Citra AlternativesGame Emulators and other similar apps like Citra

Citra is described as 'An experimental open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator/debugger written in C++. At this time, it only emulates a very small subset of 3DS hardware, and therefore is only useful for booting/debugging very simple homebrew demos. Citra is licensed under the GPLv2. Refer to the license' and is a Game Emulator in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Citra for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Citra alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Citra are Antstream Arcade, Panda3DS, Mikage and Mandarine.

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An experimental open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator/debugger written in C++. At this time, it only emulates a very small subset of 3DS hardware, and therefore is only useful for booting/debugging very simple homebrew demos....

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Citra alternatives page was last updated Jan 8, 2025
  1. RetroArch icon
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    RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

    150 RetroArch alternatives
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    • FreeOpen Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • OpenPandora
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    RetroArch Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Modular System
    6.  Gameboy emulation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Variety
    9.  Rewind button
    10.  Portable
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    Guest

    it doesn't emulate 3ds games, all it does is emulate much older consoles and runs on 3ds, which is why it's not an alternative, as it does not even do what citra did, "emulate 3ds games"

    Negative commentMar 15, 2024
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    DarkGod-eternal_edgelord

    it emulates a lot of old consoles, but not 3ds, I think the most "modern" console this thing emulates is n64 or nds

    Negative commentMar 15, 2024
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    • Most users think RetroArch is a great Citra alternative.

    • RetroArch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Citra.

    • RetroArch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Citra.

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceCitra is also Free and Open Source
  2. Antstream Arcade icon
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    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.

    54 Antstream Arcade alternatives
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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Antstream Arcade Features

    1.  Online Gaming
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    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Citra.

    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular commercial alternative to Citra.

    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryCitra is Free and Open Source
  3. Panda3DS icon
     3 likes

    Panda3DS is an HLE, red-panda-themed Nintendo 3DS emulator written in C++ which started out as a fun project out of curiosity, but evolved into something that can sort of play games!

    8 Panda3DS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Panda3DS Features

    1.  C++
    2.  Emulation
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  4. Mikage icon
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    Mikage is a Nintendo 3DS emulator made to replicate an authentic console experience on PC and Android. Mikage is an early stage of development, but it fully emulates the HOME Menu and can play many commercial games already.

    8 Mikage alternatives
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    • Windows
    • Android
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  5. Mandarine icon
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    This fork is just Citra with tweaks/additions which should result in better performance than the original Citra Feel free to download this build and test it, if you run into any bugs please open an issue on GitHub or contact me on the Discord /...

    8 Mandarine alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Mandarine Features

    1.  Emulation
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  6.  1 like

    3DS Emulator Prototype.

    9 3dmoo alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    The CD-i emulator program (cdiemu) provides a fairly complete emulation of the hardware of an actual physical CD-i player.

    16 CD-i Emulator alternatives
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    • Windows

    CD-i Emulator Features

    1.  Emulation
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    Guest

    Citra is a 3DS emulator. CD-i Emulator is not.

    Negative commentJul 19, 2024
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    • CD-i Emulator is Paid and ProprietaryCitra is Free and Open Source
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    A Nintendo 3DS Emulator, It's very simple and is only capable of running homebrews. It currently supports:

    9 TronDS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    TronDS Features

    1.  Portable
    Discontinued

    hasn't had a release in 3 years, no signs of development

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  9. Folium icon
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    Folium is a beautifully designed, high performing multi-system emulator that allows you to play video games from retro consoles and handhelds, currently including cores for the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS

    35 Folium alternatives
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    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Folium Features

    1.  Emulation
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    Comments about Folium as an Alternative to Citra
     
    Darlene Sonalder

    The 3DS (Citra Core) of Folium isn't great because you can't publish emulator with JIT enabled on Apple's App Store. However you can sideload a JIT enabled version if you're tech savy enough !

    Positive commentOct 3, 2024
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    • Folium is Paid and Open SourceCitra is Free and Open Source
  10. RetroFab icon
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    RetroFab is an online collection of 3D simulations of vintage electronic games that can be played in your browser.

    49 RetroFab alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Citra MMJ icon
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    Citra is an experimental open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator/debugger written in C++. It is written with portability in mind, with builds actively maintained for Windows, Linux and macOS.

    10 Citra MMJ alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Citra MMJ Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Emulation
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  12. Tanuki3DS icon
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    Tanuki3DS is a cutting-edge high-level emulation (HLE) software designed to bring Nintendo 3DS gaming to your MacOS and Linux systems.

    8 Tanuki3DS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    Tanuki3DS iconCitra Icon

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