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MednafenRetroArch
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • One accurate emulator covering a long list of systems
  • Saturn and PC Engine emulation are among the most accurate available
  • Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings
  • Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles
  • Command-line driven with no real graphical interface
  • Configuration is a text file with many options
  • 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-2.0 License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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