Playnite

Manage game libraries from multiple stores and emulators in one interface with Playnite.

github.com/JosefNemec/Playnite
Playnite homepage screenshot

About Playnite

Playnite is an open source video game library manager and launcher for Windows 10 or 11. It provides one interface for games from third-party libraries such as Steam, Epic, GOG, EA App and Battle.net, along with game emulation support. It is offered as an installer or portable package, stores game library data locally on the PC, and can be extended with plugins, PowerShell scripts and interface themes.

Key features

  • Combine libraries such as Steam, Epic, GOG, EA App, Battle.net
  • Manage emulated games in the same interface
  • Available as installer or portable package
  • Notify automatically when a new version is released
  • Extend with .NET plugins, PowerShell scripts and themes
  • Store game library data locally on PC
Best for: Windows 10 or 11 users who want games from multiple stores and emulators in one local library.
Good for
  • Open source under MIT license
  • Supports multiple third-party libraries and emulation in one interface
  • States library data is stored locally on the PC
Watch out for
  • Requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Account connection process depends on library plugin implementation

Playnite at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Windows
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Good for
Developers
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Playnite FAQ

What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 or 11.
How is library data and account login handled?
Game library data is stored locally on the PC. Account connection depends on the library plugin, but is usually done through official login forms with only session cookies or tokens stored.
How do I install and update Playnite?
Download the latest installer or portable package from the download page. Playnite automatically notifies about a new version upon release.
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