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by mendym 619 days ago
Does GOG games have built-in way to launch a windows game via proton?

Because currently my main reason for using steam is the easy linux installation
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LocutusOfBorges 619 days ago
Heroic is reasonably seamless - it integrates with GOG and your Steam library, and by extension Proton. Pretty popular among Steam Deck users.

https://heroicgameslauncher.com/

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airstrike 619 days ago
I just want to play HoMM3 on Mac OS... maybe one day
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A4ET8a8uTh0 619 days ago
Oh man, I just showed my kid homm3 with HD mod. I dunno what are VM options exist on Mac OS, but it may be the way.
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Frenchgeek 619 days ago
I use Lutris for that, a bit clunky (especially updating games) but it does work.
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A4ET8a8uTh0 619 days ago
See the other two posts for recommendations, but be aware that neither of the options listed is at the level of experience Steam may have spoiled us with. My last try was 4 or 5 months ago and I ended up just going with a VM.
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II2II 619 days ago
I have heard of alternative game launchers that will take care of launching Windows games (including GOG titles) under Linux.

But I usually just end up purchasing Linux games through GOG and Windows games through Steam.

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righthand 619 days ago
Lutris the popular option. Heroic is another but is a chromium app fyi.
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