diff --git a/rare/utils/legendary_utils.py b/rare/utils/legendary_utils.py
index 6058b3f4..958a0a2e 100644
--- a/rare/utils/legendary_utils.py
+++ b/rare/utils/legendary_utils.py
@@ -49,10 +49,18 @@ def launch_game(core, app_name: str, offline: bool = False, skip_version_check:
     return process, params
 
 
-def uninstall(app_name: str, core, options=None):
+def uninstall(app_name: str, core: LegendaryCore, options=None):
     if not options:
         options = {"keep_files": False}
     igame = core.get_installed_game(app_name)
+
+    # remove shortcuts link
+    if os.name == "posix":
+        if os.path.exists(os.path.expanduser(f"~/Desktop/{igame.title}.desktop")):
+            os.remove(os.path.expanduser(f"~/Desktop/{igame.title}.desktop"))
+        if os.path.exists(os.path.expanduser(f"~/.local/share/applications/{igame.title}.desktop")):
+            os.remove(os.path.expanduser(f"~/.local/share/applications/{igame.title}.desktop"))
+
     try:
         # Remove DLC first so directory is empty when game uninstall runs
         dlcs = core.get_dlc_for_game(app_name)