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The best Linux Distro alternative to RetroArch is Lakka, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to RetroArch and four of them are Linux Distros so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux Distro alternatives to RetroArch are ChimeraOS, Kazeta and OpenDingux.

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    Lakka

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    Lakka is the official Linux distribution of RetroArch and the libretro ecosystem. Each game system is implemented as a libretro core, while the frontend RetroArch takes care of inputs and display.

    37 Lakka alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cubieboard
    • HummingBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Odroid
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    ChimeraOS

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    ChimeraOS (formerly GamerOS) is an operating system that provides an out of the box couch gaming experience. After installation, boot directly into Steam Big Picture and start playing your favorite games.

    19 ChimeraOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    OpenDingux

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    OpenDingux is a Linux-based embedded operating system for MIPS processors, designed primarily for portable game consoles. it's designed to have low latency and minimal overhead for very high responsiveness.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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