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GameVaultRetroArr
Freemium

Free to self-host; GameVault+ adds paid extras.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, Web, Self-hosted Self-hosted
  • Multi-user access for friends and family
  • Automatic metadata and cover art
  • Recognises files for more than 170 platforms
  • Metadata from IGDB, ScreenScraper, Steam and GOG
  • Only for DRM-free games you already have
  • Requires running your own server
  • Young project with a small user base
  • IGDB metadata needs Twitch developer credentials
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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