Xpadder Alternatives for Linux

Xpadder is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is AntiMicro, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Xpadder and eight of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Xpadder are AntiMicroX, Input Remapper, JoyShockMapper and xpadneo.

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  1. AntiMicro icon

    AntiMicro

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    antimicro is a graphical program used to map keyboard keys and mouse controls to a gamepad. This program is useful for playing PC games using a gamepad that do not have any form of built-in gamepad support.

    24 AntiMicro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Main window under FreeBSD / LXDE
     
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    Comments about AntiMicro as an Alternative to Xpadder
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    customisable and easy to assign buttons, best user interface

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    Open source, very easy to setup and use.

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    0

    Better than Xpadder because it's open source.

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    • Most users think AntiMicro is a great Xpadder alternative.

    • AntiMicro is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Xpadder.

    • AntiMicro is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Xpadder.

    • AntiMicro is Free and Open SourceXpadder is Paid and Proprietary
    • AntiMicro is CustomizableXpadder is not according to our users
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    AntiMicroX

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    Control desktop apps with gamepads on Linux and Windows using AntiMicroX. Map gamepad keys to keyboard, mouse, scripts, and executables with support for SDL2 configuration. Features include multiple mapping sets, auto profiles, macros, and compatibility with X.org and Wayland.

    32 AntiMicroX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. JoyShockMapper icon

    JoyShockMapper

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    A tool for PC gamers to play games with DualShock 4, DualSense, JoyCon, and Switch Pro Controllers. Gyro aiming, flick stick.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Start screen with custom mapping loaded.
     
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    xpadneo

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    Advanced Linux Driver for Xbox One Wireless Controller (shipped with Xbox One S).

    28 xpadneo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. QJoyPad icon

    QJoyPad

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    QJoyPad is a free Linux/QT program that lets you control any keyboard XWindows program with a gaming device

    13 QJoyPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Axis window
     

  9. rejoystick

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    Rejoystick - A gamepad/joystick translator/keymapper

    Rejoystick is a program that maps keypresses on your gamepad/joypad/joystick to keypresses on a keyboard when you are running X. Since it uses SDL to communicate with the gamepad device, it can work on every platform that prov.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. SDL2 Gamepad Tool icon

    SDL2 Gamepad Tool

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    It's a simple GUI tool to create/modify gamepad mappings for games that use SDL2 Game Controller API. Created to be an alternative to Steam Bigpicture gamepad configurator.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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