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Your games.
Your way.

A minimal desktop game launcher with SteamDB version checking, custom launch configs, and category management. No bloat.

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free & open source  ·  windows & linux  ·  ~300mb

CLauncher
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Steam Games
C2
Counter-Strike 2
23371447
C2
Cyberpunk 2077
19244079
Other
F
Factorio
2.0.22
CS
Counter-Strike 2
C:/Games/cs2/cs2.exe
up to date app 730 custom params
launch
edit
steamdb
check
version info
installed
23371447
latest build
23371447
steam app id
730
status
up to date
features

Everything you'd want.

Built for people who want maximum control over how their games launch, without the overhead of a full platform.

SteamDB version checking
Automatically checks your installed build ID against the latest Steam build on startup.
Custom launch configs
Create named quick-launch profiles per game for different parameters. One click to switch.
Category management
Organize your library into categories. Drag and drop games between them. Collapsible sections keep things clean.
Steam protocol launch
Launch via steam://rungameid/ for full workshop mod support, or run the executable directly for DRM-free games.
Auto-updater
Checks for new versions of CLauncher on launch and downloads updates silently in the background. Restart to apply.
Minimal UI
Dark, frameless window with custom titlebar. Searchable sidebar, inline param editing, keyboard-friendly throughout.
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Get CLauncher

Free, no account required. Just download and run.

Windows installer
CLauncher.exe  ·  NSIS
macOS
Build from source

unsigned build - windows will show a smartscreen warning.
click "more info → run anyway" to proceed.

latest.yml
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2files:
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4    sha512: ...
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6path: CLauncher.exe
7sha512: ...
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changelog

What's new

v2.4.0 2026-06-05 latest
  • Added basic settings for launch at startup and basic theming
  • Added a button to check all versions
  • Added time elapsed when game is launched
  • Added a button to update a game to the latest build
  • Added version checking instantly upon adding, editing or updating a game
  • Changed sidebar bottom buttons to an expandable list
  • Fixed modal closing when selecting text outside of the window
v2.3.0 2026-06-01
  • Added an option for launching a game as an administrator along with better error message
  • Added a disclaimer for not tracking Steam-launched games
  • Changed quick launch name placeholder
  • Fixed application window name from old launcher name
v2.2.0 2026-05-31
  • Added playtime and last played tracking
  • Showing what game is currently being played and option to close it
  • Per-game note system
  • Fixed deletion text spacing
v2.1.1 2026-05-30
  • Fixed auto-updater
v2.1.0 2026-05-30
  • Added version in topbar
  • Added proton filtering in logs
  • Fixed fetching appid and newest build id from game name
  • Fixed topbar for different systems
  • Fixed logs
  • Fixed proton styling bugs
v2.0.1 2026-05-30
  • Fixed auto-updater
v2.0.0 2026-05-30
  • Game logs
  • linux Proton manager with GE-Proton installation and version info
  • linux Per-game environment variables with preset toggles
  • linux Steam Linux Runtime detection and pressure-vessel status
v1.1.0 2026-05-28
  • Categories can now be created while adding a game
  • When adding a game, typing out the name allows for auto-completion
  • Fixed auto-updater link
v1.0.0 2026-05-28
  • Initial release - full game library with persistent storage
  • SteamDB build ID version checking via SteamCMD public API
  • Custom launch parameter profiles per game
  • Category system with drag-and-drop reordering
  • Steam protocol launch (steam://rungameid/) for workshop support
  • Launcher auto-updater via electron-updater
  • Frameless window with native Windows titlebar controls
  • Automatic version check on startup for all games