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RetroArchMupen64Plus
Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings
  • Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles
  • Plugin design lets you swap video and audio back ends
  • Dynamic recompilers for x86, amd64 and ARM
  • 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
  • Command-line front end only; a separate GUI is needed for menus
  • Plugin setup can be confusing
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 23, 2026

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