Playnite is an open-source video game library manager and launcher with support for third-party libraries like Steam, Epic, GOG, EA App, Battle.net and others. Playnite includes game emulation support, providing one unified interface for your games.

Can Playnite import and sync with Steam, Epic, and other launchers?

Yes, Playnite can automatically import games from Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG Galaxy, Origin, Battle.net, Xbox PC app, and more. It uses official or community plugins to sync your library. You can also add non-PC or manually installed games, including emulator ROMs.

Can Playnite track playtime and achievements?

Yes, Playnite can track playtime for most PC games launched through it. It can also import achievements from some platforms (like Steam, GOG, and Xbox), depending on plugin support and API access.

How does emulation support work in Playnite?

Playnite lets you to add and configure emulators so it can launch games for retro and console systems directly from your library. You can set up individual emulators (like Dolphin, RetroArch, PCSX2, etc.) and link them to specific file types or game platforms (like SNES, PS2, or Nintendo 64). Once configured, you can import ROMs or ISO files into Playnite as you would with PC games. This allows you to seamlessly launch and organize emulated games just like native PC titles.

Features

Import popular libraries

Link games from Steam, Epic, Origin, GOG, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect and other services, including games that are not installed!

Emulation support

Playnite supports a wide variety of console emulators.

Themes

Playnite's look can be fully customized, from simple color changes to complete layout re-designs.

Extensions

Playnite's functionality can be extended with plugins and script extensions.

Fullscreen mode

Fullscreen mode with full controller support is available.

Playtime counter

Playnite tracks your time in-game (any game including emulated ones).

Fast

Playnite's user interface is fast and light on resources, even with large libraries.

Portable

Playnite can run from portable storage without need of installing system dependencies.

Completely Free

No Playnite features are locked behind a paywall and the complete source code is available under the MIT license.

Safe and private

Playnite doesn't store any user information on remote servers. All information about your library is stored locally on your PC. When linking account we only save the same amount of information as when you sign-in into related library/store via web browser.

igdb.com integration

Playnite can automatically download metadata for all of your games, including custom ones (covers, descriptions and other information).

What's New

New:

  • Added Lime3DS emulator profile (by Jeshibu)
  • Added shadPS4 emulator support (by vaughngx4)

Fixed:

  • RetroArch emulator profile updates (by darklinkpower)
  • prevent HDR from being activated on Windows 24H2 when closing a game (by lscholte)
  • Updated gamepad input library
  • PluginStatus and SettingsBinding markups not available to themes in Fullscreen mode