RetroArch Alternatives

RetroArch is described as 'A portable, fast, and lightweight emulator frontend supporting classic and modern gaming systems with features like real-time rewinding and shader support' and is a very popular Game Emulator in the gaming software category. There are more than 100 alternatives to RetroArch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best RetroArch alternative is Lemuroid, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RetroArch are DuckStation, OpenEmu, PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac and VisualBoyAdvance.

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RetroArch alternatives are mainly Game Emulators, but if you're looking for Game Library Managers or Compatibility Layer Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Windows, Linux and iPhone. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to RetroArch.
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  1. D-Box icon
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    D-Box is an easy to use front-end for DOSBox which enables you to run old MS-DOS games and other applications on a modern computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AmigaOS
     
  2. Kawaks icon
     14 likes

    Kawaks is a streamlined Neo-Geo/Capcom (CPS1/2) emulator that works well even in low-end computers and is compatible with Kaillera Netplay. You can assign macros to specific keys to perform otherwise complicated supermoves!

    14 Kawaks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Saturn.emu icon
     1 like

    Advanced open-source Saturn emulator based on Mednafen with a minimalist UI and a focus on low audio/video latency. At least a PIxel 4 or device with similar specs is recommended for optimal performance.

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  4. GBC.emu icon
     1 like

    Gameboy Emulator.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  5.  1 like

    A WIP PlayStation 1 emulator written in Rust.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. pSX icon
     22 likes

    PSX is an emulator of the PlayStation video game console for x86-based PC hardware. It is Windows and Linux compatible. The original game CDs can be used to play the games. ISO files are also supported. Graphics quality may be dependent on the power of the hardware.

    18 pSX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Snowflake icon
     6 likes

    Gaming emulator, zero-config (custom config, optional).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Boxer icon
     10 likes

    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
     
  9. Manic Emu icon
     1 like

    Manic EMU is an all-in-one retro game emulator for iOS. It packs powerful features while keeping a clean, sleek UI and delivering buttery-smooth gameplay.

    17 Manic Emu alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Regen icon
     2 likes

    Regen is an accuracy focused emulator which can emulate the following Sega console and computer systems with very high degree of accuracy:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. John GBA icon
     4 likes

    GBA emulator for android powered devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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