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This Python program downloads packages needed to run games according to the user's Linux distribution.
About LibreGaming
LibreGaming is a Python program that downloads packages needed to run games based on the user's Linux distribution. It can install Steam, Wine-Staging and Gamemode with a basic option, add Lutris, MangoHud and GOverlay with a full option, and install Athenaeum, itch.io, Heroic and Steam Tinker Launch with separate options. It offers a command-line tool and a Qt AppImage interface.
It was tested on Ubuntu, Arch Linux, Fedora and openSUSE Tumbleweed and should work on their derivatives. Use requires Linux with Python 3, git and pipx, pre-installed graphics drivers, and extra repository setup on Fedora, openSUSE Tumbleweed and Arch Linux.
Key features
- Installs Steam, Wine-Staging and Gamemode with basic command
- Installs Lutris, MangoHud and GOverlay with full command
- Installs Athenaeum, itch.io, Heroic and Steam Tinker Launch separately
- Provides Qt AppImage graphical interface via releases page
- Supports Ubuntu, Arch, Fedora and openSUSE Tumbleweed derivatives
- Accepts lower-case libregaming as alternative to LibreGaming command
Best for: Linux users on supported distributions who want to install gaming packages from one tool.
Good for
- Covers Ubuntu, Arch Linux, Fedora and openSUSE Tumbleweed plus derivatives
- Provides both command-line options and a Qt AppImage interface
- Open source Python program installable via pipx or git clone
Watch out for
- Requires graphics drivers to be installed separately beforehand
- Requires enabling extra repositories on Fedora, openSUSE Tumbleweed and Arch Linux
- Some packages need AUR on Arch; Steam Tinker Launch is Arch-only
LibreGaming at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Linux & Mac Gaming
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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LibreGaming FAQ
Which Linux distributions are supported?
Ubuntu, Arch Linux, Fedora and openSUSE Tumbleweed, including derivatives such as Linux Mint and Pop_OS!.
What is needed before running LibreGaming?
Python 3, git and pipx, pre-installed graphics drivers, plus extra repository setup on Fedora, openSUSE Tumbleweed and Arch Linux.
How do I install basic versus all gaming packages?
Use sudo libregaming -b for Steam, Wine-Staging and Gamemode, and sudo libregaming -g to include Lutris, MangoHud and GOverlay.
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