OpenEmu Alternatives for Linux

OpenEmu is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to OpenEmu and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to OpenEmu are Dolphin Emulator, DuckStation, VisualBoyAdvance and mGBA.

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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...

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OpenEmu alternatives page was last updated Jan 26, 2023
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    RetroArch

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    RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

    151 RetroArch alternatives
    Main view

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • OpenPandora
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Online updater
    Screen keyboard
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    Playlist

    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
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    It emulates a variety of systems.

    Top positive comment •Oct 22, 2017
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    Guest

    Not nearly as easy to use as OpenEmu

    Top negative comment •Dec 10, 2018
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    its very instructional and very easy.

    Positive comment •May 19, 2022
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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
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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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub

    Dolphin Emulator Features

    1.  Wii Emulation
    2.  Gamecube
    3.  Portable
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    Guest

    It's an emulator, not an frontend.

    Negative comment •Jul 9, 2019
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    Because it can only run 2 consoles. I´m searching for an alternative multi-console-emulator.

    Negative comment •Jan 26, 2023
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    It's s no Frontend, It's an emulator. — Dolphin is included in OpenEmu

    Negative comment •Mar 27, 2021
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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
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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.

    8 DuckStation alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    DuckStation Features

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

    • DuckStation is Free and Open SourceOpenEmu is also Free and Open Source
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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.

    33 VisualBoyAdvance alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS

    VisualBoyAdvance Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Emulation
    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

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    Guest

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

    Negative comment •Jan 19, 2016
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    Guest

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

    Negative comment •Nov 2, 2019
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    • 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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    mGBA

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

    31 mGBA alternatives
    mGBA screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
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    GameHub

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

    35 GameHub alternatives
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    GameHub supports non-native games as well as native games for Linux. It supports multiple compatibility layers for non-native games: Wine / Proton DOSBox RetroArch ScummVM It also allows to add custom emulators. GameHub supports WineWrap — a set of preconfigured wrappers for supported games.
    GameHub supports multiple game sources and services: Steam GOG Humble Bundle Humble Trove Locally installed games can also be added to GameHub.
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    GameHub makes storing and managing your DRM-free game collection easier. Download installers, DLCs and bonus content and GameHub will save your downloads according to settings.

    GameHub Features

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

    18 Mame alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS

    Mame Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Integrated Android Emulator
    Mame screenshot 1
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    Guest

    It's an emulator, not an frontend.

    Negative comment •Jul 9, 2019
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    • Some users think Mame is a great OpenEmu alternative, some don't.

    • Mame is Free and Open SourceOpenEmu is also Free and Open Source
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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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD

    RPCS3 Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Playstation
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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.

    25 Ludo alternatives
    Ludo's user interface is distraction free and configuration is always optional.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Playstation
    Scan your games and browse your collection categorized by system with playlists showing in-game screenshots. Playlists
    A contextual menu gives you access to actions and quick save / quick load anytime.
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    configured with sane defaults guaranteeing a balance of speed and accuracy.
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