ScummVM AlternativesGame Emulators and other similar apps like ScummVM

ScummVM is described as 'Program which allows you to run certain classic graphical point-and-click adventure games, provided you already have their data files' and is a very popular Game Emulator in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to ScummVM for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Xbox and Android apps. The best ScummVM alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ScummVM are Antstream Arcade, RetriX, Ares Emulator and D-Fend Reloaded.

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ScummVM is a program which allows you to run certain classic graphical point-and-click adventure games, provided you already have their data files.

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ScummVM alternatives page was last updated Mar 10, 2025
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  1. RetroArch icon
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    RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

    147 RetroArch alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    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 ScummVM

     
    Comments about RetroArch as an Alternative to ScummVM
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    Positive Dec 17, 2019
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    RetroArch makes it possible to use ScummVM on some platforms that are not supported by the later, like the PS2, the 2001 Xbox, the Xbox One, the Wii U and more.

    ScummVM Icon
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    • RetroArch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to ScummVM.

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

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceScummVM is also Free and Open Source
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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

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Online Gaming

    Antstream Arcade VS ScummVM

     
    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to ScummVM.

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

    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryScummVM is Free and Open Source
  3. RetriX icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox

    RetriX Features

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

    RetriX VS ScummVM

     
  4. Ares Emulator icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Ares Emulator Features

    1.  Emulation

    Ares Emulator VS ScummVM

     
  5. D-Fend Reloaded icon
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    D-Fend Reloaded is a graphical environment for DOSBox . DOSBox emulates a complete computer including the DOS commandline and allows to run nearly all old DOS based games on modern hardware with any of the newer Windows versions.

    18 D-Fend Reloaded alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • DOSBox
    Discontinued

    Seems to be no longer in development as the last version 1.4.4 was released in 2015-07-31.

    D-Fend Reloaded VS ScummVM

     
    Comments about D-Fend Reloaded as an Alternative to ScummVM
    Guest
    Positive Oct 29, 2019
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    D-Fend supports almost ALL DOS games, while ScummVM only supports a handfull of specific games

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    • D-Fend Reloaded is Free and Open SourceScummVM is also Free and Open Source
  6. DBGL icon
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    DBGL is a Java frontend for DOSBox, based largely upon the proven interface of D-Fend.

    15 DBGL alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DOSBox

    DBGL Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Game Launcher
    3.  Batch processing
    4.  Multiple languages

    DBGL VS ScummVM

     
  7. Boxer icon
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    Boxer plays all the MS-DOS games of your misspent youth, right here on your Mac.

    21 Boxer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.4.0, released in February 2016, can be still downloaded from the official website

    Boxer Features

    1.  Emulation

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  8. ResidualVM icon
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    ResidualVM is a cross-platform 3D game interpreter which allows you to play LucasArts' Lua-based 3D adventures: Grim Fandango and Escape from Monkey Island, provided you already have their data files.

    1 ResidualVM alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    ResidualVM Features

    1.  Interpreter

    ResidualVM VS ScummVM

     
  9. Nostlan icon
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    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.

    122 Nostlan alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Nostlan Features

    1.  Controller Support
    2.  Game Launcher
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Xbox

    Nostlan VS ScummVM

     
  10. RetroX icon
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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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    RetroX VS ScummVM

     
  11. D-Box icon
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    D-Box is an easy to use front-end for DOSBox which enables you to run old MS-DOS games and other applications on a modern computer.

    13 D-Box alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AmigaOS

    D-Box VS ScummVM

     
  12. Spectral icon
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    Spectral is an experimental Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator from the 80s, which has been randomly assembled since the pandemic days. Accuracy and performance are long-term goals, but the primary focus is just having fun with this thing.

    45 Spectral alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Controller Support
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Portable
    6.  Supports Zip files
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Supports RAR files
    10.  Launcher
    11.  Layout
    12.  Graphical User Interface

    Spectral VS ScummVM

     
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