Kawaks AlternativesGame Emulators and other similar apps like Kawaks

Kawaks is described as 'Streamlined Neo-Geo/Capcom (CPS1/2) emulator that works well even in low-end computers and is compatible with Kaillera Netplay. You can assign macros to specific keys to perform otherwise complicated supermoves!' and is a Game Emulator in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Kawaks for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Kawaks alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Kawaks are Mame, Antstream Arcade, FB Alpha and Ares Emulator.

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Kawaks is a streamlined Neo-Geo/Capcom (CPS1/2) emulator that works well even in low-end computers and is compatible with Kaillera Netplay. You can assign macros to specific keys to perform otherwise complicated supermoves!

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Kawaks alternatives page was last updated Sep 2, 2024
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    RetroArch

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    RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

    150 RetroArch alternatives
    Main view

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • OpenPandora
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Online updater
    Screen keyboard
    +6
    Playlist

    RetroArch Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Modular System
    6.  Gameboy emulation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Variety
    9.  Rewind button
    10.  Portable
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    • RetroArch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Kawaks.

    • RetroArch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Kawaks.

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceKawaks is Free and Proprietary
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    Mame

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    MAME stands for Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator. When used in conjunction with images of the original arcade game's ROM and disk data, MAME attempts to reproduce that game as faithfully as possible on a more modern general-purpose computer.

    18 Mame alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS

    Mame Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Integrated Android Emulator
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    Antstream Arcade

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    Discover a lifetime of gaming, the ultimate retro gaming experience with Antstream Arcade. Dive into a vast collection of over 1300 classic games, with new titles added every week.

    54 Antstream Arcade alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Antstream Arcade Features

    1.  Online Gaming
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    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Kawaks.

    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular commercial alternative to Kawaks.

    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryKawaks is Free and Proprietary
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    FB Alpha

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    FB Alpha or FBA as it is commonly known is an emulator of arcade games, that is, it takes the program code, graphics data, etc., from an original arcade game and emulates the hardware to make the game run in it's original form.

    13 FB Alpha alternatives
    FB Alpha screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    FB Alpha Features

    1.  Emulation
    Game selection screen
    Discontinued

    The latest version is from 2018, and the GitHub repository was archived in November 2022.

    FB Alpha iconKawaks Icon

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  6. Ares Emulator icon
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    Ares Emulator

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    ares is a multi-system emulator that began development on October 14th, 2004. It is a descendent of higan and bsnes, and focuses on accuracy and preservation.

    32 Ares Emulator alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Ares Emulator Features

    1.  Emulation
    Nes
    Famicom Disk
    +9
    SNES
    Ares Emulator iconKawaks Icon

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    RetroX

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    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.

    107 RetroX alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    +1
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    FinalBurn Neo

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    FinalBurn Neo (FB Neo or FBN. Nee 'Alpha'.) is a source-available, multi-system emulator. Originally a multi-arcade emulator, it now additionally supports multiple home consoles and computers. It's also available as a libretro core. It's currently the only active FinalBurn fork.

    5 FinalBurn Neo alternatives
    Finalburn NEO has a great UI. Optional titlescreens, screenshots and game icons are available to make it appear as seen here.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Raspberry Pi

    FinalBurn Neo Features

    1.  Emulation
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    RetriX

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    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.

    107 RetriX alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox

    RetriX Features

    1.  Windows Compatible
    2.  Emulation
    3.  Multi System Emulator
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    Happy Chick

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    Happy Chick emulates more than 18 systems all in one APP, some of the included emulators are FAB/MAME/MAMEPLUS,PS,PSP,FC(NES),SFC(SNES),GBA,GBC,MD,NDS,DC,NGP,WS(WSC),PCE, ONS…etc. More games will be updated in the future...

    36 Happy Chick alternatives
    Happy Chick screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Happy Chick Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Emulation
    Happy Chick iconKawaks Icon

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  12. Shmupmame icon
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    Shmupmame

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    Shmupmame is a variant of the MAME emulator optimized for Shoot-em-up games (Shmups). Based on Mameplus! '99, it includes improved drivers, audio and audio volumes to enhance these types of games.

    4 Shmupmame alternatives
    Shmupmame screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Shmupmame iconKawaks Icon

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    Nostlan

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    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.

    120 Nostlan alternatives
    Dolphin (Wii, Gamecube, Virtual Console) [Linux, macOS, & Windows]

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Nostlan Features

    1.  Controller Support
    2.  Game Launcher
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Xbox
    Cemu (Wii U) [Windows & Linux* using Wine]
    Yuzu (Switch) [Linux & Windows]
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    Citra (3DS) [Linux, macOS, & Windows]
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    RetroFab

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    RetroFab is an online collection of 3D simulations of vintage electronic games that can be played in your browser.

    49 RetroFab alternatives
    RetroFab screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    RetroFab iconKawaks Icon

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