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ShadPS4

Offers PlayStation 4 emulation for Windows and Linux using a C++20 open-source platform, integrates Vulkan for rendering, relies on SDL3 and ImGui, and remains in active alpha development with ongoing updates.

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  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Flathub
  • Flatpak
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Install from the command line

  • winget install -e --id shadps4-emu.shadPS4
  • flatpak install flathub net.shadps4.shadPS4

Be careful what you paste into a terminal. Check what a command installs before running it.

What is ShadPS4?

ShadPS4 is a PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, written in C++. If you encounter issues or questions, refer to the Quickstart.

Currently, the emulator can successfully run games like Bloodborne, Dark Souls Remastered, Red Dead Redemption, and many other games.