Cytrus AlternativesGame Emulators and other similar apps like Cytrus

Cytrus is described as 'Nintendo 3DS emulator for Android, Linux, macOS and Windows written in C++' and is a Game Emulator in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Cytrus for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and Flathub apps. The best Cytrus alternative is Citra, which is both free and Open Source. Other Cytrus like games are Azahar, Mandarine, Panda3DS and Mikage.

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Cytrus is a Nintendo 3DS emulator for Android, Linux, macOS and Windows written in C++

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Cytrus alternatives page was last updated May 13, 2025
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  1. Citra icon

    Citra

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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. Citra is licensed under the GPLv2. Refer to the license.

    15 Citra alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
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    Discontinued

    Citra has been officially discontinued and its source code removed from GitHub following a lawsuit settlement with Nintendo: Nintendo has won once again: Yuzu and Citra emulators are being discontinued immediately

    Citra VS Cytrus

     

    • Citra is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Cytrus.

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

    • Citra is Free and Open SourceCytrus is also Free and Open Source
  2. Azahar icon

    Azahar

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    An open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Azahar screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Emulation

    Azahar VS Cytrus

     
  4. Mandarine icon

    Mandarine

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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 /...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Mandarine Features

    1.  Emulation

    Mandarine VS Cytrus

     
  5. Panda3DS icon

    Panda3DS

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    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!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Panda3DS screenshot 1
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    Panda3DS Features

    1.  C++
    2.  Emulation

    Panda3DS VS Cytrus

     
  6. Mikage icon

    Mikage

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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.

    10 Mikage alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    Mikage screenshot 1

    Mikage VS Cytrus

     

    • Mikage is the most popular commercial alternative to Cytrus.

    • Mikage is Paid and Open SourceCytrus is Free and Open Source
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    Folium

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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

    37 Folium alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ID flagIndonesia

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Folium screenshot 1
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    Folium Features

    1.  Emulation

    Folium VS Cytrus

     

    • Folium is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Cytrus.

    • Folium is Paid and Open SourceCytrus is Free and Open Source

  9. 3dmoo

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    3DS Emulator Prototype.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

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  10. Citra MMJ icon

    Citra MMJ

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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.

    12 Citra MMJ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Citra MMJ Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Emulation

    Citra MMJ VS Cytrus

     

  11. TronDS

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    A Nintendo 3DS Emulator, It's very simple and is only capable of running homebrews. It currently supports:

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TronDS screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

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

    TronDS Features

    1.  Portable

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  12. Tanuki3DS icon

    Tanuki3DS

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Tanuki3DS VS Cytrus

     
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