Good Questions
Straight answers about how Gamekins handles your library, accounts and platforms.
What exactly is Gamekins?
A desktop launcher that brings your supported Epic Games, Steam, GOG, and local games into one library. Organize collections, manage supported Epic downloads, and launch into your next game from one place.
Where can I download Gamekins?
Windows is available from Microsoft Store. The download page also has the macOS universal DMG and Linux AppImage and deb early releases, with version details and checksums.
Do I need to buy my games again?
No. Gamekins helps organize games you already own. Games and licenses come from their respective stores. Online libraries require the corresponding provider account, and Steam and GOG features rely on their official clients.
Is it safe to sign in?
You sign in on the provider’s own page, so Gamekins never sees your password. It only receives a login token, which is encrypted with your operating system’s keychain.
What’s different about the Microsoft Store edition?
It keeps library and launcher tools, while opening third-party catalogs and purchases in your browser. Unclassified catalog media and native chat are disabled. Provider content and family controls remain with the provider. A standard Windows x64 desktop is required; S mode is unsupported.
Does every game work on every platform?
Compatibility depends on the game, operating system, provider, and required clients. Linux currently focuses on Steam handoffs and native local games. An Epic compatibility runner is not bundled; GOG on Linux uses manual downloads and local-game import.
Is it really open source?
Yes. Gamekins is MIT licensed. You can read the code, build it yourself, report an issue, or contribute on GitHub. This version does not include games, cloud saves, achievements, or native Steam and GOG downloads.
Is Gamekins affiliated with Epic, Valve or GOG?
No. Gamekins is independent. Epic Games, Steam and GOG are trademarks of their respective owners.
Bring Your Games Home
Gamekins is free and open source. Get it from Microsoft Store for Windows, or download the early macOS and Linux releases.
# prefer to build it yourself?
$ pnpm install --frozen-lockfile
$ pnpm dev