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Batocera.linuxRetroBat
Free

Completely free and open source, with optional sponsorship.

 Free

The open-source distribution is available without a license fee.

Linux Windows
  • More than 250 supported systems
  • Boots from USB or SD card without changing the installed system
  • Everything is preconfigured, including controller mapping across emulators
  • Runs portably from a USB drive
  • Runs as a dedicated boot system rather than an app on a desktop
  • You must own and supply your own games
  • Windows only
  • Large download, and customising beyond its defaults takes effort
Operating system Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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