This app was designed to replace the Paradox Launcher recently added in Cities: Skylines.It might or might not work with other games from Paradox.
If you have other games from Paradox Interactive installed, make a backup for the file 'launcherpath', located in 'C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalParadox Interactive' before starting this launcher.
What's it for
The app was designed for Cities: Skylines (Steam) but it should work with all Paradox Interactive games that use their launcher (untested)
In here you will find the Windows version (compiled with Delphi 10.3). The Linux version source code is inside the linux-src folder. The Mac version source code is inside the mac-src folder.
Steam Overlay is working!
Features
- Fast startup with low memory usage (unlike Paradox Launcher that has a Chromium browser embedded)
- Automatically start the game instead of having to hit another play button
- Automatically closes after starting the game freeing up used memory (unlike remaining active in the background)
- No data collection, no ads, no advertisements, no constant communications with remote servers
- Option to automatically load last save game
- Option to force a specific window mode (windowed / borderless window / fullscreen)
- Option to use Direct3D 9 instead of DirectX 11 (useful if you have problems)
- Option to use Open GL instead of DirectX 11 (useful if you have problems)
- Option to limit FPS
- Option to disable game log files (increases load speed but errors can't be easily identified if they occur)
- Option to disable Steam Workshop and/or mods
- Option to specify any other launch options you might need
A place to share content, ask questions and/or talk about Paradox Interactive games and of the company proper. Some franchises and games of note: Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Imperator: Rome, Crusader Kings, Hearts of Iron, Victoria and Cities: Skylines. Run the cities.exe file directly from the installation directory (this will circumvent the launcher all together) Exit Steam and remove the Paradox Launcher from the Add/Remove programs menu (Windows) and then start the game again. This will trigger a fresh re-installation of the launcher and hopefully solve it.
Installation
- download the latest release from the Releases page
- Extract the files to a folder of your choosing
- Start the launcher.exe app once to set it up
- Start the game from Steam as usual
Uninstall
- delete the extracted files
- delete the file launcherpath from 'C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalParadox Interactive'
This is a list of video games developed, published and/or distributed by video game publisherParadox Interactive.[1]
Name | Year | Developer | Platforms |
---|---|---|---|
Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943 | 2010 | Graviteam | Windows |
Age of Wonders: Planetfall | 2019 | Triumph Studios | Windows, Linux |
Airfix Dogfighter | 2000 | Unique Development Studios, Paradox Entertainment | Windows |
Ageod's American Civil War | 2007 | AGEod | Windows |
Ancient Space | 2014 | CreativeForge Games | Windows, OS X |
Arsenal of Democracy | 2010 | BL-Logic | Windows |
BattleTech | 2018 | Harebrained Schemes | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Birth of America | 2006 | AGEod, SEP BOA | Windows |
Birth of America II: Wars in America | 2007 | AGEod, SEP BOA | Windows |
Chariots of War | 2003 | Slitherine Software, Paradox Interactive | Windows |
Cities in Motion | 2011 | Colossal Order | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Cities in Motion 2 | 2013 | Colossal Order | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Cities: Skylines | 2015 | Colossal Order | Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
City Life 2008 Edition | 2008 | Monte Cristo | Windows |
Combat Mission: Shock Force | 2007 | Battlefront.com | Windows |
Commander: Conquest of the Americas | 2010 | Nitro Games | Windows |
Crusader Kings | 2004 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Crusader Kings: Deus Vult | 2007 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Crusader Kings II | 2012 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Crusader Kings III | 2020 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come | 2008 | NeocoreGames | Windows |
Dark Horizon | 2008 | Quazar Studio | Windows |
Darkest Hour | 2011 | Darkest Hour Team | Windows |
Defenders of Ardania | 2012 | Most Wanted Entertainment | Windows |
Diplomacy | 2005 | Allan B. Calhamer | Windows |
Dragonfire: The Well of Souls | 2000 | ComputerHouse GBG AB, Target Games Interactive AB | Windows |
Dreamlords | 2011 | LockPick Entertainment | Windows |
Dungeonland | 2013 | Critical Studio | Windows |
East India Company | 2009 | Nitro Games | Windows |
East vs. West – A Hearts of Iron Game | Cancelled | BL-Logic | Windows |
Elven Legacy | 2009 | 1C Company | Windows |
Empire of Sin | 2020 | Romero Games | Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
Europa Universalis | 2000 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Europa Universalis II | 2001 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Europa Universalis III | 2007 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Europa Universalis IV | 2013 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Europa Universalis: Crown of the North | 2003 | Paradox Interactive | Windows |
Europa Universalis: Rome | 2008 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Europa Universalis: Vae Victis | 2008 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
For the Glory | 2009 | Crystal Empire Games | Windows |
Fort Zombie | 2009 | Kerberos Productions | Windows |
Frontline: Fields of Thunder | 2007 | Nival Interactive | Windows |
Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power | 2007 | Wargaming | Windows |
Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords | 2006 | Stardock | Windows |
A Game of Dwarves | 2012 | Zeal Game Studio | Windows, PlayStation 3 |
Gettysburg: Armored Warfare | 2012 | Radioactive Software | Windows |
Heart of Empire: Rome | Cancelled | Deep Red Games | Windows |
Hearts of Iron | 2002 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Hearts of Iron II | 2005 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Hearts of Iron III | 2009 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X |
Hearts of Iron IV | 2016 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Hearts of Iron - The Card Game | 2011 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Imperator: Rome | 2019 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Impire | 2013 | Cyanide Studios | Windows |
Infinity Empire | 2006 | Typhoon Games | Windows |
King Arthur: The Role-playing Wargame | 2009 | NeocoreGames | Windows |
King Arthur II: The Role-playing Wargame | 2012 | NeocoreGames | Windows |
Knights of Honor | 2004 | Black Sea Studios | Windows |
Knights of Pen & Paper | 2012 | Behold Studios | Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android |
Knights of Pen & Paper 2 | 2015 | Kyy Games | Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android |
Lead and Gold | 2010 | Fatshark | Windows, PlayStation 3 |
Legio | 2010 | Mezmer Games | Windows |
Legion | 2002 | Strategy First, Inc. | Windows |
Leviathan: Warships | 2013 | Pieces Interactive | Windows, OS X, iOS, Android |
Lionheart: Kings' Crusade | 2010 | NeocoreGames | Windows |
Lost Empire | 2007 | Pollux Gamelabs | Windows |
Lost Empire: Immortals | 2008 | Pollux Gamelabs | Windows |
Magicka | 2011 | Arrowhead Game Studios | Windows |
Magicka 2 | 2015 | Pieces Interactive | Windows, PlayStation 4, OS X, Linux |
Magicka: The Stars are Left | 2011 | Arrowhead Game Studios | Windows |
Magicka: The Other Side of the Coin | 2012 | Arrowhead Game Studios | Windows |
Magicka: Dungeons and Daemons | 2012 | Arrowhead Game Studios | Windows |
Magna Mundi | Cancelled | Universo Virtual | Windows |
Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim | 2000 | Cyberlore Studios | Windows |
Majesty: The Northern Expansion | 2001 | Cyberlore Studios | Windows |
Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim | 2009 | 1C Company | Windows |
Majesty 2: Battles of Ardania | 2010 | 1C Company | Windows |
Majesty 2: Kingmaker | 2010 | 1C Company | Windows |
Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom | 2010 | 1C Company | Windows |
March of the Eagles | 2013 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Mount & Blade | 2008 | TaleWorlds | Windows |
Mount & Blade: Warband | 2010 | TaleWorlds | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword | 2011 | TaleWorlds | Windows |
Mutant Chronicles Online | Cancelled | Imaginations FZ LLC | Windows |
Napoleon's Campaigns | 2007 | AGEod | Windows |
Naval War: Arctic Circle | 2012 | Turbo Tape Games | Windows |
Penumbra: Black Plague | 2008 | Frictional Games | Windows |
Penumbra: Overture | 2007 | Frictional Games | Windows |
Penumbra: Requiem | 2008 | Frictional Games | Windows |
Perimeter: Emperor's Testament | 2005 | KD Labs | Windows |
Pillars of Eternity | 2015 | Obsidian Entertainment | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Pirates of Black Cove | 2011 | Nitro Games | Windows |
Pride of Nations | 2011 | AGEod | Windows |
Prison Architect: Mobile | 2017 | Introversion Software | iOS, Android |
Restaurant Empire 2 | 2009 | Enlight Software | Windows |
Rise of Prussia | 2010 | Paradox France | Windows |
Runemaster | Cancelled | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Rush for Berlin | 2006 | StormRegion | Windows |
Salem | 2011 | Seatribe | Windows |
Sengoku | 2011 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Ship Simulator Extremes | 2010 | VSTEP | Windows |
The Showdown Effect | 2013 | Arrowhead Game Studios | Windows, OS X |
Silent Heroes | 2006 | Dark Fox | Windows |
Starvoid | 2012 | Zeal Game Studios | Windows |
Steel Division: Normandy 44 | 2017 | Eugen Systems | Windows |
Stellaris | 2016 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Supreme Ruler 2020 | 2008 | BattleGoat Studios | Windows |
Supreme Ruler Ultimate | 2014 | BattleGoat Studios | Windows, OS X |
Supreme Ruler 1936 | 2014 | BattleGoat Studios | Windows |
Supreme Ruler 2020: Global Crisis | 2008 | BattleGoat Studios | Windows |
Supreme Ruler Cold War | 2011 | BattleGoat Studios | Windows |
Surviving Mars | 2018 | Haemimont Games | Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Svea Rike | 1997 | Target Games | Windows, Classic Mac OS |
Svea Rike II | 1998 | Target Games | Windows, Classic Mac OS |
Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows | 2008 | Kerberos Productions | Windows |
Sword of the Stars: Argos Naval Yard | 2009 | Kerberos Productions | Windows |
Sword of the Stars II: The Lords of Winter | 2011 | Kerberos Productions | Windows |
Take Command: 2nd Manassas | 2006 | MadMinute Games | Windows |
Tarr Chronicles | 2007 | Quazar Studio | Windows |
Trainz | 2008 | N3V Games | Windows |
Tyranny | 2016 | Obsidian Entertainment | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Two Thrones | 2004 | Paradox Entertainment | Windows |
UFO: Extraterrestrials | 2007 | Chaos Concept | Windows |
Valhalla Chronicles | 2003 | Big City Games | Windows |
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 | 2020 | Hardsuit Labs | Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Victoria | 2003 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Victoria: Revolutions | 2006 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
Victoria II | 2010 | Paradox Development Studio | Windows |
War of the Roses | 2012 | Fatshark | Windows |
War of the Vikings | 2014 | Fatshark | Windows |
Warlock: Master of the Arcane | 2012 | 1C Company | Windows |
Warlock II: The Exiled | 2014 | 1C Company (Ino-Co Plus) | Windows, OS X, Linux |
Woody Two-Legs: Attack of the Zombie Pirates | 2010 | Nitro Games | Windows |
World War One | 2008 | AGEod | Windows |