CoolROM Alternatives

CoolROM is described as 'Database and download site for emulators and ROMs of classic videogame systems such as Nintendo 64, SNES, Game Boy and more' and is an website in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to CoolROM, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best CoolROM alternative is OpenEmu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to CoolROM are CDRomance, Cemu, The ROM Depot and Vimm’s Lair.

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CoolROM alternatives page was last updated Aug 2, 2024
  1. OpenEmu icon
     61 likes

    Open Emu is an open source project to bring game emulation to OS X as a first class citizen, leveraging modern OS X technologies such as Cocoa, Core Animation and Quartz, and 3rd party libraries like Sparkle for auto-updating.

    40 OpenEmu alternatives
    OpenEmu screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    OpenEmu Features

    1.  Access the AppStore
    2.  Multi System Emulator
    OpenEmu iconCoolROM Icon

    OpenEmu VS CoolROM

    Is OpenEmu a good alternative to CoolROM?
     
    • OpenEmu is the most popular Mac alternative to CoolROM.

    • OpenEmu is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CoolROM.

    • OpenEmu is Free and Open SourceCoolROM is Free and Proprietary
  2. CDRomance icon
     25 likes

    Download Free Game ROMs. ISOs for your emulators to play on any platform, Windows/PC, MAC, Linux, Android. We focus on CD/DVD based Systems like Sony PlayStation (PSX), PS2, PSP, Gamecube.

    25 CDRomance alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    CDRomance Features

    1.  Download ISO Images
    2.  Roms
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Emulation
    5.  Playstation
    6.  Integrated Search
    CDRomance iconCoolROM Icon

    CDRomance VS CoolROM

    Is CDRomance a good alternative to CoolROM?
     
    Comments about CDRomance as an Alternative to CoolROM
     
    John Edwards

    Fast, clean, more games, safer.

    Positive commentApr 1, 2019
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    CDRomance icon
    • CDRomance is the most popular Web-based alternative to CoolROM.

    • CDRomance is Free and ProprietaryCoolROM is also Free and Proprietary
  3. Cemu icon
     23 likes

    Software to emulate Wii U games and applications on PC.

    3 Cemu alternatives
    Cemu screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Cemu Features

    1.  Wii U Emulation
    2.  Emulation
    Cemu iconCoolROM Icon

    Cemu VS CoolROM

    Is Cemu a good alternative to CoolROM?
     
    • Cemu is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to CoolROM.

    • Cemu is Free and Open SourceCoolROM is Free and Proprietary
  4. The ROM Depot icon
     30 likes

    The ROM Depot is dedicated to the preservation of outdated software. There are currently 90 platforms containing over 100,000 files including games, manual, soundtracks, emulators, boxart, and more. You can even contribute your own files to the archive.

    25 The ROM Depot alternatives
    The ROM Depot screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    The ROM Depot Features

    1.  Roms
    2.  Homebrew
    The ROM Depot iconCoolROM Icon

    The ROM Depot VS CoolROM

    Is The ROM Depot a good alternative to CoolROM?
     
    Comments about The ROM Depot as an Alternative to CoolROM
     
    Guest

    The developer is a true fan of rom sourcing and emulation and lists on his website that it will "always be there". It's currently and presumably always will be donationware with no ads.

    Positive commentJan 24, 2019
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    • Almost everyone thinks The ROM Depot is a great CoolROM alternative.

    • The ROM Depot is Free and ProprietaryCoolROM is also Free and Proprietary
  5. The Old Computer icon
     16 likes

    Over 500,000 ROMs for NES, SNES, DS, N64, Game Boy, Game Boy Advanced arcade games, Sega, Commodore from the world’s largest retro gaming site.

    23 The Old Computer alternatives
    The Old Computer screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    The Old Computer Features

    1.  Protected by Password
    2.  Roms
    The Old Computer iconCoolROM Icon

    The Old Computer VS CoolROM

    Is The Old Computer a good alternative to CoolROM?
     
    Comments about The Old Computer as an Alternative to CoolROM
     
    Guest

    Superb retro gaming site. Amazing rom collection.

    Positive commentDec 11, 2015
    4
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    The Old Computer icon
    • Most users think The Old Computer is a great CoolROM alternative.

    • The Old Computer is the most popular commercial alternative to CoolROM.

    • The Old Computer is Paid and ProprietaryCoolROM is Free and Proprietary
  6. ROMhacking icon
     3 likes

    ROMhacking.net is home to classic video game modifications, fan translations, console homebrew, utilities, and learning resources.

    12 ROMhacking alternatives
    ROMhacking screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    ROMhacking Features

    1.  Mods
    ROMhacking iconCoolROM Icon

    ROMhacking VS CoolROM

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  7. KillerRoms icon
     19 likes

    Download free Video Games ISOsa nd ROMs! The Greatest collection videogame systems such as Nintendo 64, SNES, Game Boy and more exclusively on KillerRoms.

    25 KillerRoms alternatives
    KillerRoms screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    KillerRoms Features

    1.  Roms
    2. YouTube icon  Youtube integration
    3.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    KillerRoms iconCoolROM Icon

    KillerRoms VS CoolROM

    Is KillerRoms a good alternative to CoolROM?
     
    Comments about KillerRoms as an Alternative to CoolROM
     
    Dmitriy Vasilchenko

    Many games and good site map

    Positive commentSep 4, 2019
    0
    Guest

    It's safe and efficient. Arguably, one of the best abandonware sites on the web. It offers high quality games for a multitude of vintage consoles. It's a gold mine for classic gamers.

    Positive commentSep 6, 2019
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    Guest

    there ano no any viruses, Site give Roms files to download, not exe.

    Positive commentSep 21, 2019
    0
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    KillerRoms icon
    • Almost everyone thinks KillerRoms is a great CoolROM alternative.

    • KillerRoms is Free and ProprietaryCoolROM is also Free and Proprietary
  8. WiiUDownloader icon
     2 likes

    WiiUDownloader is a Golang program that allows you to download Wii U games from Nintendo's servers. It provides a user-friendly GUI built using GTK to browse and download Wii U titles directly to your local storage.

    20 WiiUDownloader alternatives
    WiiUDownloader screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    WiiUDownloader Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Portable
    3.  Roms
    WiiUDownloader iconCoolROM Icon

    WiiUDownloader VS CoolROM

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  9. Vizzed.com icon
     10 likes

    Vizzed is an online community with 1000s of free classic retro games.

    We've got every game for the following systems: NES, Super Nintendo, N64, Game Boy Advance, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Color, Sega 32x, Game Boy, Game Gear, Sega Master System, Turbo Grafx, Atari 2600, Apple I.

    10 Vizzed.com alternatives
    Vizzed.com screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Vizzed.com Features

    1.  Online Multiplayer Plugin
    Vizzed.com iconCoolROM Icon

    Vizzed.com VS CoolROM

    Is Vizzed.com a good alternative to CoolROM?
     
  10. ROMNation icon
     7 likes

    Rom download site.

    25 ROMNation alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Warning

    It has dangerous pop-up and pop-under ads that can infect users' computers. Use an adblocker to be safe

    ROMNation iconCoolROM Icon

    ROMNation VS CoolROM

    Is ROMNation a good alternative to CoolROM?
     
    Comments about ROMNation as an Alternative to CoolROM
     
    Guest

    The Only Thing It Doesnt have is NDS ROMS

    Positive commentJun 29, 2016
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    ROMNation icon
    • Most users think ROMNation is a great CoolROM alternative.

    • ROMNation is Free and ProprietaryCoolROM is also Free and Proprietary
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