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 25 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 mGBA.

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OpenEmu alternatives page was last updated Jan 26, 2023
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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.

    135 RetroArch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    RetroArch Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Modular System
    6.  Gameboy emulation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Variety
    9.  Rewind button
    10.  Portable

    RetroArch VS OpenEmu

     
    Comments about RetroArch as an Alternative to OpenEmu
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Oct 22, 2017
    3

    It emulates a variety of systems.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Dec 10, 2018
    18

    Not nearly as easy to use as OpenEmu

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive •May 19, 2022
    0

    its very instructional and very easy.

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    OpenEmu Icon
    RetroArch icon

    • 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
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    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...

    6 Dolphin Emulator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    Dolphin Emulator screenshot 1

    Dolphin Emulator Features

    1.  Wii Emulation
    2.  Gamecube
    3.  Portable

    Dolphin Emulator VS OpenEmu

     
    Comments about Dolphin Emulator as an Alternative to OpenEmu
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative •Jul 9, 2019
    3

    It's an emulator, not an frontend.

    Guest
    Negative •Jan 26, 2023
    0

    Because it can only run 2 consoles. I´m searching for an alternative multi-console-emulator.

    Guest
    Negative •Jan 4, 2020
    1

    Doesn't do the same systems as openemu

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    Dolphin Emulator icon

    • 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
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    DuckStation

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

    9 DuckStation alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    Silent Hill

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Controller Support
    3.  Emulation

    DuckStation VS OpenEmu

     

    • DuckStation is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to OpenEmu.

    • DuckStation is Free and Open SourceOpenEmu is also Free and Open Source
    • DuckStation is LightweightOpenEmu is not according to our users
  5. Delta Emulator icon

    Delta Emulator

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    Delta is an iOS emulator that supports multiple game systems such as NES, SNES, N64, and DS, improving upon its predecessor, GBA4iOS.

    32 Delta Emulator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • AltStore
    • iPad
    Delta Emulator screenshot 1

    Delta Emulator Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Skins
    6.  Multiple windows

    Delta Emulator VS OpenEmu

     
  6. mGBA icon

    mGBA

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    mGBA screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Optimal performance

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free

    mGBA VS OpenEmu

     
  7. VisualBoyAdvance icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
    VisualBoyAdvance screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.8.0 beta 3, released in October 2005, can be still downloaded from FileHippo

    VisualBoyAdvance Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Emulation

    VisualBoyAdvance VS OpenEmu

     
    Comments about VisualBoyAdvance as an Alternative to OpenEmu
    Guest
    Negative •Jan 19, 2016
    10

    Openemu is a multi emulation software. VisualBoyAdvance emulates only one system.

    Guest
    Negative •Nov 2, 2019
    0

    OpenEmu has a bunch of emulators. Visual Boy Advance is only for the GameBoy series.

    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
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    GameHub

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    Games library manager. Supports: Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, Humble Trove, Wine and RetroArch.

    39 GameHub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.

    GameHub Features

    1. Steam icon  Import from Steam
    2. GOG.com icon  Import from GoG
    3.  Multi System Emulator
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Proton support for linux
    7.  Gameboy emulation
    8.  Flatpak

    GameHub VS OpenEmu

     
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    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.

    27 Ludo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Playstation

    Ludo VS OpenEmu

     
  11. 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.

    40 Pegasus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    Pegasus screenshot 1

    Pegasus Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Game Launcher

    Pegasus VS OpenEmu

     
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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.

    5 RPCS3 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
    RPCS3 screenshot 1

    RPCS3 Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Playstation

    RPCS3 VS OpenEmu

     
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