Top 15 PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac) Alternative and Similar Games | Nov 2024

PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac at http://www.playonmac.com ) is a tool to help Linux (and Mac) users run games and programs for Windows on Linux (or Mac), via the use of (as a front-end for) Wine. Few games are compatible at the moment and it certainly is a factor preventing the migration to this system. PlayOnLinux brings an accessible and efficient solution to this problem, cost-free and respectful of the free software.

1. Porting Kit

Porting Kit Using Wineskin technology, Porting Kit is a PaulTheTall.com app that can install games and apps compiled for Microsoft Windows® in Mac OS X. It has access to a server where we store WSI files for more than 300 games, which can be installed by any Porting Kit user.Each graphic card......

2. Backloggery

Backloggery Backloggery helps gamers keep track of unplayed and unfinished games in their collection. Add all the games you own to the list, and track how far you have progressed towards beating them. This will help keep you from buying many new games before having played the ones you already own,......

3. Cedega

Cedega Cedega (formerly known as WineX) was TransGaming Technologies proprietary fork of Wine (from the last version of Wine under the X11 license before switching to GNU LGPL ), designed specifically for running games created for Microsoft Windows under Linux. As such, its primary focus is implementing the DirectX API. WineX......

4. Controller Companion

Controller Companion Put mouse, media and keyboard control in the palms of your hands so you'll never have to leave the couch again!Mouse ControlThe left analog stick controls the mouse cursor.Media ControlY is bound to Play/Pause and the shoulder buttons are next and previous trackFullscreen Auto-disableWhenever another program, game or Steam Big......

5. Smoothping

Smoothping Smoothping is your ping and lag lowering software. It takes all of the guesswork out, picks the best server for you, and lets you spend time playing, not configuring software!......

6. DJL

DJL Djl is an open-source (GPL licensed) game manager written in Python 2.5 for the GNU/Linux Operating Systems. It is inspired by Valves Steam software for Windows.......

7. GestureWorks Gameplay

GestureWorks Gameplay GestureWorks Gameplay is a powerful tool for using and building Virtual Controllers to make games that would normally require a mouse and keyboard or external controller easily playable on a Windows 8 tablet or other Windows 8 touchscreen device. Users can select from a wide variety of onscreen buttons and......

8. Battleping

Battleping Battleping helps gamers achieve a faster connection and improve in-game response time to over 60 games including Aion, Final Fantasy XIV (A Realm Reborn), Wildstar, Age of Wushu,Wildstar and Elder Scrolls Online. Battleping can also help where internet routing issues are causing a problem with any of our supported games.......

9. Game Translator

Game Translator A utility for translating language packs used in games into a different language. Supports over 50 games, with more games added through small plugins. Simple and easy-to-use interface.......

10. Xpadder

Xpadder Xpadder simulates the keyboard and mouse using your gamepadWhat does Xpadder let you do?- Play PC games with poor or no gamepad support- Add gamepad support to emulated, internet and DOS games- Play multiplayer games with each player using a gamepad- Control video/music players using their shortcut keys- Use a......

11. Nexus Mods

Nexus Mods The Nexus Sites are a large network of community driven websites that support the free and open sharing of video game mods and downloadable content in a welcoming environment. Our focus is on providing simple yet powerful tools that make sharing game mods a pain-free and enjoyable experience, so our......

12. My Game Collection

My Game Collection My Game Collection is a game, hardware, amiibo & skylanders collection tracker with advanced features.......

13. GoPlay

GoPlay GoPlay, the best mobile game video community, is a social network for mobile game players to share their game videos and make friends who have the same interest with them. GoPlay not only provides the hottest mobile games and videos for players but also offers free game recorder for PC,......

14. IndieGames.com

IndieGames.com The latest independent games news, interviews, and features, from the makers of Gamasutra.......

15. GBoost

GBoost Get The Edge In Gaming With GBoost!Pro Gamers have been tweaking their systems for years to gain the competitive advantage. Now let the Pros do it for you!Designed by gamers with all gamers in mind, GBoost is a free gamer service that enables you to temporarily and quickly strip down......