Batocera.linux AlternativesGame Emulators and other similar apps like Batocera.linux

Batocera.linux is described as 'Operating system specialized in retrogaming available for your pc and different nano computers like the Raspberry and the Odroids' and is a Game Emulator in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Batocera.linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Mac and SteamOS apps. The best Batocera.linux alternative is Bazzite, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Batocera.linux are Lakka, Retropie, EmuDeck and RetroDECK.

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Batocera.linux is an operating system specialized in retrogaming available for your pc and different nano computers like the Raspberry and the Odroids.

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Batocera.linux alternatives page was last updated Apr 29, 2025
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  1. Bazzite icon

    Bazzite

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    Bazzite is a custom gaming Linux distro built from ublue-os/main and ublue-os/nvidia using Fedora technology, which means expanded hardware support and built in drivers are included.

    12 Bazzite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Bazzite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Portable
    7.  Multiple desktops
    8.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    9.  Based on Fedora

    Bazzite VS Batocera.linux

     

    • Bazzite is the most popular Linux alternative to Batocera.linux.

    • Bazzite is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Batocera.linux.

    • Bazzite is Free and Open SourceBatocera.linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Bazzite is Privacy focusedBatocera.linux is not according to our users
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    Lakka

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    Lakka is the official Linux distribution of RetroArch and the libretro ecosystem. Each game system is implemented as a libretro core, while the frontend RetroArch takes care of inputs and display.

    31 Lakka alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cubieboard
    • HummingBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Odroid
    Splash screen

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Linux-based

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    • Lakka is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Batocera.linux.

    • Lakka is Free and Open SourceBatocera.linux is also Free and Open Source
  4. Retropie icon

    Retropie

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    RetroPie allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi or PC into a retro-gaming machine. It builds upon Raspbian, EmulationStation, RetroArch and many other projects to enable you to play your favourite classic games with the minimum set-up.

    10 Retropie alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Retropie screenshot 1

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  5. EmuDeck icon

    EmuDeck

     6 likes
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    Emulator configurator for Linux (SteamOS and ChimeraOS), Windows, and Android. Includes features such as pre-configured controls, RetroArch aspect ratios, universal hotkeys, auto save / load and steam ROM manager integration.

    5 EmuDeck alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • SteamOS
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    EmuDeck screenshot 1

    EmuDeck Features

    1.  Portable

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    Comments about EmuDeck as an Alternative to Batocera.linux
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    Negative Dec 16, 2024
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    Not an OS, just a program.

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    EmuDeck icon

    • EmuDeck is the most popular Android alternative to Batocera.linux.

    • EmuDeck is Free and Open SourceBatocera.linux is also Free and Open Source
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    RetroDECK

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    RetroDECK is an all-in-one retro gaming platform with built-in emulators, game engines, and systems. For Steam Deck or Linux Desktop.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • SteamOS
    • Flathub
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    RetroDECK screenshot 1

    RetroDECK Features

    1.  Achievements Supported
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Controller Support
    4.  Emulation
    5.  Flatpak

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  7. RetroBat icon

    RetroBat

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    RetroBat is a set of Batch and Powershell scripts written to easily configure and launch EmulationStation for Windows. This frontend software is intended to gather your ROMs collection and run games with compatible emulators such as RetroArch.

    14 RetroBat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RetroBat screenshot 1

    RetroBat Features

    1.  Emulation

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  9. Recalbox icon

    Recalbox

     14 likes
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    Recalbox is a light embedded system created to run on the raspberryPi ,raspberryPI 2 and others!

    9 Recalbox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Odroid
    Recalbox screenshot 1

    Recalbox Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Multi System Emulator
    3.  Playstation

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  10. Skraper icon

    Skraper

     1 like
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    A brand new scraper to beautify your retrogaming experience!.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Skraper screenshot 1

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  11. ES-DE icon

    ES-DE

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    ES-DE is a frontend for browsing and launching games from your multi-platform collection. It comes preconfigured for use with a large selection of emulators, game engines, game managers and gaming services. It can also run locally installed games and applications.

    9 ES-DE alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    ES-DE screenshot 1

    ES-DE Features

    1.  Controller Support
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Emulation

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  12. BigPEmu icon

    BigPEmu

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    Welcome to the home of BigPEmu! BigPEmu is the first Atari Jaguar emulator to feature compatibility with the entire retail library, along with excellent performance and a wide variety of unique features.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BigPEmu screenshot 1

    BigPEmu Features

    1.  Emulation

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  13. Pi Entertainment System

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    Retro gaming on the Raspberry Pi and includes RetroArchievements.org support, HDMI-CEC and PS3/XBOX 360 control pad support.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Main PES screen showing recently earned achievements.

    Pi Entertainment System Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Playstation

    Pi Entertainment System VS Batocera.linux

     

  14. Ignition (gaming OS)

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    A fully customizable "console" in your living room that not only plays all the classic games you grew up with, but also brings modern features such as Gaming Achievements, Gaming Profiles, Online play, Social Interaction and more?.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Ignition (gaming OS) screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer accessible, but has been archived by Archive.org (https://web.archive.org/web/20160317030645/http://ignition.io/) and the source code is available on GitHub: https://github.com/alexjstubbs/ignition-dev

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