diff --git a/lutris/util/system.py b/lutris/util/system.py
index cf84fce7d..cc63eb397 100644
--- a/lutris/util/system.py
+++ b/lutris/util/system.py
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ TERMINAL_CANDIDATES = [
     'xfce4-terminal',
     'pantheon-terminal',
     'terminator',
+    'mate-terminal',
     'urxvt',
     'cool-retro-term',
     'Eterm',