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Batocera.linux vs RetroDECK: catalog facts
Batocera.linux	RetroDECK
Free Completely free and open source, with optional sponsorship.	Free Free to install from Flathub.
Linux	Linux
More than 250 supported systems Boots from USB or SD card without changing the installed system	Emulators and frontend preconfigured in one package Sandboxed Flatpak keeps files together
Runs as a dedicated boot system rather than an app on a desktop You must own and supply your own games	Linux only Flatpak packaging required
Operating system	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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