EmulationStation AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Game Emulators for Android

EmulationStation is not available for Android but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android Game Emulator alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to EmulationStation and seven of them are Game Emulators available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android Game Emulator alternatives to EmulationStation are LaunchBox, RetroX, Matsu and DroidEmu.

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  1. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

     330 likes

    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.

    159 RetroArch alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Haiku
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    RetroArch vs EmulationStation Comments
    Oktay Mercan
    Positive
    0

    RetroArch is core (emulator) but emulationStation is like a interface or GUI.

    Guest
    Negative
    4

    RetroArch allows you to emulate directly using "cores" included with the program and downloadable from their website. EmulationStation does not do emulation, and only acts as a front-end for other emulators installed on the system.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    EmulationStation is an interface for retroarch.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceEmulationStation 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...

    57 LaunchBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    Immerse Yourself
     
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    LaunchBox vs EmulationStation Comments
    munnie
    Positive
    0

    It's a nice alternative to EmulationStation-DE (The DE version specifically), but only works on Windows and Android.

    • LaunchBox is Freemium and ProprietaryEmulationStation is Free and Open Source
    • LaunchBox is LightweightEmulationStation is not according to our users
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  5. Matsu icon

    Matsu

     3 likes

    Matsu is a free and ad-supported emulator for Android supporting multiple videogame systems from SNES to PSX and featuring save states, fast forward and rewind.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  6. DroidEmu icon

    DroidEmu

     6 likes

    DroidEmu is a game system to play SNES, NES, GameBoy Advanced, GameBoy/Color, SEGA GameGear, SEGA Genesis games on your Android phone. It runs thousands of games at full speed.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    DroidEmu screenshot 1
     
  7. John GBC icon

    John GBC

     2 likes

    GBC emulator for android powered devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  9. GameEx icon

    GameEx

     3 likes

    Feature rich gaming front-end for MAME, GameBase, Daphne, PC Games and all command line based game emulators, along with being a complete Home Theatre PC solution or plug in for windows media center.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
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