The self-hosted Steam alternative for DRM-free games. Run the server on your NAS, mini PC or VPS and play from Windows, Linux, macOS or the browser.
GameVault 2 is available for Windows, Linux and macOS as a public beta, plus the Web UI in your browser.
How it works
Three steps from a folder of installers to a private game library.
Deploy GameVault Server with Docker. Postgres or SQLite, a folder for your games, and you are done.
Server setupDrop installers and portable builds into the files volume. GameVault indexes them and pulls metadata and artwork from IGDB.
Adding gamesInstall GameVault 2 on Windows, Linux or macOS, or open the Web UI in a browser. Your library follows your account.
DownloadFeatures
GameVault is the ultimate ecosystem for the modern self-hoster. Built for performance, reliability, and total ownership of your digital library.
LibraryHost your entire DRM-free collection on your own hardware. Experience a stunning interface that brings the convenience of Steam to your homelab. Access your library with GameVault 2 on Windows, Linux and macOS, or through the built-in Web UI.
CommunityTurn your server into a private gaming center. Share access with friends and family, manage user accounts, and build your own gaming community with ease and full control.
TrackingKeep track of your gaming journey with detailed playtime statistics. Monitor your progress, manage your backlog, and see what your community is playing in real-time.
MetadataNo more manual editing. GameVault automatically fetches high-quality cover art, descriptions, and metadata to keep your collection looking stunning and professional.
SetupBuilt for self-hosters. Download the client for Windows, Linux or macOS, and deploy your server in minutes with our easy setup guide for any environment.
OpenBuilt by gamers, for gamers. Join our Discord to help shape the future of the project, or explore the source code on GitHub to contribute.
Live demo
Experience GameVault firsthand in our public demo. No installation required. Use the credentials to log in and explore the library, metadata, community and admin views.
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Optional subscription
GameVault is free. GameVault+ is the optional subscription that funds development and adds a few extras. From €4.99 per month.
GameVault+ currently requires GameVault 1. Support for GameVault 2 is planned.
Back up savegames through your server and continue on another machine, powered by Ludusavi.
Premium themes and custom themes, so the client matches your setup.
Steam library sync, Discord Rich Presence and the Playnite extension.
Stay signed in to several servers on one device and switch without typing credentials again.
FAQ
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Reach out via Discord, GitHub, or email.
No. Unlike tools that aggregate existing stores, GameVault is a self-hosted ecosystem. It allows you to host, manage, and distribute your own DRM-free game files from your own private server.
GameVault is built specifically for DRM-free content (like that from GOG or Humble Bundle). Most major storefronts use proprietary DRM which is incompatible with independent hosting and distribution.
Yes, the core GameVault ecosystem is and will always be free. We offer GameVault+ as an optional premium subscription for users who want advanced features and wish to support the ongoing development of the platform.
GameVault is source-available. The code is transparent and open for personal modification, allowing you to customize the experience while protecting the project's future.
Any machine that runs Docker works: a NAS, mini PC, home server or VPS. You mainly need disk space for the game files; the server itself is lightweight.
The server and clients are free. GameVault+ is optional and starts at €4.99 per month; see what it includes.
Yes. GameVault 2 is the desktop client for Windows, Linux and macOS, currently in public beta. GameVault 1 is still available for GameVault+ users, and the Web UI works in any browser.
No. GameVault focuses on library management and file distribution. It provides an interface to browse and download your games, but the games themselves run locally on your hardware for the best performance.
GameVault is built for the management of legally owned DRM-free content. We do not endorse or support piracy. We believe in digital ownership and supporting the developers who make the games we love.
No. GameVault is a gaming utility. We have no affiliation with gambling platforms that may share a similar name. We are dedicated solely to game library management.
Yes. Create users, assign roles and enable parental control if needed. For access outside your network, expose the server through a reverse proxy or a VPN.
GameVault+ is not available in GameVault 2 yet. The feature comparison lists every gap and its tracking issue.
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Free and self-hosted. Bring your game files and your own hardware.
All depicted games on this website are placeholders and not real.