PPSSPP AlternativesGame Emulators and other similar apps like PPSSPP

PPSSPP is described as 'PSP emulator written in C++, and translates PSP CPU instructions directly into optimized x86, x64 and ARM machine code, using JIT recompilers (dynarecs)' and is a popular Game Emulator in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PPSSPP for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best PPSSPP alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PPSSPP are Vita3K, KRetro, Antstream Arcade and RetroGames for Windows.

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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.

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

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

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourcePPSSPP is also Free and Open Source
  2. Vita3K icon

    Vita3K

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    Vita3K is the world's first functional experimental open-source PlayStation Vita emulator for Windows, Linux and macOS.

    5 Vita3K alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    Comments about Vita3K as an Alternative to PPSSPP
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    It's ps vita emulator. Not an psp emulator

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    • Vita3K is Free and Open SourcePPSSPP is also Free and Open Source
  4. KRetro icon

    KRetro

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
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  5. Antstream Arcade icon

    Antstream Arcade

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    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.

    65 Antstream Arcade alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to PPSSPP.

    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular commercial alternative to PPSSPP.

    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryPPSSPP is Free and Open Source
  6. RetroGames for Windows icon

    RetroGames for Windows

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    Utility that lets you preview a wide variety of retro games across many different platforms, serving to display graphics and gameplay showcases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
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  7. Spectral icon

    Spectral

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    Spectral is an experimental Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator from the 80s, which has been randomly assembled since the pandemic days. Accuracy and performance are long-term goals, but the primary focus is just having fun with this thing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Jpcsp icon

    Jpcsp

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    JPCSP is an open source PlayStation Portable emulator for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X written in Java.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Nostlan

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    A front-end or user interface (UI) is the presentation and interaction layer of an app or website. Most modern emulator apps have basic game list UIs that you can interact with using a mouse/keyboard but not a game controller.

    116 Nostlan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dolphin (Wii, Gamecube, Virtual Console) [Linux, macOS, & Windows]
     
  11. RetroFab icon

    RetroFab

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    RetroFab is an online collection of 3D simulations of vintage electronic games that can be played in your browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Delta Online Play icon

    Delta Online Play

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    Delta Online Play is your ultimate destination for nostalgia-filled gaming experiences. Step into the past and relive the golden age of video games with a vast collection of retro classics at your fingertips.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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