Lakka AlternativesGame Emulators & Linux Distros like Lakka

Lakka is described as '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' and is a Game Emulator in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Lakka for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Raspberry Pi and Android apps. The best Lakka alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Lakka are SteamOS, Bazzite, Batocera.linux and LaunchBox.

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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.

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Lakka alternatives page was last updated Sep 2, 2024
  1. RetroArch icon
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    RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

    148 RetroArch alternatives
    Main view

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • OpenPandora
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    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
    RetroArch iconLakka Icon

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    • RetroArch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Lakka.

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

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceLakka is also Free and Open Source
  2. SteamOS icon
     150 likes

    SteamOS is a Arch Linux based Linux distribution designed to run Valve's Steam and Steam games. It also provides a desktop mode .

    15 SteamOS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine
    • Steam
    • Proton

    SteamOS Features

    1.  Rolling Release
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  KDE
    SteamOS iconLakka Icon

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  3. Bazzite icon
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    Bazzite is a custom gaming Linux distro built from ublue-os/main and ublue-os/nvidia using Fedora technology, which means expanded hardware support and built in drivers are included.

    11 Bazzite alternatives
    Bazzite screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Portable
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    Bazzite iconLakka Icon

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  4. Batocera.linux icon
     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.

    14 Batocera.linux alternatives
    Batocera.linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Odroid

    Batocera.linux Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    Batocera.linux iconLakka Icon

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  5. LaunchBox icon
     48 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...

    55 LaunchBox alternatives
    Immerse Yourself

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android

    LaunchBox Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Front End Emulation
    3.  Game Launcher
    4.  Batch import
    5.  Launcher
    LaunchBox iconLakka Icon

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  6. Ludo icon
     19 likes

    Ludo is an Emulator Frontend able to run retro video games. Ludo does not emulate the consoles itself, but does it through emulator plugins called libretro cores. Libretro cores are well known emulators (like Snes9x or Genesis Plus GX or PCSX) stripped from their user interface.

    26 Ludo alternatives
    Ludo's user interface is distraction free and configuration is always optional.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Playstation
    Ludo iconLakka Icon

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  7. Antstream Arcade icon
     5 likes

    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
    Antstream Arcade screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

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

    Antstream Arcade Features

    1.  Online Gaming
    Antstream Arcade iconLakka Icon

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    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Lakka.

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

    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryLakka is Free and Open Source
  8. ChimeraOS icon
     12 likes

    ChimeraOS (formerly GamerOS) is an operating system that provides an out of the box couch gaming experience. After installation, boot directly into Steam Big Picture and start playing your favorite games.

    15 ChimeraOS alternatives
    ChimeraOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Arch Linux
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Linux-based
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Portable
    8.  Rolling Release
    9.  No registration required
    ChimeraOS iconLakka Icon

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    Comments about ChimeraOS as an Alternative to Lakka
     
    Guest

    More of a modern/steam game hub than retro. No apparent Raspberry Pi compatibility.

    Negative commentJul 21, 2020
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    ChimeraOS icon
    • ChimeraOS is Free and Open SourceLakka is also Free and Open Source
    • ChimeraOS is LightweightLakka is not according to our users
  9. Retropie icon
     20 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.

    9 Retropie alternatives
    Retropie screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Retropie iconLakka Icon

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  10. Recalbox icon
     14 likes

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

    8 Recalbox alternatives
    Recalbox screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Odroid

    Recalbox Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Multi System Emulator
    3.  Playstation
    Recalbox iconLakka Icon

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  11. RetroX icon
     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.

    109 RetroX alternatives
    RetroX screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    RetroX iconLakka Icon

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  12. RetroBat icon
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    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.

    13 RetroBat alternatives
    RetroBat screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    RetroBat Features

    1.  Emulation
    RetroBat iconLakka Icon

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