ES-DE Alternatives

Alternatives list

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   Lakka

    37 likes

   Lakka is the official Linux distribution of RetroArch and the libretro ecosystem. Each game system is implemented as a libretro core, while the frontend RetroArch takes care of inputs and display.

   37 Lakka alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Game Emulator
   • Linux Distro

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Cubieboard
   • HummingBoard
   • Raspberry Pi
   • Nintendo Switch
   • Odroid

   

   

   

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   • Lakka is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ES-DE.

   • Lakka is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ES-DE.

   • Lakka is Free and Open SourceES-DE is also Free and Open Source
2. 

   

   Batocera.linux

    20 likes

   Batocera.linux is an operating system specialized in retrogaming available for your pc and different nano computers like the Raspberry and the Odroids.

   17 Batocera.linux alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Game Emulator
   • Linux Distro

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Raspberry Pi
   • Odroid

   

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   EmuDeck

    9 likes

   Emulator configurator for Linux (SteamOS and ChimeraOS), Windows, and Android. Includes features such as pre-configured controls, RetroArch aspect ratios, universal hotkeys, auto save / load and steam ROM manager integration.

   5 EmuDeck alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Game Emulator

   Platforms

   • SteamOS
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android

   

   

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   • EmuDeck is the most popular Android alternative to ES-DE.

   • EmuDeck is Free and Open SourceES-DE is also Free and Open Source
5. 

   

   Pegasus

    28 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.

   49 Pegasus alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Game Library Manager

   Origin

   • Hungary
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • Raspberry Pi

   

   

   

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6. 

   

   RetroDECK

    6 likes

   RetroDECK is an all-in-one retro gaming platform with built-in emulators, game engines, and systems. For Steam Deck or Linux Desktop.

   11 RetroDECK alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Game Emulator
   • Game Library Manager

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • SteamOS
   • Flathub
   • Linux
   • Flatpak

   

   

   

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7. 

   

   Retropie

    23 likes

   RetroPie allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi or PC into a retro-gaming machine. It builds upon Raspbian, EmulationStation, RetroArch and many other projects to enable you to play your favourite classic games with the minimum set-up.

   13 Retropie alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Game Emulator

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Raspberry Pi

   

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9. 

   

   iiSU

    2 likes

   Dual-screen Android launcher designed for handhelds like AYANEO Pocket DS, Odin 2, and Retroid Dual-Screen. Currently in Alpha.

   24 iiSU alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium (Pay once)
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Game Emulator

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Online

   

   

   

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   • iiSU is the most popular Web-based alternative to ES-DE.

   • iiSU is Freemium and Open SourceES-DE is Free and Open Source
   • iiSU is Privacy focused and LightweightES-DE is not according to our users
10. 

    

    RetroBat

     5 likes

    RetroBat is a set of Batch and Powershell scripts written to easily configure and launch EmulationStation for Windows. This frontend software is intended to gather your ROMs collection and run games with compatible emulators such as RetroArch.

    17 RetroBat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

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    Recalbox

     15 likes

    Recalbox is a light embedded system created to run on the raspberryPi ,raspberryPI 2 and others!

    11 Recalbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Odroid

    

    

    

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12. 

    

    Skraper

     1 like

    A brand new scraper to beautify your retrogaming experience!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    

    

    

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13. 

    

    Papaya: Games Launcher

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    Papaya - Games Launcher.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Android

    

    

    

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