Faugus Launcher, a graphical launcher for Windows games on Linux with Wine/Proton support, has been released in version 2.0.0.
The biggest change in this release is the full port to GTK4, bringing better Wayland and Flatpak compatibility along with a reworked UI. It also adds a new SteamGridDB integration that automatically fetches icons, covers, and banners for games.
- Ported the entire app to GTK4 with modern UI, better Wayland support, better Flatpak support, and improved UI customization
- Added SteamGridDB interface mode that automatically downloads assets from SteamGridDB (icon, cover, banner) and suggests games based on typed titles
- Included a picker window for manually selecting specific SteamGridDB assets
- Assets from SteamGridDB are added to the Steam shortcut - useful for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, or any other device using Big Picture mode
- Option to set SteamGridDB API key
- Added pre-launch and post-launch command/script options
- Reworked system tray icon (ayatana-appindicator incompatibility with GTK4)
- Reworked gamepad navigation using libmanette instead of pygame
- New UI customization options: light/dark theme, accent color, main screen background choices, banner display option
- Added an option to select the Steam user with Steam games and shortcuts based on selection
- File chooser improvements: opens current folder, remembers last location, falls back to home folder
- Improved cover/icon resolution
- General navigation improvements
- Code restructuring, refactoring, and cleanup
- Removed GTK3 workaround dependencies
- Fixed memory leak
- Fixed settings occasionally resetting
- Fixed Stop/Kill buttons under Flatpak
- Added AppImage build
Source: GitHub