RetroBat Alternatives

RetroBat is described as 'Set of Batch and Powershell scripts written to easily configure and launch EmulationStation for Windows. This frontend software is intended to gather your ROMs collection and run games with compatible emulators such as RetroArch' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to RetroBat for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Android, Mac and Raspberry Pi apps. The best RetroBat alternative is Playnite, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RetroBat are Retrom, Pluvia, Lakka and Batocera.linux.

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  1. Playnite icon
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    Video game library manager and launcher with support for 3rd party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin and Uplay, providing one unified interface for your games.

    45 Playnite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Playnite is the most popular Windows alternative to RetroBat.

    • Playnite is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to RetroBat.

    • Playnite is Free and Open SourceRetroBat is also Free and Open Source
    • Playnite is CustomizableRetroBat is not according to our users
  2. Retrom icon
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    Centralized game library management service, allowing you to host games on one device and connect multiple clients, supporting cross-platform play and emulation. Easily manage emulator profiles, with web client access for metadata and artwork showcase.

    42 Retrom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
    • Retrom is the most popular Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to RetroBat.

    • Retrom is Free and Open SourceRetroBat is also Free and Open Source
    • Retrom is Privacy focusedRetroBat is not according to our users
  3. Pluvia icon
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    Lightweight unofficial Android client allows DRM-free game play using Winlator, Steam Cloud integration for save access and resuming, custom game container settings, viewing and downloading games, friends list support, and open-source, emulation-focused features.

    9 Pluvia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
    • Pluvia is the most popular Android alternative to RetroBat.

    • Pluvia is Free and Open SourceRetroBat is also Free and Open Source
  4. Lakka icon
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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
     
  5. LaunchBox icon
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    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...

    54 LaunchBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  6. EmuDeck icon
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    Emulator configurator for Linux (SteamOS and ChimeraOS), Windows, and Android. Includes features such as pre-configured controls, RetroArch aspect ratios, universal hotkeys, auto save / load and steam ROM manager integration.

    5 EmuDeck alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • SteamOS
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  7. Retropie icon
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    RetroPie allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi or PC into a retro-gaming machine. It builds upon Raspbian, EmulationStation, RetroArch and many other projects to enable you to play your favourite classic games with the minimum set-up.

    13 Retropie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  8. RetroDECK icon
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    RetroDECK is a powerful all-in-one retro gaming platform designed for handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck, full Linux desktops, Linux HTPC setups, and Linux-based PC consoles such as the Steam Machine.

    11 RetroDECK alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • SteamOS
     
  9. ES-DE icon
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    ES-DE is a frontend for browsing and launching games from your multi-platform collection. It comes preconfigured for use with a large selection of emulators, game engines, game managers and gaming services. It can also run locally installed games and applications.

    11 ES-DE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
     
  10. iiSU icon
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    Dual-screen Android launcher designed for handhelds like AYANEO Pocket DS, Odin 2, and Retroid Dual-Screen. Currently in Alpha.

    24 iiSU alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Online
     
    • iiSU is the most popular Web-based alternative to RetroBat.

    • iiSU is Freemium and Open SourceRetroBat is Free and Open Source
    • iiSU is Privacy focused and LightweightRetroBat is not according to our users
  11. Recalbox icon
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    Recalbox is a light embedded system created to run on the raspberryPi ,raspberryPI 2 and others!

    11 Recalbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Odroid
     
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