OpenEmu AlternativesTop Game Emulators and other similar apps like OpenEmu

OpenEmu is described as 'Open Emu is an open source project to bring game emulation to OS X as a first class citizen, leveraging modern OS X technologies such as Cocoa, Core Animation and Quartz, and 3rd party libraries like Sparkle for auto-updating' and is a popular Game Emulator in the gaming software category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OpenEmu for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best OpenEmu alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenEmu are Dolphin Emulator, DuckStation, Delta Emulator and Mame.

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  1. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

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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.

    154 RetroArch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Comments about RetroArch as an Alternative to OpenEmu
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    It emulates a variety of systems.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
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    Not nearly as easy to use as OpenEmu

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    its very instructional and very easy.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think RetroArch is a great OpenEmu alternative.

    • RetroArch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to OpenEmu.

    • RetroArch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenEmu.

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceOpenEmu is also Free and Open Source
  2. Dolphin Emulator icon

    Dolphin Emulator

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    Dolphin is an emulator for two recent Nintendo video game consoles: the GameCube and the Wii. It allows PC gamers to enjoy games for these two consoles in full HD (1080p) with several enhancements: compatibility with all PC controllers, turbo speed, networked multiplayer, and...

    7 Dolphin Emulator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    3

    It's an emulator, not an frontend.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Because it can only run 2 consoles. I´m searching for an alternative multi-console-emulator.

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    Doesn't do the same systems as openemu

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    • This alternative is disputed. Dolphin Emulator is a legitimate OpenEmu alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Dolphin Emulator is Free and Open SourceOpenEmu is also Free and Open Source
  4. DuckStation icon

    DuckStation

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    DuckStation is an simulator/emulator of the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, focusing on playability, speed, and long-term maintainability.

    12 DuckStation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
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    • DuckStation is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to OpenEmu.

    • DuckStation is Free and ProprietaryOpenEmu is Free and Open Source
    • DuckStation is LightweightOpenEmu is not according to our users
  6. Mame icon

    Mame

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    MAME stands for Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator. When used in conjunction with images of the original arcade game's ROM and disk data, MAME attempts to reproduce that game as faithfully as possible on a more modern general-purpose computer.

    24 Mame alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
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    It's an emulator, not an frontend.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    OpenEmu Icon
    Mame icon

    • Some users think Mame is a great OpenEmu alternative, some don't.

    • Mame is Free and Open SourceOpenEmu is also Free and Open Source
  7. mGBA icon

    mGBA

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    mGBA is an open source emulator of the Game Boy Advance. The goals are speed and accuracy.

    36 mGBA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Ludo icon

    Ludo

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    Ludo is an Emulator Frontend able to run retro video games. Ludo does not emulate the consoles itself, but does it through emulator plugins called libretro cores. Libretro cores are well known emulators (like Snes9x or Genesis Plus GX or PCSX) stripped from their user interface.

    35 Ludo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ludo's user interface is distraction free and configuration is always optional.
     
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    VisualBoyAdvance

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    VisualBoyAdvance (VBA) is a free software (GNU GPL) emulator targeted for the Game Boy, Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance handheld game consoles sold by Nintendo.

    38 VisualBoyAdvance alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
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    Openemu is a multi emulation software. VisualBoyAdvance emulates only one system.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    OpenEmu has a bunch of emulators. Visual Boy Advance is only for the GameBoy series.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    OpenEmu Icon
    VisualBoyAdvance icon

    • Some users think VisualBoyAdvance is a great OpenEmu alternative, some don't.

    • VisualBoyAdvance is Free and Open SourceOpenEmu is also Free and Open Source
  12. Pegasus icon

    Pegasus

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    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.

    49 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
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    RPCS3

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    RPCS3 is an experimental open-source Sony PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger written in C++ for Windows, Mac and Linux. RPCS3 began development in May of 2011 by its founders, DH and Hykem.

    7 RPCS3 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
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  14. Ares (Formerly Higan / BSNES) icon

    Ares (Formerly Higan / BSNES)

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    Ares, which apparently replaced higan, was formerly known as bsnes. The project was renamed after becoming a multi-system emulator.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Ares (Formerly Higan / BSNES) as an Alternative to OpenEmu
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    Negative
    0

    It's an emulator, not an frontend.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Ares (Formerly Higan / BSNES) icon

    • Some users think Ares (Formerly Higan / BSNES) is a great OpenEmu alternative, some don't.

    • Ares (Formerly Higan / BSNES) is Free and Open SourceOpenEmu is also Free and Open Source
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