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, Raspberry Pi, Mac and Android apps. The best RetroBat alternative is Playnite, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RetroBat are Retrom, Pluvia, Batocera.linux and LaunchBox.

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RetroBat is a set of Batch and Powershell scripts written to easily configure and launch EmulationStation for Windows. This...

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RetroBat alternatives page was last updated Mar 22, 2025
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  1. Playnite icon

    Playnite

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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.

    37 Playnite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Playnite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Games library
    2.  Game Launcher
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Import from Epic Games
    5.  Front End Emulation
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7. Steam icon  Import from Steam
    8.  Search metadata
    9.  Launcher
    10.  API Integration
    11. GOG.com icon  Import from GoG
    12.  Controller Support

    Playnite VS RetroBat

     

    • 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

    Retrom

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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.

    37 Retrom alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Retrom screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Achievements Supported

    Retrom VS RetroBat

     

    • 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
  4. Pluvia icon

    Pluvia

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    A lightweight unofficial Steam client for Android with the ability to play DRM-Free games from your account and chat with friends.

    5 Pluvia alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Pluvia screenshot 1

    Pluvia Features

    1.  DRM Free
    2. Steam icon  Import from Steam
    3.  Steam cloud

    Pluvia VS RetroBat

     

    • Pluvia is the most popular Android alternative to RetroBat.

    • Pluvia is Free and Open SourceRetroBat is also Free and Open Source
  5. Batocera.linux icon

    Batocera.linux

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    Batocera.linux is an operating system specialized in retrogaming available for your pc and different nano computers like the Raspberry and the Odroids.

    14 Batocera.linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Odroid
    Batocera.linux screenshot 1

    Batocera.linux Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator

    Batocera.linux VS RetroBat

     
  6. LaunchBox icon

    LaunchBox

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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...

    56 LaunchBox alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    Immerse Yourself

    LaunchBox Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Front End Emulation
    3.  Game Launcher
    4.  Batch import
    5.  Launcher

    LaunchBox VS RetroBat

     
  7. Lakka icon

    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.

    28 Lakka alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cubieboard
    • HummingBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Odroid
    Splash screen

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Linux-based

    Lakka VS RetroBat

     
  9. EmuDeck icon

    EmuDeck

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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.

    4 EmuDeck alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • SteamOS
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    EmuDeck screenshot 1

    EmuDeck Features

    1.  Portable

    EmuDeck VS RetroBat

     
  10. Retropie icon

    Retropie

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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.

    9 Retropie alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Retropie screenshot 1

    Retropie VS RetroBat

     
  11. RetroDECK icon

    RetroDECK

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    Easy and fancy enviornment for managing and launching your retro games on Steam Deck without relying on a custom firmware.

    4 RetroDECK alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    RetroDECK screenshot 1

    RetroDECK VS RetroBat

     
  12. Recalbox icon

    Recalbox

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    Recalbox is a light embedded system created to run on the raspberryPi ,raspberryPI 2 and others!

    8 Recalbox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Odroid
    Recalbox screenshot 1

    Recalbox Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Multi System Emulator
    3.  Playstation

    Recalbox VS RetroBat

     
  13. Attract-Mode icon

    Attract-Mode

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    A graphical front-end for command line emulators that hides the underlying operating system and is intended to be controlled with a joystick, gamepad or spin dial. Ideal for use on arcade cabinet setups.

    18 Attract-Mode alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Attract-Mode screenshot 1

    Attract-Mode Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Front End Emulation
    4.  Windows XP Compatibility
    5.  Game Launcher

    Attract-Mode VS RetroBat

     
  14. Lulubox icon

    Lulubox

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    Lulubox is a free game supporter which is able to make your Android gaming experience better. Download Lulubox apk for all-inclusive game management application

    35 Lulubox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    Lulubox screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    No download available.

    Lulubox VS RetroBat

     
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