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RetroArchMAME
Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL 2.0. No ROMs are included.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings
  • Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles
  • Covers thousands of arcade, console and computer systems in one program
  • Accuracy is the stated priority, so behaviour matches the original hardware
  • 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
  • Accurate emulation of later hardware needs a genuinely fast machine
  • ROM sets must match the exact version MAME expects, which frustrates newcomers
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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