D-Fend Reloaded AlternativesDOS & Game Emulators like D-Fend Reloaded

D-Fend Reloaded is described as 'Graphical environment for DOSBox . DOSBox emulates a complete computer including the DOS commandline and allows to run nearly all old DOS based games on modern hardware with any of the newer Windows versions' and is a DOS Emulator in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to D-Fend Reloaded for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best D-Fend Reloaded alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like D-Fend Reloaded are LaunchBox, iDOS Emulator, DOSBox Staging and RetroX.

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  1. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

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    A fast, modular emulator frontend offering portability and extensive support for systems from arcade consoles to mobile platforms, featuring game engines like Doom and Quake, and capabilities for real-time rewinding and shader support on a variety of devices.

    158 RetroArch alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Comments about RetroArch as an Alternative to D-Fend Reloaded
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    Negative
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    D-Fend is a Frontend while RetroArch is an emulator.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
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    It is an emulator and not a frontend, so Retroarch is in the wrong section being recommended here.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    RetroArch icon

    • This alternative is disputed. RetroArch is a legitimate D-Fend Reloaded alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceD-Fend Reloaded is also Free and Open Source
  2. LaunchBox icon

    LaunchBox

     49 likes

    LaunchBox was originally built as an attractive frontend to DOSBox, but has since expanded to support both modern PC games and emulated console platforms. LaunchBox aims to be the one-stop shop for gaming on your computer, for both modern and...

    56 LaunchBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    Immerse Yourself
     
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    Comments about LaunchBox as an Alternative to D-Fend Reloaded
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    Positive
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    Because it is more feature rich and compatible with recent dosbox versions.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    LaunchBox icon
    • LaunchBox is Freemium and ProprietaryD-Fend Reloaded is Free and Open Source
  5. DOSBox Staging icon

    DOSBox Staging

     3 likes

    DOSBox Staging is a modern continuation of DOSBox with advanced features and current development practices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Just a pic of the window.
     
  6. RetroX icon

    RetroX

     6 likes

    RetroX is an Android application that will help you organize and play your own Retro Games with the less possible effort. Put your collection in your device and RetroX will take care of the rest.

    100 RetroX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. DBGL icon

    DBGL

     7 likes

    DBGL is a Java frontend for DOSBox, based largely upon the proven interface of D-Fend.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DOSBox
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    Comments about DBGL as an Alternative to D-Fend Reloaded
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    It works well and is simple

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • DBGL is Free and Open SourceD-Fend Reloaded is also Free and Open Source
  9. QuickPlay icon

    QuickPlay

     4 likes

    QuickPlay is a windows powerful universal emulator 'frontend-of-frontends', which has support for countless emulators and systems, old and new, with a philosophy of being quick and easy for new users, yet comprehensive and flexible for old-timers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. RetriX icon

    RetriX

     7 likes

    RetriX is an emulator front end for UWP, on all the hardware platforms it supports: it serves the same purpose as RetroArch but is built from the ground up to integrate as well as possible with Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox
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  11. HyperSpin icon

    HyperSpin

     10 likes

    HyperSpin is an animated arcade frontend for Windows for use on Home Arcade Machines. HyperSpin allows you to create custom menu systems to run most executables with that arcade look and feel. HyperSpin takes a more artwork oriented approach to creating menu's.

    20 HyperSpin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Nostlan icon

    Nostlan

     5 likes

    A front-end or user interface (UI) is the presentation and interaction layer of an app or website. Most modern emulator apps have basic game list UIs that you can interact with using a mouse/keyboard but not a game controller.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dolphin (Wii, Gamecube, Virtual Console) [Linux, macOS, & Windows]
     
  13. Boxer icon

    Boxer

     10 likes

    Boxer plays all the MS-DOS games of your misspent youth, right here on your Mac.

    21 Boxer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. Terminal Launch V icon

    Terminal Launch V

     1 like

    Welcome to Terminal Launch, the tool for gamers who value speed, efficiency, and simplicity over flashy interfaces. Created in 2019 as a simple DOS command to find games, Terminal Launch operates seamlessly within terminal and DOS environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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