LaunchBox Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to LaunchBox for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows 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 many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to LaunchBox are Playnite, Retrom, Lakka and RetroBat.

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  1. RetroArch icon
     363 likes

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

    Open-source launcher and manager organizing PC, emulated, and custom games from platforms such as Steam, GOG, Origin, and Uplay under a single customizable interface, supporting metadata, controller mode, plugins, themes, playtime tracking, and multi-language options.

    61 Playnite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  3. 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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  4. 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cubieboard
    • HummingBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Odroid
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  5. RetroBat icon
     8 likes

    RetroBat is a set of Batch and Powershell scripts written to easily configure and launch EmulationStation for Windows. This frontend software is intended to gather your ROMs collection and run games with compatible emulators such as RetroArch.

    21 RetroBat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. 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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  7. kolektor icon
     8 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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. RomStation icon
     13 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

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    • Windows
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  9. 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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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  10. Gavilya icon
     9 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...

    27 Gavilya alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  11. 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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  12. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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