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EX EmulatorsRetroArch
Free

Source code is published under the GPL.

 Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

Linux, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Covers many consoles and home computers
  • Focus on low audio and video latency
  • Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings
  • Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles
  • Each system is a separate app rather than one frontend
  • Mainly targets Android and Linux
  • The settings menu is deep and intimidating the first time
  • You still have to download cores, and some systems need BIOS files you must supply
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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