OpenEmu Alternatives for Windows

OpenEmu is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows 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 Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to OpenEmu are Dolphin Emulator, VisualBoyAdvance, Mame and DuckStation.

OpenEmu alternatives are mainly Game Emulators but may also be Game Library Managers or Compatibility Layer Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OpenEmu.

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OpenEmu

Free • Open Source
Game Emulator
Mac

Open Emu is an open source project to bring game emulation to OS X as a first class citizen, leveraging modern OS X...

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RetroArch
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Free • Open Source
Game Emulator
Mac
Windows
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Online
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Raspberry Pi
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Xbox
143 RetroArch alternatives
RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.
- - RetroArch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to OpenEmu.
- - RetroArch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenEmu.
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RetroArch Features
1. Controller SupportRetroArch supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
2. Dark ModeRetroArch supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Multi System Emulator
Multiplatform
Emulation
FOSS
Modular System
Gameboy emulation
Variety
Rewind button
Comments about RetroArch as a Alternative to OpenEmu
Most users think RetroArch is a great OpenEmu alternative.
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its very instructional and very easy.
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Guest
Although you lose the simplicity and charm of OpenEmu, it's easily the best alternative on Windows.
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Guest
Not nearly as easy to use as OpenEmu
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Guest
Not easy to use. I tried several times to set this up but couldn't. :(
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Guest
they both provide good library interfaces and ways of organising game backups, as well as being able to choose different shaders for different systems, and being able to choose an emulator core separately from the main gui which stays the same.
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Dolphin Emulator
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Free • Open Source
Game Emulator
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Flathub
6 Dolphin Emulator alternatives
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...
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Dolphin Emulator Features
1. PortableDolphin Emulator can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Wii Emulation
Gamecube
Comments about Dolphin Emulator as a Alternative to OpenEmu
This alternative is disputed. Dolphin Emulator is still a legitimate OpenEmu alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Guest
It's an emulator, not an frontend.
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Guest
Because it can only run 2 consoles. I´m searching for an alternative multi-console-emulator.
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Guest
Doesn't do the same systems as openemu
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Guest
It's s no Frontend, It's an emulator. — Dolphin is included in OpenEmu
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VisualBoyAdvance
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Free • Open Source
Game Emulator
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Haiku
AmigaOS
MorphOS
29 VisualBoyAdvance alternatives
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.
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VisualBoyAdvance Features
1. PortableVisualBoyAdvance can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Emulation
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.8.0 beta 3, released in October 2005, can be still downloaded from FileHippo

Comments about VisualBoyAdvance as a Alternative to OpenEmu
Some users think VisualBoyAdvance is a great OpenEmu alternative, some don't.
Guest
Openemu is a multi emulation software. VisualBoyAdvance emulates only one system.
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Guest
OpenEmu has a bunch of emulators. Visual Boy Advance is only for the GameBoy series.
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Mame
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Free • Open Source
Game Emulator
Mac
Windows
Linux
AmigaOS
MorphOS
15 Mame alternatives
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.
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Mame Features
1. PortableMame can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Integrated Android Emulator
Comments about Mame as a Alternative to OpenEmu
Some users think Mame is a great OpenEmu alternative, some don't.
Guest
It's an emulator, not an frontend.
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DuckStation
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Free • Open Source
Game Emulator
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
AppImageHub
Flathub
7 DuckStation alternatives
DuckStation is an simulator/emulator of the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, focusing on playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. The goal is to be as accurate as possible while maintaining performance suitable for low-end devices.
- - DuckStation is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to OpenEmu.
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DuckStation Features
Emulation
RPCS3
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Free • Open Source
Game Emulator
Mac
Windows
Linux
AppImageHub
Flathub
FreeBSD
5 RPCS3 alternatives
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.
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RPCS3 Features
Emulation
Playstation
mGBA
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Free • Open Source
Game Emulator
Mac
Windows
Linux
27 mGBA alternatives
mGBA is an open source emulator of the Game Boy Advance. The goals are speed and accuracy.
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mGBA Features
1. PortablemGBA can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Optimal performance
Opinions about mGBA as a Alternative to OpenEmu
This alternative is disputed. mGBA is still a legitimate OpenEmu alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Pegasus
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Free • Open Source
Game Library Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Raspberry Pi
26 Pegasus alternatives
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.
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Pegasus Features
1. PortablePegasus can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Game Launcher
Ares (Formerly Higan / BSNES)
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Free • Open Source
Game Emulator
Mac
Windows
Linux
51 Ares (Formerly Higan / BSNES) alternatives
Ares, which apparently replaced higan, was formerly known as bsnes. The project was renamed after becoming a multi-system emulator.
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Ares (Formerly Higan / BSNES) Features
1. PortableAres (Formerly Higan / BSNES) can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Multi System Emulator
Add a screenshot

Comments about Ares (Formerly Higan / BSNES) as a Alternative to OpenEmu
Some users think Ares (Formerly Higan / BSNES) is a great OpenEmu alternative, some don't.
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It's an emulator, not an frontend.
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