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 14 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to LaunchBox are Retrom, Pegasus, Lakka and Attract-Mode.
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LaunchBox alternatives are mainly Game Emulators, but if you're looking for Game Library Managers or Linux Distros you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to LaunchBox.- Game Library Manager
- Freemium • Proprietary
- 135 RetroArch alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
France
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Blackberry
- iPad
- F-Droid
- Steam
- Raspberry Pi
- Playstation
- Xbox
RetroArch Features
- 40 Retrom alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
- Docker
- 43 Pegasus alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Hungary
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Raspberry Pi
Pegasus Features
- 30 Lakka alternatives
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
Comments about Lakka as an Alternative to LaunchBox
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Raspberry Pi
Attract-Mode Features
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Android
GameEx Features
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.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Nostlan Features
- 15 DBGL alternatives
DBGL is a Java frontend for DOSBox, based largely upon the proven interface of D-Fend.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Country of Origin
Netherlands
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- DOSBox
DBGL Features
- 21 Boxer alternatives
Boxer plays all the MS-DOS games of your misspent youth, right here on your Mac.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
- Mac
DiscontinuedThe project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.4.0, released in February 2016, can be still downloaded from the official website
Boxer Features
GR-lida Features
Comments about GR-lida as an Alternative to LaunchBox
It's cross platform, it looks good and it works well
Linux-OS not meant to be used as game library organizer.