About Rare
Rare is a frontend for legendary-gl, an open source alternative for
the Epic Games Launcher.
Why Rare?
Tries to be as lightweight as we can make it while still offering a feature-full experience
Supports all major platforms (Windows, Linux, Mac)
Gets out of your way when you don't need it, allowing you to enjoy your games
Rare supports all core features from the Epic Games Launcher,
like installing and launching games, also many options to launch
games with compatibility tools.
How to install Rare
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.dummerle.rare
- Open Rare once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rare free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Rare is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Rare from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.dummerle.rare. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Rare safe?
Rare downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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