ES-DE Alternatives

Apps similar to ES-DE include Batocera.linux, which is free and open source. Other options are Lakka, EmuDeck, Pegasus and RetroBat. You can choose from more than 10 Game Emulators like ES-DE for Linux, Windows, Android, Mac and the web.

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  1. Lakka icon
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    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.

    38 Lakka alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cubieboard
    • HummingBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Odroid
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  2. EmuDeck icon
     14 likes

    Automates emulator installation, configuration, and updates across multiple platforms, supporting file compression, cloud saves, Steam Library integration, BIOS validation, gyro support, device optimization, hotkeys, and organized folders for BIOS and ROMs.

    14 EmuDeck alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • SteamOS
    • Mac
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  3. Pegasus icon
     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.

    57 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
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  4. RetroBat icon
     8 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.

    21 RetroBat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. iiSU icon
     5 likes

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

    29 iiSU alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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  6. RetroDECK icon
     6 likes

    RetroDECK is a powerful all-in-one retro gaming platform designed for handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck, full Linux desktops, Linux HTPC setups, and Linux-based PC consoles such as the Steam Machine.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • SteamOS
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  7. Retropie icon
     22 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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  8. Recalbox icon
     17 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Odroid
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  9. Cocoon Shell icon
     2 likes

    A Modern Emulation Frontend for Android.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Skraper icon
     1 like

    A brand new scraper to beautify your retrogaming experience!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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