RetroArch AlternativesOnly apps categorised as DOS Emulators

The best DOS Emulator alternative to RetroArch is GameHub, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to RetroArch and seven of them are DOS Emulators so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting DOS Emulator alternatives to RetroArch are DBGL, D-Fend Reloaded, NostalgiApp and Boxer.

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  1. DBGL icon
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    DBGL is a Java frontend for DOSBox, based largely upon the proven interface of D-Fend.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DOSBox
     
  2. D-Fend Reloaded icon
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    D-Fend Reloaded is a graphical environment for DOSBox . DOSBox emulates a complete computer including the DOS commandline and allows to run nearly all old DOS based games on modern hardware with any of the newer Windows versions.

    18 D-Fend Reloaded alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • DOSBox
     
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    Experience your favorite classic games with a native macOS launcher built for eXoDOS, eXoScummVM, RetroArch, and 60+ retro gaming platforms

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Boxer icon
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    Boxer plays all the MS-DOS games of your misspent youth, right here on your Mac.

    21 Boxer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    [Development stage] JavaScript PC DOS Emulator.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. jDosbox icon
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    This is an x86 emulator written in pure Java based on the Dosbox project. It currently supports running Dosbox's built in DOS and well as booting into Windows 95/98/NT4.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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