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Is there a universal launcher like Lutris available for Windows? I was looking to build a gaming HTPC and want to interface with it with just only a controller, just like a console.
Playnite. Combines all games from all connected launchers into one and configurable/themeable to your hearts desire
Playnite.
Seconding Playnite, works stupidly well with everything from emulators (it can even download and install them to folders from within if you want that), and with add-ons shit gets wild
I use Playnite. It automatically adds all you games from all famous launchers, lets you add games manually, download the meta data for it and has theme and plugin support.
The Armory Crate SE app on the Asus Ally does a great job launching games from all the different stores/launchers.
I've been wondering how hard it would be to get it working on another PC.
Launchbox has got you covered.
(not for windows, OS) Maybe have a look at Bazzite? It's supposed to be a SteamOS but Fedora based. I've been meaning to have a look at it eventually, so i dont know how it actually is, maybe it's garbage for all i know
There is ChimeraOS too, based on Arch.
The problem with Linux is that you will always have to tolerate a nontrivial section of games being straight-up unavailable, of games breaking, running suboptimally and requiring hacky solutions to run, and the complete absence of first-party support from hardware manufacturers and game developers. It's not suitable for HTPCs despite having terrific UI unfortunately.
I'm hoping it gets to the point where lutris/proton/other compatibility layers are automatically sorted out by the OS and whatever you install would use what it needs. Maybe a fool's dream ¯\(ツ)/¯
Does steam count? I use it to launch non-steam games.
From other launchers like Itch, Epic & GOG as well?
Launchbox. But the 10foot controller interface is behind a paywall with a weird scheme.
I think it depends on what type of controller. Dualshock 4s and Dualsenses are natively supported by Windows and you don't really need DS4 anymore to work with Launchbox. Xinput controllers may need a special driver.