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RetroArch vs Rosalie's Mupen GUI: catalog facts
RetroArch	Rosalie's Mupen GUI
Free Free and open source, funded by donations.	Free Free and open source.
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	Simple interface over the Mupen64Plus core Netplay support
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	No macOS build mentioned Netplay needs port forwarding or a server
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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