Launch Windows games on Linux with umu-launcher, a unified launcher for Windows game compatibility tools.
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24 alternativesFaugus Launcher
Faugus Launcher supports running Windows games on Linux through UMU-Launcher and offers installation guidance.
About Faugus Launcher
Faugus Launcher is an open-source app for running Windows games on Linux using UMU-Launcher. Its repository provides installation guidance and source code under an MIT license. It is listed for Linux use with Python, GTK4, libadwaita, and related dependencies.
You can install it on Arch-based distributions via AUR, on Fedora/Nobara via Copr, on Debian-based distributions via PPA or .deb package, or as a Flatpak from Flathub. You can also build it from source with Meson and Ninja. The pages document default locations for game prefixes, Proton builds, and themes, plus Flatpak permissions for Steam integration.
You can add and edit games, open settings and Proton Manager, and view the library in list, grid, covers, and carousel layouts. Gamepad controls and translation via Weblate are documented. It suits Linux users who are comfortable with terminal commands and managing Proton compatibility tools.
Key features
- Runs Windows games on Linux using UMU-Launcher
- Install via AUR, Copr, PPA, .deb, or Flatpak
- Add and edit game and app entries
- Includes Proton Manager and settings screens
- Library views for list, grid, covers, carousel
Best for: Linux users who run Windows games with UMU-Launcher and Proton and are comfortable using terminal installation commands.
Good for
- Open source under MIT license
- Multiple Linux installation methods documented
- Documents file locations and Flatpak Steam permissions
- Gamepad mapping and translations documented
Watch out for
- Installation uses terminal commands
- Building from source requires many dependencies
- Flatpak Steam integration needs manual permission overrides
Faugus Launcher at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Linux & Mac Gaming
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Faugus Launcher FAQ
What is Faugus Launcher?
It is an open-source app for running Windows games on Linux using UMU-Launcher, with code and installation guidance on GitHub.
How do I install Faugus Launcher?
You can install via AUR on Arch, Copr on Fedora/Nobara, PPA or .deb on Debian-based systems, Flatpak from Flathub, or build from source with Meson and Ninja.
Where does Faugus Launcher store games and Proton versions?
Default prefixes are in ~/Faugus/ and Proton builds are in ~/.local/share/Steam/compatibilitytools.d/.
Is Faugus Launcher open source?
Yes, the repository uses the MIT license and lists Python, GTK4, and related dependencies.
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