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MednaffeRetroArch
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.

 Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

Windows, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Graphical settings for a command-line emulator
  • Lightweight, depending only on GTK 3
  • Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings
  • Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles
  • Front end only; emulation depends on Mednafen
  • No macOS build
  • 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-3.0 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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