Game launcher · Windows & Linux

Pick.
Download.
Play.

Arachnel puts the catalog, downloads and library in one window. On Windows it just runs; on Linux the launcher fetches Proton and everything else it needs.

Download for Windows Linux · AppImage

v0.2.0All releases

Arachnel catalog: grid of games sorted by date added
Smart search
Play

Plug and play

Three steps to playing

No system tweaking, no manual fiddling to get a game to start.

  1. 01

    Pick a game

    A catalog whose search forgives typos and mixes Cyrillic and Latin. Filters and sorting at hand.

  2. 02

    Download it

    Downloads with clear progress, installs into the folder you choose, game updates in your library.

  3. 03

    Hit Play

    On Windows the game simply starts. On Linux Arachnel sets up Proton for you, so you never touch the system.

Features

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Search that gets you

Typos, the wrong keyboard layout, Cyrillic instead of Latin: search the way you think.

Discover: a game with a trailer and an Up next list

Discover as a feed

One game per screen: trailer, genres, Play and Not for me.

Linux without pain

Proton is fetched automatically. The launcher ships as an AppImage: no packages, no dependencies.

Your colors

Dark and light themes, palettes and an accent color. Try it right here.

Sources via plugins

There is no built-in catalog: a plugin connects a source and handles download, install and launch.

Friends

Add friends by code and see who is online and what they play.

Keyboard-friendly

Quick search and section switching without the mouse.

English & Русский

The interface is translated, and translations can be improved on Weblate.

Screenshots

Take a look inside

Arachnel catalog: grid of games sorted by date added Catalog filter sheet Discover: a game with a trailer and an Up next list Appearance settings

Screenshots use sample data.

Plugins

Connect a source in a minute

A plugin is a small add-on for a source. It fills the catalog and handles download, install and launch.

  1. 1Open Settings → Plugins → Plugin store
  2. 2Install a plugin from the list, recommended ones on top
  3. 3Games show up in Catalog
Write your own plugin
Plugin store
Game sourceCatalog, download, install, launch
Recommended
Another sourceInstalls the same way
Install
Install from file….arach
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Download

Arachnel for your system

The latest build is always on GitHub Releases. Checksums sit next to it.

Windows

Installer for Windows 10 and 11

Download .exe Setup.exe

Linux

x86_64 AppImage: make it executable and run

Download AppImage x86_64.AppImage

SHA-256 checksums · All releases · Build from source

FAQ

The short version

Does Arachnel include a game catalog?

No built-in catalog. Sources are connected through plugins: a plugin fills the Catalog and handles download, install and launch.

How does it work on Linux?

The launcher fetches Proton and whatever else it needs to run games, so you don't have to set the system up by hand.

Will every game run?

No. Games with DRM or anti-cheat may not work. It depends on the game and the source.

Where do I report bugs and ideas?

On GitHub Issues.

Can I help with translations?

Yes, translations live on Weblate.