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RetroDECK vs Batocera.linux: catalog facts
RetroDECK	Batocera.linux
Free Free to install from Flathub.	Free Completely free and open source, with optional sponsorship.
Linux	Linux
Emulators and frontend preconfigured in one package Sandboxed Flatpak keeps files together	More than 250 supported systems Boots from USB or SD card without changing the installed system
Linux only Flatpak packaging required	Runs as a dedicated boot system rather than an app on a desktop You must own and supply your own games
Downloadable app	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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