Open Source Retropie AlternativesGame Emulators and other similar apps like Retropie

The best open source alternative to Retropie is Lakka. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Retropie and 11 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Retropie are Batocera.linux, ES-DE, RetroBat and Kazeta.

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  1. 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
     
  2. 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.

    13 ES-DE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
     
  3. RetroBat icon
     6 likes

    RetroBat is a 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.

    17 RetroBat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. iiSU icon
     3 likes

    Dual-screen Android launcher designed for handhelds like AYANEO Pocket DS, Odin 2, and Retroid Dual-Screen. Currently in Alpha.

    26 iiSU alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Online
     
  5. Recalbox icon
     15 likes

    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
     
  6. Retro gaming on the Raspberry Pi and includes RetroArchievements.org support, HDMI-CEC and PS3/XBOX 360 control pad support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  7. A fully customizable "console" in your living room that not only plays all the classic games you grew up with, but also brings modern features such as Gaming Achievements, Gaming Profiles, Online play, Social Interaction and more?.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  8. ROCKNIX icon
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    ROCKNIX is an immutable Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices focused on retro gaming emulation. It is developed by a small community of enthusiasts and our goal is to produce an operating system that has the features and capabilities we need and to have fun as we...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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