RomStation Alternatives for Linux

RomStation is not available for Linux but there are a few alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to RomStation and four of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to RomStation are Mednafen, Nostlan and MESS.

RomStation alternatives are mainly Game Emulators but may also be Game Library Managers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of RomStation.

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RomStation

Free • Proprietary
Game Emulator
Windows

Simple and all in one emulation with RomStation!

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All in one GB, GBC, GBA, NDS, NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii,...

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RetroArch
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Free • Open Source
Game Emulator
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138 alternatives to RetroArch
RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.
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RetroArch Features
1. Controller SupportRetroArch supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
2. Dark ModeRetroArch supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Multi System Emulator
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Gameboy emulation
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Mednafen
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Free • Open Source
Game Emulator
Windows
Linux
29 alternatives to Mednafen
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)...
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Mednafen Features
1. PortableMednafen can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Multi System Emulator
Nostlan
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Free • Open Source
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115 alternatives to Nostlan
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.
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1. Controller SupportNostlan supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
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Xbox
MESS
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Game Emulator
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Windows
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99 alternatives to MESS
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.
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RetroArch

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Mednafen

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Nostlan

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MESS

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