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Lakka vs RetroDECK: catalog facts
Lakka	RetroDECK
Free Free and open source community project.	Free Free to install from Flathub.
Linux	Linux
Built on RetroArch with netplay, rewind and shaders Automatic joypad recognition	Emulators and frontend preconfigured in one package Sandboxed Flatpak keeps files together
Tied to RetroArch's interface and cores Runs as a dedicated system rather than an app on a desktop	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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