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Category: Gaming LauncherVerified for 2025
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Steam
FREEBest Native Alternative
Why we like it
You can now buy almost all EA games (Mass Effect, Battlefield, The Sims) directly on Steam; features native controller support, reviews, and forums; handles the EA App update process automatically in the background.
Keep in mind
Still launches a 'thin' version of the EA App in the background; you cannot uninstall the EA App if you want to play these games.
Xbox Game Pass (EA Play)
Best Value
Why we like it
Includes 'EA Play' for free; allows you to play the entire Dead Space, Mass Effect, and Battlefield back catalog for ~$10/mo; saves you from buying games on the EA App directly.
Keep in mind
You don't own the games; requires the EA App to be installed to launch titles.
Lutris
Best for Linux / Steam Deck
Why we like it
The only reliable way to play EA games on Linux; community scripts automatically patch the EA App to work comfortably under Wine/Proton, often fixing bugs that plague the native Windows version.
Keep in mind
Requires a Linux OS (or Steam Deck); moderate learning curve.
Playnite
Best Library Manager
Why we like it
Imports your games from EA, Steam, Epic, and Ubisoft into one clean interface; allows you to launch EA games without ever opening the ugly EA App interface manually.
Keep in mind
The EA App still runs in the background; Playnite is just a beautiful dashboard on top of it.
GOG Galaxy 2.0
FREEBest for Organization
Why we like it
Similar to Playnite but more polished; tracks your achievements and playtime across all launchers (including EA) in one place.
Keep in mind
Development has slowed down significantly in 2025; plugin connections to EA App frequently break.
Consoles (PS5 / Xbox)
Best 'No Launcher' Experience
Why we like it
The only way to play EA games without installing the EA App; no background processes, no launcher updates, just the game.
Keep in mind
You lose the graphical performance and modding capabilities of PC gaming.
The Sims 4 Anadius (Offline)
FREEBest for Sims 4 Players
Why we like it
A community-made tool specifically for The Sims 4 that allows playing offline without the EA App; vital for modders who don't want updates breaking their save files.
Keep in mind
Technically grey-area/unofficial; works only for The Sims 4.
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