steam-online-fix-launcher

Steam Online Fix Launcher (SOFL) is a tool for easily launching and organizing online-fix games on Linux.

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About steam-online-fix-launcher

Steam Online Fix Launcher (SOFL) is an open source launcher for Linux that helps users start and organize games with online-fix support. It acts as a game library manager, collecting games from several sources in one place and handling some common launch problems for online games. The project has entered maintenance mode and will not receive new features or major updates. The author recommends the successor project, Arachnel, for ongoing development.

Key features

  • Library management that gathers games from multiple sources in one place
  • Import of games from Steam, Heroic, Lutris, Bottles, Itch, Legendary, and RetroArch
  • Automatic cover downloads from SteamGridDB
  • Game information and ratings from IGDB
  • Compatibility information and community reviews from ProtonDB
  • Automatic fixes for typical launch problems with online games
Best for: Linux users who already play online-fix games and want one launcher to manage them, with the understanding that the project is no longer actively developed.
Good for
  • Open source under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Imports game libraries from several Linux and gaming sources
  • Available as a Flatpak package
Watch out for
  • No longer actively maintained and will not receive new features or major updates
  • The author directs users to Arachnel, a separate project, for future development

steam-online-fix-launcher at a glance

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

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steam-online-fix-launcher FAQ

Is SOFL still in development?
No. The project has entered maintenance mode and will no longer receive new features or major updates. The author recommends the Arachnel project instead.
How is SOFL installed?
The recommended method is a Flatpak package. The project's readme provides a command that downloads the latest release and installs it for the current user with flatpak.
What setup does SOFL require after installation?
The basic setup involves specifying the directory that contains your online-fix games, selecting a Proton version, and enabling the gaming platforms you want to import from.
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