Heroic Games Launcher is available on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It provides a simple, customizable interface to manage game installations, updates, and compatibility settings.
It's especially popular among Linux and Steam Deck users for playing Windows-only games.
How does Heroic Games Launcher run Windows games on Linux or macOS?
Heroic Games Launcher uses Wine as a compatibility layer to run Windows-based games from the Epic Games Store and GOG on Linux and macOS. When you launch a game through Heroic, it wraps the game's executable in a Wine environment, which mimics a Windows system so the game can run natively on your OS without needing Windows installed.
Do I need to download Wine separately to run games first?
No, you don't need to install Wine system-wide before using Heroic. The launcher includes a built-in Wine Manager that lets you download and manage specific versions of Wine, Proton, or Wine-GE directly from the app. This means each game can use its own Wine version without affecting your system. However, on macOS, you may need to install some extra dependencies like XQuartz, and Heroic will guide you if anything is missing.
Do I need to install Epic Games or GOG Galaxy first?
No, Heroic does not require the official launchers to work. It accesses your library directly using API integration.
Can I install and play all Epic/GOG games?
Most games work, but some may have compatibility issues due to DRM or Wine/Proton limitations. Online multiplayer and anti-cheat protections may not work on Linux.
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