Alternatives to MustardOS
Custom firmware for retro gaming handhelds that is configurable, themeable and aimed at minimal setup. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
MustardOS
Custom firmware for retro gaming handhelds that is configurable, themeable and aimed at minimal setup.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as MustardOS.
KNULLI
Batocera-based custom firmware that turns retro gaming handhelds into emulation devices with RetroArch and standalone emulators.
KNULLI is Batocera-based handheld firmware that bundles RetroArch with standalone emulators like PPSSPP, adds Syncthing save sync, achievements and SSH, and likewise replaces the stock firmware.
ROCKNIX
An immutable Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices, focused on retro game emulation.
ROCKNIX is an open-source immutable Linux distribution for handhelds with Syncthing and rclone save sync, RetroAchievements, scraping and per-device performance profiles, and likewise runs on supported devices only.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Batocera.linux
A free, open-source retro gaming Linux distribution that boots from a USB stick or SD card.
RetroArch
One front end for dozens of emulators, with unified settings, shaders and a controller setup you only do once.
Lakka
A lightweight Linux distribution built on RetroArch that turns small computers into retro gaming consoles.
Recalbox
A retro gaming operating system that turns a Raspberry Pi or other hardware into a multi-system console.
