KRetro is a Libretro frontend written in Qt/Kirigami, designed for Plasma Desktop, Mobile, and Bigscreen.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- KDE Plasma
- Linux Mobile
- Plasma Mobile
Germany
EU
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MESS Alternatives
Games similar to MESS include RetroArch, which is free and open source. Other options are Super ZSNES, Snes9x, ZSNES and VisualBoyAdvance. You're spoiled for choice with Game Emulators like MESS: we list more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone.
Alternatives list
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.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Epic Games Store
- Playstation
- Xbox
United Kingdom
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38 Kega Fusion alternativesKega Fusion is an emulator for the Sega Genesis / Megadrive, Master System, Game Gear, 32x, SegaCD/MegaCD, SVP, Pico, SG-1000, SC-3000, and SF-7000 emulator for Win9x/ME/2000/XP/Vista/Win7, Mac OSX (Intel), and Linux.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- United Kingdom
39 WinDS PRO alternativesWinDS PRO contains the latest versions of the emulators for the Nintendo, Sega and Playstation consoles for PC including:
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Spain- EU
Genesis Plus GX is an open-source Sega 8/16 bit emulator focused on accuracy and portability. Initially ported and developped on Gamecube / Wii consoles through libogc / devkitPPC, this emulator is now available on many other platforms through various frontends such as:
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- Mac
- Linux
- FreeBSD
- iPhone
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Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Online
24 RomStation alternativesSimple and all in one emulation with RomStation!
Features
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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.
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Fast access to games The entire RomSt.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
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ares is a multi-system emulator that began development on October 14th, 2004. It is a descendent of higan and bsnes, and focuses on accuracy and preservation.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- United Kingdom
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Nestopia is a NES emulator that was written in C++ and it is perfect for games requiring precise timing since it is very cycle-accurate. With support for an incredible amount of mappers. It also supports NSFs, the famicom disk system, save states, IPS patching, battery-saved...
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Sweden- EU
FCEUX is a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Famicom, and Famicom Disk System (FDS) emulator. It supports both PAL (European) and NTSC (USA/JPN) modes. It supports both Windows and SDL versions for cross compatibility.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Global
Mesen is a multi-system emulator (NES, SNES, Game Boy, PC Engine, Master System/Game Gear) for Windows, Linux and macOS built in C++ and C#.
It also includes an extensive set of debugging tools for homebrew development and romhacking.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Mac
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Advanced open-source SNES emulator based on Snes9x with a minimalist UI and a focus on low audio/video latency, supporting a wide variety of devices from the original Xperia Play to modern devices like the Nvidia Shield and Pixel phones.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
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