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Lakka vs RetroArch: catalog facts
Lakka	RetroArch
Free Free and open source community project.	Free Free and open source, funded by donations.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Built on RetroArch with netplay, rewind and shaders Automatic joypad recognition	Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles
Tied to RetroArch's interface and cores Runs as a dedicated system rather than an app on a desktop	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
Operating system	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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 20, 2026

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