heroic
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Description:
Game launcher
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.19.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @HeroicLauncher  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: launcher gaming epic-games gog wine cross-platform
Install: brew install --cask heroic
About:
Heroic Games Launcher is an open-source game launcher that provides a native interface for managing and playing games from GOG and Epic Games Store on Linux, macOS, and Windows. It simplifies the process of installing, updating, and launching games from these platforms by handling compatibility layers like Wine and Proton automatically. Its main value proposition is offering a unified, privacy-focused, and cross-platform experience without the bloat of official clients.
Key Features:
  • Native support for GOG and Epic Games Store libraries
  • Built-in Wine and Proton manager for seamless game compatibility
  • Support for Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • Custom Wine/Proton versions per game
  • Cloud saves synchronization
Use Cases:
  • Playing Windows games on Linux without manual configuration
  • Managing a game library from multiple storefronts in one place
  • Using GOG on macOS where no official client exists
Alternatives:
  • Lutris – Lutris is more powerful and script-based for advanced users, while Heroic offers a more polished and user-friendly interface specifically for GOG and Epic.
  • Steam – Steam is a primary store and launcher, whereas Heroic focuses on aggregating games from other stores.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 27, 2026 12:09pm 2.19.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 3d6bcd49
Jan 26, 2026 7:24pm 2.19.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 542fcfa7
Sep 15, 2025 12:17pm 2.18.1 0 VERSION_BUMP fde6a025
Aug 4, 2025 4:02pm 2.18.1 0 VERSION_BUMP bf41ac9a
Aug 11, 2024 9:38pm 2.15.1 0 VERSION_BUMP ee3775da
Aug 11, 2024 6:40pm 2.15.0 0 VERSION_BUMP e6959991