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 10 alternatives to RomStation for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Android and Mac apps. The best RomStation alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RomStation are LaunchBox, CDRomance, Antstream Arcade and WinDS PRO.

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Simple and all in one emulation with RomStation!

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  • 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...
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RomStation alternatives page was last updated Sep 2, 2024
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  1. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

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    RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

    148 RetroArch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • OpenPandora
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Main view

    RetroArch Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Modular System
    6.  Gameboy emulation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Variety
    9.  Rewind button
    10.  Portable

    RetroArch VS RomStation

     

    • 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

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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 RomStation

     
  4. 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

    Platforms

    • Online
    Example page pt. 2.

    CDRomance Features

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

    CDRomance VS RomStation

     
  5. Antstream Arcade icon

    Antstream Arcade

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    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.

    55 Antstream Arcade alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Antstream Arcade screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Online Gaming

    Antstream Arcade VS RomStation

     

    • 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
  6. WinDS PRO icon

    WinDS PRO

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

    29 WinDS PRO alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Screen

    WinDS PRO Features

    1.  Skinnable
    2.  Multi System Emulator
    3.  Multiple languages

    WinDS PRO VS RomStation

     
  7. Mednafen icon

    Mednafen

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    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)...

    32 Mednafen alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Mednafen screenshot 1

    Mednafen Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Multi System Emulator

    Mednafen VS RomStation

     
  9. Ares Emulator icon

    Ares Emulator

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    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.

    33 Ares Emulator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Supported Systems

    Ares Emulator Features

    1.  Emulation

    Ares Emulator VS RomStation

     
  10. RetroX icon

    RetroX

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    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.

    109 RetroX alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    RetroX screenshot 1

    RetroX VS RomStation

     
  11. RetriX icon

    RetriX

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    RetriX is an emulator front end for UWP, on all the hardware platforms it supports: it serves the same purpose as RetroArch but is built from the ground up to integrate as well as possible with Windows.

    109 RetriX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox
    RetriX screenshot 1

    RetriX Features

    1.  Windows Compatible
    2.  Emulation
    3.  Multi System Emulator

    RetriX VS RomStation

     
  12. kolektor icon

    kolektor

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    kolektor is a Video Game Collection manager for Windows, for organizing user's game library.

    10 kolektor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Grid view

    kolektor Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Games library
    3.  Game Launcher
    4.  Search metadata
    5.  Personal video game library
    6.  Launcher

    kolektor VS RomStation

     
  13. Happy Chick icon

    Happy Chick

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    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...

    37 Happy Chick alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Happy Chick screenshot 1

    Happy Chick Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Emulation

    Happy Chick VS RomStation

     
  14. MESS icon

    MESS

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    MESS emulates portable and console gaming systems, computer platforms and calculators. The project strives for accuracy and portability and therefore is not always the fastest emulator for any one particular system.

    105 MESS alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Menu

    MESS Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Multi System Emulator

    MESS VS RomStation

     
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