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RetroArch vs Attract-Mode Plus: catalog facts
RetroArch	Attract-Mode Plus
Free Free and open source, funded by donations.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, Linux
Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles	Scriptable layouts with image, video and audio support Flexible filtering of large game lists
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	Emulators must be installed and configured separately Building custom layouts requires scripting
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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