OpenEmu Alternatives

One of the most popular alternatives to OpenEmu is RetroArch, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are Dolphin Emulator, DuckStation, mGBA and Mame. Game Emulators like OpenEmu are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone.

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  1. Ares Emulator icon

    Ares Emulator

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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
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Supported Systems
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  2. Antstream Arcade icon

    Antstream Arcade

     5 likes

    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
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  4. KRetro icon

    KRetro

     2 likes

    KRetro is a Libretro frontend written in Qt/Kirigami, designed for Plasma Desktop, Mobile, and Bigscreen.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    KRetro screenshot 1
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  5. ARMSX2 icon

    ARMSX2

     5 likes

    ARMSX2 is a new open source emulator for the PS2, it is based on the PCSX2 emulator and aims to be the next step in PS2 emulation on Android, as well as cross platform support for iOS and other ARM Platforms.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  6. WinDS PRO icon

    WinDS PRO

     13 likes

    WinDS PRO contains the latest versions of the emulators for the Nintendo, Sega and Playstation consoles for PC including:

    39 WinDS PRO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU
    Main Screen
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  8. Kega Fusion icon

    Kega Fusion

     47 likes

    Kega 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.

    38 Kega Fusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Kega Fusion screenshot 1
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  10. Mednafen icon

    Mednafen

     20 likes

    Mednafen is a portable, utilizing OpenGL and SDL, argument(command-line)-driven multi-system emulator with many advanced features. The Atari Lynx, GameBoy (Color), GameBoy Advance, NES, PC Engine (TurboGrafx 16), SuperGrafx, Neo Geo Pocket (Color), PC-FX, and WonderSwan (Color)...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Global
    Mednafen screenshot 1
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  11. BizHawk icon

    BizHawk

     7 likes

    BizHawk is a multi-system emulator designed predominantly around the production of Tool Assisted Speedruns (TAS). BizHawk focuses on core accuracy and power user tools while still being an easy-to-use emulator for casual gaming.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    BizHawk screenshot 1
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  12. My Boy! icon

    My Boy!

     5 likes

    My Boy! is an emulator to run GameBoy Advance games on the broadest range of Android devices, from very low-end phones to modern tablets. It emulates nearly all aspects of the real hardware correctly.

    39 My Boy! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Windows Phone
    My Boy! screenshot 1
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  13. RetroX icon

    RetroX

     6 likes

    RetroX is an Android application that will help you organize and play your own Retro Games with the less possible effort. Put your collection in your device and RetroX will take care of the rest.

    106 RetroX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    RetroX screenshot 1
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  14. BigPEmu icon

    BigPEmu

     4 likes

    Welcome to the home of BigPEmu! BigPEmu is the first Atari Jaguar emulator to feature compatibility with the entire retail library, along with excellent performance and a wide variety of unique features.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
    BigPEmu screenshot 1
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