RomStation AlternativesGame Emulators and other similar apps like RomStation

RomStation is described as 'Simple and all in one emulation with RomStation!' and is a Game Emulator in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to RomStation for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Android and Mac apps. The best RomStation alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RomStation are LaunchBox, Antstream Arcade, RetroGames for Windows and RetroAssembly.

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  1. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

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    A fast, modular emulator frontend offering portability and extensive support for systems from arcade consoles to mobile platforms, featuring game engines like Doom and Quake, and capabilities for real-time rewinding and shader support on a variety of devices.

    158 RetroArch alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    • RetroArch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to RomStation.

    • RetroArch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to RomStation.

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceRomStation is Free and Proprietary
  2. LaunchBox icon

    LaunchBox

     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...

    56 LaunchBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    Immerse Yourself
     
  4. Antstream Arcade icon

    Antstream Arcade

     5 likes

    Discover a lifetime of gaming, the ultimate retro gaming experience with Antstream Arcade. Dive into a vast collection of over 1300 classic games, with new titles added every week.

    65 Antstream Arcade alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to RomStation.

    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular commercial alternative to RomStation.

    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryRomStation is Free and Proprietary
  5. RetroGames for Windows icon

    RetroGames for Windows

     3 likes

    Utility that lets you preview a wide variety of retro games across many different platforms, serving to display graphics and gameplay showcases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
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  7. Ares Emulator icon

    Ares Emulator

     5 likes

    ares is a multi-system emulator that began development on October 14th, 2004. It is a descendent of higan and bsnes, and focuses on accuracy and preservation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Supported Systems
     
  9. WinDS PRO icon

    WinDS PRO

     13 likes

    WinDS PRO contains the latest versions of the emulators for the Nintendo, Sega and Playstation consoles for PC including:

    34 WinDS PRO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Screen
     
  10. KRetro icon

    KRetro

     2 likes

    KRetro is a Libretro frontend written in Qt/Kirigami, designed for Plasma Desktop, Mobile, and Bigscreen.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
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  11. Nostlan icon

    Nostlan

     5 likes

    A front-end or user interface (UI) is the presentation and interaction layer of an app or website. Most modern emulator apps have basic game list UIs that you can interact with using a mouse/keyboard but not a game controller.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dolphin (Wii, Gamecube, Virtual Console) [Linux, macOS, & Windows]
     
  12. Mednafen icon

    Mednafen

     20 likes

    Mednafen is a portable, utilizing OpenGL and SDL, argument(command-line)-driven multi-system emulator with many advanced features. The Atari Lynx, GameBoy (Color), GameBoy Advance, NES, PC Engine (TurboGrafx 16), SuperGrafx, Neo Geo Pocket (Color), PC-FX, and WonderSwan (Color)...

    39 Mednafen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Mednafen screenshot 1
     
  13. Happy Chick icon

    Happy Chick

     8 likes

    Happy Chick emulates more than 18 systems all in one APP, some of the included emulators are FAB/MAME/MAMEPLUS,PS,PSP,FC(NES),SFC(SNES),GBA,GBC,MD,NDS,DC,NGP,WS(WSC),PCE, ONS…etc. More games will be updated in the future...

    39 Happy Chick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Happy Chick screenshot 1
     
  14. RetroX icon

    RetroX

     6 likes

    RetroX is an Android application that will help you organize and play your own Retro Games with the less possible effort. Put your collection in your device and RetroX will take care of the rest.

    100 RetroX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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