LaunchBox Alternatives for Mac

LaunchBox is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to LaunchBox and 17 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to LaunchBox are Retrom, Lakka, Pegasus and Attract-Mode.

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  1. RetroArch icon
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    A fast, modular emulator frontend offering portability and extensive support for systems from arcade consoles to mobile platforms, featuring game engines like Doom and Quake, and capabilities for real-time rewinding and shader support on a variety of devices.

    167 RetroArch alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Haiku
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  2. Retrom icon
     41 likes

    Centralized game library management service, allowing you to host games on one device and connect multiple clients, supporting cross-platform play and emulation. Easily manage emulator profiles, with web client access for metadata and artwork showcase.

    54 Retrom alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  3. Lakka icon
     38 likes

    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.

    38 Lakka alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cubieboard
    • HummingBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Odroid
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  4. Pegasus icon
     29 likes

    Pegasus is a graphical frontend for browsing your game library (especially retro games) and launching them from one place. It's focusing on customizability, cross platform support (including embedded devices) and high performance.

    57 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
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  5. Attract-Mode icon
     2 likes

    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.

    24 Attract-Mode alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  6. GameEx icon
     4 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    GameEx screenshot 1
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  7. mGALAXY icon
     1 like

    mGalaxy is the best and easiest Mame and multi-emulator frontend for Windows layed out in a neat and nice interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  8. 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.

    118 Nostlan alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Dolphin (Wii, Gamecube, Virtual Console) [Linux, macOS, & Windows]
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  9. DBGL icon
     8 likes

    DBGL is a Java frontend for DOSBox, based largely upon the proven interface of D-Fend.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DOSBox
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
    DBGL screenshot 1
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  10. Experience your favorite classic games with a native macOS launcher built for eXoDOS, eXoScummVM, RetroArch, and 60+ retro gaming platforms

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Boxer icon
     10 likes

    Boxer plays all the MS-DOS games of your misspent youth, right here on your Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Boxer screenshot 1
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  12. GR-lida icon
     3 likes

    GR-lida is a graphical interface for managing the most used emulators like DOSBox abandonware VDMSound and ScummVM . This way you can easily run any game prepared for each emulator in today's computers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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