Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
+9
LaunchBox Alternatives
Apps similar to LaunchBox include RetroArch, which is free and open source. Other options are Playnite, Lutris, Retrom and Lemuroid. Game Emulators like LaunchBox are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and the web.
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Alternatives list
D-Box is an easy to use front-end for DOSBox which enables you to run old MS-DOS games and other applications on a modern computer.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- AmigaOS
Norway
+1
BizHawk is a multi-system emulator designed predominantly around the production of Tool Assisted Speedruns (TAS). BizHawk focuses on core accuracy and power user tools while still being an easy-to-use emulator for casual gaming.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
United States
DOSBoxLauncher configures and starts DOS applications (e.g. games) using a DOSBox app on the system. DOSBox itself is not part of this app and must be installed separately (see https://www.dosbox.com). A simple configuration with a few parameters is in the focus.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Spectral is an experimental Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator from the 80s, which has been randomly assembled since the pandemic days. Accuracy and performance are long-term goals, but the primary focus is just having fun with this thing.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
PlayLog is a game library tracker for phone and web. Browse what you own, see playtime, update statuses, and keep your collection organized without juggling spreadsheets or store apps.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
- Android
+2
The first custom emulation frontend for Nintendo Switch - a beautiful, intuitive interface built entirely in pure C++ for native performance and future cross-platform compatibility.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
Brazil
+2
Couch-first, controller-native PC game library and launcher with support for pluggable storefront providers and customizable themes.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Netherlands
EU
+6
NeoStation provides a fast, lightweight, and customizable experience for managing and launching retro games across desktop and mobile devices, with seamless integration for RetroArch and standalone emulators.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Android TV
- Flathub
- AppImage
Chile
A lightweight, offline-first desktop game collection manager and tracker with native SteamGridDB & IGDB artwork support.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
+4
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary (Apache-2.0)
Platforms
- Android
Germany- EU
+2
Meteoric is a versatile video game library manager inspired by GOG Galaxy and Playnite. Built with Rust, Angular, and Tauri, it helps manage your game library and achievements by connecting to services like Steam, GOG, and Epic Games.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Mac
France- EU
+9
