Happy to show my "Steam-like" platform for Pygame games!!
Hey everyone!,
A while back, I shared a very early version of a project I have been working on.
Today, I’m incredibly happy to showcase the Alpha 1.0.0 Release of Atomic Launcher—a "Steam-like" platform built specifically to distribute, showcase, and play Pygame games.
My ultimate goal/wish would be to make it truly community driven. That being said I will be posting all my future pygame projects to the platform. Check out the source code, download the alpha, or submit a PR here: https://github.com/mironczuk-dar/Atomic-launcher.git
What's New in Alpha 1.0.0?
I’ve moved far beyond the basic launcher script. The platform now features:
- Zero Dependencies / Portable Setup: No Python or Git installed? No problem. I packaged portable Python and Git right into the release. It’s a literal one-download ZIP or one Git clone. Just extract and double-click the .bat file (Windows) or run the .sh script (Linux/Raspberry Pi) and you're in.
- A "Steam-like" Storefront: A dedicated, polished "Featured" tab to highlight community games.
- Media Previews: Game pages now support full image and video previews so players can see gameplay before downloading.
- Control Filters: Users can instantly filter games by input type (Mouse-only, Keyboard, Gamepad) to find games that fit their setup.