Open Source Batocera.linux AlternativesGame Emulators & Linux Distros like Batocera.linux

The best open source alternative to Batocera.linux is Bazzite. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Batocera.linux and 15 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Batocera.linux are Lakka, EmuDeck, ES-DE and RetroDECK.

Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Batocera.linux alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Bazzite icon
     38 likes

    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.

    18 Bazzite alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Lakka icon
     38 likes

    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.

    37 Lakka alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cubieboard
    • HummingBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Odroid
     
  3. EmuDeck icon
     11 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • SteamOS
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
    |
    1
  4. ES-DE icon
     5 likes

    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.

    13 ES-DE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
     
  5. RetroDECK icon
     6 likes

    RetroDECK is a powerful all-in-one retro gaming platform designed for handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck, full Linux desktops, Linux HTPC setups, and Linux-based PC consoles such as the Steam Machine.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • SteamOS
     
  6. Retropie icon
     23 likes

    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.

    13 Retropie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  7. RetroBat icon
     6 likes

    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.

    17 RetroBat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Recalbox icon
     15 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Odroid
     
  9. ROCKNIX icon
     2 likes

    ROCKNIX is an immutable Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices focused on retro gaming emulation. It is developed by a small community of enthusiasts and our goal is to produce an operating system that has the features and capabilities we need and to have fun as we...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
12 of 15 Batocera.linux alternatives