EmulationStation AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Game Library Managers

The best Game Library Manager alternative to EmulationStation is LaunchBox, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to EmulationStation and five of them are Game Library Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Game Library Manager alternatives to EmulationStation are Pegasus, RomStation, Nostlan and GameEx.

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  1. 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
  2. Pegasus icon

    Pegasus

     29 likes

    Pegasus is a graphical frontend for browsing your game library (especially retro games) and launching them from one place. It's focusing on customizability, cross platform support (including embedded devices) and high performance.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    Pegasus screenshot 1
     
  4. RomStation icon

    RomStation

     12 likes

    Simple and all in one emulation with RomStation!

    Features

    • All in one GB, GBC, GBA, NDS, NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Game Gear, Master System, MegaDrive, 32X, Mega-CD, Dreamcast, Neo-Geo, PS1, PS2 and Arcade together in one program.

    • Fast access to games The entire RomSt.

    24 RomStation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    overview
     
  5. 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]
     
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    Nostlan vs EmulationStation Comments
    kendo friendo
    Positive
    0

    The latest version of the application is locked behind a purchase. Users cannot change the theme of the application without donating to their patreon. Avoid.

    • Nostlan is Freemium and Open SourceEmulationStation is Free and Open Source
  6. 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
    GameEx screenshot 1
     
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