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Parallel LauncherRetroArch
Free

Free to download, with source code published on GitLab.

 Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Much simpler controller setup than RetroArch
  • Automatic ROM loading and settings
  • Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings
  • Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles
  • Nintendo 64 only
  • Mac build is Intel x86_64, though it loads an ARM emulator core on ARM machines
  • 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 September 23, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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