LaunchBox Alternatives

LaunchBox is described as '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' and is a Game Emulator in the gaming software category. There are more than 50 alternatives to LaunchBox for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and Web-based apps. The best LaunchBox alternative is Playnite, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LaunchBox are Lutris, RetroArch, Retrom and Lemuroid.

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  1. Daijisho icon
     3 likes

    Daijisho is a retro launcher that let you manage your retro games libraries. Daijisho cares about integrated experience, expansibility, aesthetic and pragmatical usabilities let you focus on games itself.

    11 Daijisho alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  2. Gavilya icon
     8 likes

    Gavilya is a user-friendly game launcher built using C# .NET 6 and WPF, designed to streamline the gaming experience by consolidating games from various sources into a single, accessible platform. With its intuitive interface and diverse set of features, Gavilya offers gamers a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. RomStation icon
     12 likes

    Simple and all in one emulation with RomStation!

    Features

    • All in one GB, GBC, GBA, NDS, NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Game Gear, Master System, MegaDrive, 32X, Mega-CD, Dreamcast, Neo-Geo, PS1, PS2 and Arcade together in one program.

    • Fast access to games The entire RomSt.

    24 RomStation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. HyperSpin icon
     10 likes

    HyperSpin is an animated arcade frontend for Windows for use on Home Arcade Machines. HyperSpin allows you to create custom menu systems to run most executables with that arcade look and feel. HyperSpin takes a more artwork oriented approach to creating menu's.

    20 HyperSpin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Attract-Mode icon
     1 like

    A graphical front-end for command line emulators that hides the underlying operating system and is intended to be controlled with a joystick, gamepad or spin dial. Ideal for use on arcade cabinet setups.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  6. kolektor icon
     6 likes

    The all-in-one tool for video game collectors Organize your entire game collection in one place. Sync your digital libraries from any platform. Catalog your physical games, track editions, manage loans. Everything a videogame collector needs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Metropolis Launcher is a game launcher, emulation front-end and an extensive offline database of video game metadata thanks to MobyGames.

    Metropolis Launcher is based on the .NET 4.0 Framework and runs on Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. A simple and lightweight app for running Windows games using UMU-Launcher.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  9. 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.

    64 Antstream Arcade alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
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    Antstream Arcade vs LaunchBox Comments
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    Antstream limits you to their own library of games, not your own.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. GameEx icon
     3 likes

    Feature rich gaming front-end for MAME, GameBase, Daphne, PC Games and all command line based game emulators, along with being a complete Home Theatre PC solution or plug in for windows media center.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  11. Nostlan icon
     5 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. iiSU icon
     3 likes

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

    26 iiSU alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Online
     
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