Lakka
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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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
France
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Cubieboard
- HummingBoard
- Raspberry Pi
- Nintendo Switch
- Odroid
Features
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Recent News
- POX published news article about Lakka
Retro gaming Linux-based OS Lakka 5.0 released with RetroArch 1.17, new cores, and moreLakka, a lightweight Linux distribution designed to transform small computers into retro gaming con...
Recent activities
MCQ333 added Lakka as alternative to Attract-Mode
YangKyle1024 added Lakka as alternative to Salient OS- Korwin reviewed Lakka
Despite the fact that the description of the application contains the phrase "Lakka is a lightweight Linux distribution", on its official website you can choose Windows-pockage. However, in the next step you will have to choose the hardware on which the emulator will be installed, and there is no desktop in the list, but only Raspberry, Capcom Home Arcade, Nintendo Switch, Odroid, Anbernic and similar devices.
Maoholguin added Lakka as alternative to Antstream Arcade
Lakka information
Developed by
libretro Licensing
Open Source and Free product.Rating
Average rating of 3Alternatives
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OS & Utilities, Gaming SoftwareGitHub repository
- 1,858 Stars
- 293 Forks
- 30 Open Issues
- Updated Jun 3, 2025
Comments and Reviews
Don't throw your old computer! You can revive it with this great distribution! it runs smoothly on older hardware, and works almost flawlessly as it's supposed to (despite being in Beta under heavy development). Including lots of retro consoles emulators will satisfy most tastes. I just wish they could include more modern emulators like ones for the ps2/ps3.
Despite the fact that the description of the application contains the phrase "Lakka is a lightweight Linux distribution", on its official website you can choose Windows-pockage. However, in the next step you will have to choose the hardware on which the emulator will be installed, and there is no desktop in the list, but only Raspberry, Capcom Home Arcade, Nintendo Switch, Odroid, Anbernic and similar devices.