Heroic is an Open Source Game Launcher for Linux, Windows (Beta) and MacOS (Limited to Windows games using Wine/Crossover).
Right now it supports launching games from the Epic Games Store using Legendary, a CLI alternative to the Epic Games Launcher.
Heroic is built with Web Technologies like:
TypeScript, React, NodeJS and Electron.
Publisher’s description
What is Heroic?
Heroic by Heroic Games Launcher is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It ranks 22nd by popularity among pc games in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.22.4, released on October 15, 2026. The version history goes back to July 4, 2021: 59 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,479 times. The source code on GitHub (Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher) has 12,489 stars. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “A games launcher for GOG, Amazon and Epic Games for Linux, Windows and macOS.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
In short: Heroic is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Have access to your Epic, GOG and Amazon Games in a intuitive User Interface.
- Add Games outside GOG, Amazon or Epic Games Store native or not. Even Browser apps are supported
- A Download queue to download multiple games at once.
- Install and launch your Windows Games using Wine or Proton. Or Launch your Native GOG Games.
- Cloud Saves support for GOG and Epic Games.
- Import Games installed through the Epic Store or GOG Galaxy.
- Verify and Repair corrupted installations or even move your installation to different folders.
- Integrated Proton/Wine Manager for easy installation of new and updated ones
- Integrated Winetricks
- Support for install and uninstall of Games DLCs
- Access the Epic and GOG store and also Heroic Wiki directly from the App.
- Check Metacritic, IGCB or OpenCritic score for the game.
- And many more features
- For now would be better to use the Built-in Wine Manager to download and install Wine and Proton Versions.
Is Heroic safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A0E26E782CB0D7AFA7BE6469C1D2D5502FC3B559A82F84A7E7DDE934879A6810· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 59 versions ›59 versions over 5 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.22.4Latest | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.22.3 | September 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit Portable |
| 2.22.2 | September 15, 2026 | — | ARM64 PortableARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit Portable64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.22.1 | August 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit PortableARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.22.0 | May 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 Portable64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.20.1 | February 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.19.1 | January 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.18.1 | August 4, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HeroicGamesLauncher.HeroicGamesLauncher -echoco install heroic-games-launcher.install -yHeroic-2.22.4-Setup-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask heroicflatpak install flathub com.heroicgameslauncher.hglInformation
- Publisher
- Heroic Games Launcher
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.22.4
- Released
- October 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 4, 2021
- Versions listed
- 59
- Updates / year
- 11.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5,479
- GitHub stars
- 12,489
- GitHub forks
- 704
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- HeroicGamesLauncher.HeroicGamesLauncher
- Chocolatey package
- heroic-games-launcher.install
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heroic free?
Yes. Heroic is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Heroic safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Heroic with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Heroic be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Heroic run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Heroic?
The versions page lists all 59 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 4, 2021.
Can I use Heroic without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Heroic?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, Playnite and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
