridDB API key, which is entered in BoilR's settings.
How can I install BoilR on Linux?
On Linux, including the Steam Deck, BoilR can be installed from Flathub. An AUR package is also listed. The Flatpak version has some limitations compared with the native version.
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