ROMhacking AlternativesGame Emulators and other similar apps like ROMhacking

ROMhacking is described as 'Net is home to classic video game modifications, fan translations, console homebrew, utilities, and learning resources' and is a Game Emulator in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to ROMhacking, not only websites but also apps for Windows. The best ROMhacking alternative is CDRomance, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to ROMhacking are Vimm’s Lair, The ROM Depot, CoolROM and RomStation.

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  1. CDRomance icon

    CDRomance

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    Download Free Game ROMs. ISOs for your emulators to play on any platform, Windows/PC, MAC, Linux, Android. We focus on CD/DVD based Systems like Sony PlayStation (PSX), PS2, PSP, Gamecube.

    27 CDRomance alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Online
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    CDRomance Features

    1.  Download ISO Images
    2.  Roms
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Emulation
    5.  Playstation
    6.  Integrated Search

    CDRomance VS ROMhacking

     

    • CDRomance is the most popular Web-based alternative to ROMhacking.

    • CDRomance is the most popular free alternative to ROMhacking.

    • CDRomance is Free and ProprietaryROMhacking is also Free and Proprietary
  2. Vimm’s Lair icon

    Vimm’s Lair

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    Dedicated to nostalgia for many of the greatest game consoles ever made. Thousands of games, full-color manual scans, ratings and reviews, and much more. Whether you’re looking for some videogame nostalgia or just curious, you’re sure to find everything you need.

    22 Vimm’s Lair alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Vimm’s Lair screenshot 1
    Legal Warning

    Flagged as potentially breaking copyright or other laws

    Vimm’s Lair Features

    1.  Roms

    Vimm’s Lair VS ROMhacking

     
  3. The ROM Depot icon

    The ROM Depot

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    The ROM Depot is dedicated to the preservation of outdated software. There are currently 90 platforms containing over 100,000 files including games, manual, soundtracks, emulators, boxart, and more. You can even contribute your own files to the archive.

    25 The ROM Depot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    The ROM Depot screenshot 1

    The ROM Depot Features

    1.  Roms
    2.  Homebrew

    The ROM Depot VS ROMhacking

     
  4. CoolROM icon

    CoolROM

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    CoolROM is a database and download site for emulators and ROMs of classic videogame systems such as Nintendo 64, SNES, Game Boy and more.

    32 CoolROM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    CoolROM screenshot 1
    Warning

    The "Download Now" button downloads an application installer (CoolROM Downloader) that can contain harmful pieces of software. Use the "Alternative Download Link" to download the rom directly. Virustotal results - Windows: https://www.virustotal.com/#/file/8680cb03307d5d4f0910690c07edc8251df43183a3bf7cbfb81353c34e16357d Mac: https://www.virustotal.com/#/file/7f5cde211c7374fbd70d32d1b58a7fa9867cc537eacde62fa83c9ed4606c2b01

    CoolROM Features

    1. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    2.  Roms

    CoolROM VS ROMhacking

     
  5. RomStation icon

    RomStation

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    Simple and all in one emulation with RomStation!

    Features

    • All in one GB, GBC, GBA, NDS, NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Game Gear, Master System, MegaDrive, 32X, Mega-CD, Dreamcast, Neo-Geo, PS1, PS2 and Arcade together in one program.

    • Fast access to games The entire RomSt.

    24 RomStation alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    RomStation Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Multi System Emulator
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  Skinnable
    5.  Gamecube
    6.  Playstation
    7.  Multiple languages

    RomStation VS ROMhacking

     

    • RomStation is the most popular Windows alternative to ROMhacking.

    • RomStation is Free and ProprietaryROMhacking is also Free and Proprietary
  6. No-Intro Romset's (Archive.org) icon

    No-Intro Romset's (Archive.org)

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    Fairly Updated archive.org where you can find the majority of no-intro ROM sets.

    21 No-Intro Romset's (Archive.org) alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    No-Intro Romset's (Archive.org) VS ROMhacking

     
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  8. EpicRoms icon

    EpicRoms

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    Explore a vast collection of ROMs and ISOs for Nintendo, PlayStation, and more. We offer full Redump and No-Intro validated ROMs, ensuring high-quality and free Roms for PC and Console.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    EpicRoms screenshot 1
    Legal Warning

    Flagged as potentially breaking copyright or other laws

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Roms

    EpicRoms VS ROMhacking

     
  9. KillerRoms icon

    KillerRoms

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    Download free Video Games ISOsa nd ROMs! The Greatest collection videogame systems such as Nintendo 64, SNES, Game Boy and more exclusively on KillerRoms.

    25 KillerRoms alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    KillerRoms screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Roms
    2. YouTube icon  Youtube integration
    3.  Built-in 3D model viewer

    KillerRoms VS ROMhacking

     
  10. crocdb icon

    crocdb

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    Crocdb is a collection of game roms links, taken from the Internet and brought all in one place with a simple search system. The site was launched in August 2022 and will be maintained as long as it is useful to the community.

    21 crocdb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    crocdb screenshot 1

    crocdb Features

    1.  Aggregator
    2.  Emulation

    crocdb VS ROMhacking

     
  11. RomsEmulator icon

    RomsEmulator

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    This site provides you most of the games roms for different console, Emulators and Bios on one click download. Very easy to navigate and download your favorite games Roms and Emulators.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    RomsEmulator screenshot 1

    RomsEmulator Features

    1.  Roms

    RomsEmulator VS ROMhacking

     
  12. Emulation64 icon

    Emulation64

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    Emulation64.com is one of the oldest and most popular emulation sites with news, downloads, guides, articles, reviews and forums.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Emulation64 VS ROMhacking

     
  13. RomUlation icon

    RomUlation

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    Information and downloads for classic system emulators.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    RomUlation screenshot 1

    RomUlation VS ROMhacking

     
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