RetroArch Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to RetroArch for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is Lemuroid, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to RetroArch and loads of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to RetroArch are DuckStation, Super ZSNES, ScummVM and CrossOver.

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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. Lemuroid icon
     42 likes

    Lemuroid is an open-source emulation project based on Libretro. It's completely free, without ads and focused on ease of use and good user experience.

    36 Lemuroid alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    Lemuroid vs RetroArch Comments
    Teoman
    Positive
    0

    is good but i doesn't have advanced features it should have more options but still keeping it simple

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's MUCH easier to get started for beginners, instead of overwhelming you with vague and confusing concepts like "core"s and "content"s.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Lemuroid uses libretro cores just like retroarch but it's way simpler to use and it supports SD cards without tweaks

    3 of 4 comments
    • Lemuroid is Free and Open SourceRetroArch is also Free and Open Source
    • Lemuroid is LightweightRetroArch is not according to our users
  2. DuckStation icon
     55 likes

    DuckStation is an simulator/emulator of the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, focusing on playability, speed, and long-term maintainability.

    14 DuckStation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
     
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    DuckStation vs RetroArch Comments
    Douze
    Negative
    8

    DuckStation is an emulator, whereas RetroArch is a front-end for multiple emulators and the games using them.

    • DuckStation is Free and ProprietaryRetroArch is Free and Open Source
    • DuckStation is LightweightRetroArch is not according to our users
  3. Super ZSNES icon
     13 likes

    GPU-powered SNES emulator offering advanced CPU, audio, and PPU accuracy, high-res Mode 7, redesigned high-definition interface, fast forward, rewind, cheats, save states, and a Super Enhancement Engine for game-specific enhancements, available on multiple platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. ScummVM icon
     129 likes

    ScummVM is a program which allows you to run certain classic graphical point-and-click adventure games, provided you already have their data files.

    13 ScummVM alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Symbian S60
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
     
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    ScummVM vs RetroArch Comments
    Douze
    Negative
    4

    ScummVM is an emulator, whereas RetroArch is a front-end for multiple emulators and the games using them.

    • ScummVM is Free and Open SourceRetroArch is also Free and Open Source
  5. CrossOver icon
     77 likes

    Cross-platform utility enables seamless installation and execution of Windows applications on macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. No Windows license required—facilitates easy app management with a few clicks, eliminates the need for virtual machines and reboots, delivering efficient compatibility layer operation.

    46 CrossOver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
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    CrossOver vs RetroArch Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    CrossOver runs desktop software. RetroArch runs retro games.

    • CrossOver is Paid and ProprietaryRetroArch is Free and Open Source
    • CrossOver is a Compatibility Layer RetroArch is a Game Emulator
  6. PPSSPP icon
     90 likes

    Run PSP games across platforms in crisp HD, enjoy sharper textures, post-processing effects, anisotropic filtering, save or restore progress, customize input controls, transfer existing saves, play on low-spec devices with JIT-optimized performance, and more features.

    9 PPSSPP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Meta Quest
    • Android TV
    • Online
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • Blackberry 10
    • Symbian S60
    • MeeGo
    • Maemo
    • Nintendo Wii / Wii U
    • Windows Mobile
    • visionOS
     
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    PPSSPP vs RetroArch Comments
    Douze
    Negative
    6

    PPSSPP is an emulator, whereas RetroArch is a front-end for multiple emulators and the games using them.

    • PPSSPP is Free and Open SourceRetroArch is also Free and Open Source
  7. Vita3K icon
     17 likes

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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  8. Citra icon
     30 likes

    An experimental open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator/debugger written in C++. At this time, it only emulates a very small subset of 3DS hardware, and therefore is only useful for booting/debugging very simple homebrew demos. Citra is licensed under the GPLv2. Refer to the license.

    18 Citra alternatives

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    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
     
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    Discontinued

    Citra has been officially discontinued and its source code removed from GitHub following a lawsuit settlement with Nintendo: Nintendo has won once again: Yuzu and Citra emulators are being discontinued immediately

    Citra vs RetroArch Comments
    Douze
    Negative
    3

    Citra is an emulator, whereas RetroArch is a front-end for multiple emulators and the games using them.

    • Citra is Free and Open SourceRetroArch is also Free and Open Source
  9. ePSXe icon
     131 likes

    ePSXe (enhanced PSX emulator) is an emulator of the PlayStation video game console for x86-based PC hardware. ePSXe makes use of a plugin system to emulate GPU, SPU, and CD drive functions, similar to the model first introduced in PSEmu Pro.

    25 ePSXe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    ePSXe vs RetroArch Comments
    Douze
    Negative
    4

    ePSXe is a single emulator, whereas RetroArch is a front-end for multiple emulators and games using them !

    • ePSXe is Free and ProprietaryRetroArch is Free and Open Source
  10. LaunchBox icon
     49 likes

    LaunchBox was originally built as an attractive frontend to DOSBox, but has since expanded to support both modern PC games and emulated console platforms. LaunchBox aims to be the one-stop shop for gaming on your computer, for both modern and...

    64 LaunchBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  11. Daijisho icon
     8 likes

    Daijisho is a retro launcher that let you manage your retro games libraries. Daijisho cares about integrated experience, expansibility, aesthetic and pragmatical usabilities let you focus on games itself.

    18 Daijisho alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  12. Pegasus icon
     29 likes

    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.

    55 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
     
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