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What is Lutris?

Lutris is an open-source gaming platform designed to simplify and enhance gaming on Linux. It acts as a comprehensive game manager, providing a unified interface for organizing and launching games from a variety of sources, including native Linux titles, Windows games (via Wine), emulators, and web-based games. Lutris also integrates with popular digital distribution platforms like Steam and GOG, allowing users to manage their entire game library in one place.

Key features of Lutris include:

• Unified Game Library: Centralized management of games from multiple platforms.
• Compatibility Layers: Support for running Windows games on Linux using Wine.
• Emulator Integration: Seamless handling of retro games through various emulators.
• Automated Setup: Installation scripts to simplify game setup and configuration.
• Store Integration: Connect with Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, and more for easy access to purchased games.

By streamlining the gaming experience on Linux, Lutris aims to make gaming accessible and enjoyable for users of all skill levels.

How to Install Lutris on FunOS

Lutris can be installed on FunOS using several methods. Below are the most common and reliable ways to get Lutris up and running on your system.

Method 1

In this first method, we will install Wine and Lutris from the Ubuntu repository. To run Windows games, we need Wine. This first method is the easiest. But the Wine and Lutris versions are not the latest.

Install Wine from the Ubuntu Repositories

1. Open a Terminal

2. Enable 32 bit architecture:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386

3. Update the package list:

sudo apt update

4. Install Wine:

sudo apt install wine

Install Lutris from the Ubuntu Repositories

1. Open a Terminal

2. Update the package list:

sudo apt update

3. Install Lutris:

sudo apt install lutris

4. Click the menu in the bottom left corner of the screen. Next, click the Reload menu. The objective is to display Lutris in the menu.

Method 2

In this second method, we will install Wine from the official Wine repository. We will also install Lutris using the DEB package from the official Lutris release on GitHub. This second method is the best method. We will get the latest version of Wine and Lutris.

Install Wine from the Wine Repositories

1. Open a Terminal

2. Enable 32 bit architecture:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386

3. Update the package list:

sudo apt update

4. Install the necessary dependencies:

sudo apt install apt-transport-https

5. Add Wine GPG Key:

sudo wget -O /etc/apt/keyrings/winehq-archive.key https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key

6. Add the Wine Repository:

sudo wget -NP /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/ubuntu/dists/$(lsb_release -cs)/winehq-$(lsb_release -cs).sources

7. Update the package list:

sudo apt update

8. Install Wine:

sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-devel

9. Install the necessary dependencies:

sudo apt install winetricks

Install Lutris using the .deb package from Lutris Releases on GitHub

1. Open a Terminal

2. Download the Lutris .deb package:

curl -s https://api.github.com/repos/lutris/lutris/releases/latest \
| grep "browser_download_url.*_all.deb" \
| cut -d : -f 2,3 \
| tr -d \" \
| wget -qi -

3. Install the package:

sudo apt install ./lutris_*.deb

4. Remove the downloaded Lutris .deb package:

rm lutris_*.deb

5. Click the menu in the bottom left corner of the screen. Next, click the Reload menu. The objective is to display Lutris in the menu.

Launching Lutris

After the installation is complete, you can launch Lutris from the application menu or by typing lutris in the terminal.

How to Uninstall Lutris on FunOS

Uninstalling Lutris is just as simple as installing it. Here are the steps based on the installation method you used:

Uninstall Lutris installed by Method 1

Uninstall Wine

1. Open a Terminal

2. Remove Wine:

sudo apt remove --purge wine

3. Remove any unused dependencies:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Uninstall Lutris

1. Open a Terminal

2. Remove Lutris:

sudo apt remove --purge lutris

3. Remove any unused dependencies:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

4. Remove user data (optional):

rm -r $HOME/.config/lutris*

rm -r $HOME/.cache/lutris

rm -r $HOME/.local/share/lutris

5. Click the menu in the bottom left corner of the screen. Next, click the Reload menu. The objective is to remove Lutris from the menu.

Uninstall Lutris installed by Method 2

Uninstall Wine

1. Open a Terminal

2. Remove Wine and winetricks :

sudo apt remove --purge winehq-devel winetricks

3. Remove any unused dependencies:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

4. Remove the repository and key (optional):

sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/winehq-$(lsb_release -cs).sources

sudo rm /etc/apt/keyrings/winehq-archive.key 

5. Update the package list:

sudo apt update

Uninstall Lutris

1. Open a Terminal

2. Remove Lutris:

sudo apt remove --purge lutris

3. Remove any unused dependencies:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

4. Remove user data (optional):

rm -r $HOME/.config/lutris*

rm -r $HOME/.cache/lutris

rm -r $HOME/.local/share/lutris

5. Click the menu in the bottom left corner of the screen. Next, click the Reload menu. The objective is to remove Lutris from the menu.

Conclusion

Lutris is an invaluable tool for Linux gamers, offering a versatile and user-friendly platform for managing games across different systems and formats. Its support for compatibility layers like Wine, integration with major gaming stores, and ease of use make it a must-have for any Linux gaming enthusiast. Whether you’re installing it for the first time or removing it, the process is straightforward and well-supported, making Lutris a convenient choice for enhancing your gaming experience on FunOS.