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RetromRetroArr
Free

Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Self-hosted Self-hosted
  • One central library shared across several machines
  • Integrates emulators for launching games
  • Recognises files for more than 170 platforms
  • Metadata from IGDB, ScreenScraper, Steam and GOG
  • Requires running and maintaining your own server
  • Mainly aimed at emulation rather than modern PC stores
  • Young project with a small user base
  • IGDB metadata needs Twitch developer credentials
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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