ScummVM Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to ScummVM for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to ScummVM and nine of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to ScummVM are Ares Emulator, KRetro, Antstream Arcade and DBGL.

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  1. RetroArch icon
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    A fast, modular emulator frontend offering portability and extensive support for systems from arcade consoles to mobile platforms, featuring game engines like Doom and Quake, and capabilities for real-time rewinding and shader support on a variety of devices.

    160 RetroArch alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Haiku
     
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  2. Ares Emulator icon
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    ares is a multi-system emulator that began development on October 14th, 2004. It is a descendent of higan and bsnes, and focuses on accuracy and preservation.

    39 Ares Emulator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. KRetro icon
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    KRetro is a Libretro frontend written in Qt/Kirigami, designed for Plasma Desktop, Mobile, and Bigscreen.

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
     
  4. Discover a lifetime of gaming, the ultimate retro gaming experience with Antstream Arcade. Dive into a vast collection of over 1300 classic games, with new titles added every week.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
  5. DBGL icon
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    DBGL is a Java frontend for DOSBox, based largely upon the proven interface of D-Fend.

    15 DBGL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DOSBox
     
  6. Nostlan icon
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    A front-end or user interface (UI) is the presentation and interaction layer of an app or website. Most modern emulator apps have basic game list UIs that you can interact with using a mouse/keyboard but not a game controller.

    116 Nostlan alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. ResidualVM icon
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    ResidualVM is a cross-platform 3D game interpreter which allows you to play LucasArts' Lua-based 3D adventures: Grim Fandango and Escape from Monkey Island, provided you already have their data files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. D-Box icon
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    D-Box is an easy to use front-end for DOSBox which enables you to run old MS-DOS games and other applications on a modern computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AmigaOS
     
  9. Spectral icon
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    Spectral is an experimental Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator from the 80s, which has been randomly assembled since the pandemic days. Accuracy and performance are long-term goals, but the primary focus is just having fun with this thing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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