Rare is a graphical interface for Legendary, a command line alternative to Epic Games launcher, based on PyQt5
Publisher’s description
What is Rare?
Rare is an open-source pc game program for Windows from UNKNOWN. It ranks 43rd by popularity among pc games in this catalogue. It is written in Python. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.12.0, released on December 9, 2025. 27 versions are listed since December 4, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 10,149 times. The source code on GitHub (RareDevs/Rare) has 940 stars. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “Rare is an open source alternative for Epic Games Launcher, using Legendary.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 6.7 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Rare is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Tries to be as lightweight as we can make it while still offering a feature-full experience
- Supports all major platforms (Windows, Linux, Mac)
- Gets out of your way when you don't need it, allowing you to enjoy your games
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Is Rare 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:
F562DFCDA60746B71B130D51417BF04DEEFB24D320E053BFA78A71944D7E3F13· 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 27 versions ›27 versions over 4 years · about 6.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.12.0Latest | December 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.11.3 | January 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.11.2 | January 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.10.11 | December 25, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.10.7 | December 10, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.10.6 | December 7, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.10.5 | December 4, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.10.3 | June 11, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Dummerle.Rare -echoco install rare -ymsiexec /i Rare-1.12.0.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {CE03E98C-F198-41AD-A73B-1C407E0EDB39} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.dummerle.rareInformation
- Publisher
- UNKNOWN
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/RareDevs/Rare
- Written in
- Python
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.12.0
- Released
- December 9, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- December 4, 2021
- Versions listed
- 27
- Updates / year
- 6.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 10,149
- GitHub stars
- 940
- GitHub forks
- 42
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Dummerle.Rare
- Chocolatey package
- rare
- MSI product code
- {CE03E98C-F198-41AD-A73B-1C407E0EDB39}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rare free?
Yes. Rare is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Rare 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 Rare 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 Rare be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Rare run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Rare?
The versions page lists all 27 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 4, 2021.
Can I use Rare without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Rare?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, PPSSPP and ScummVM. The alternatives page compares them.
