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Ymir vs Mednafen: catalog facts
YmirMednafen
Free

The open-source emulator is available without a license fee.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • High Saturn compatibility with a modern, usable interface
  • Save states and debugging tools that older Saturn emulators lack
  • One accurate emulator covering a long list of systems
  • Saturn and PC Engine emulation are among the most accurate available
  • Young project, so behaviour changes between releases
  • Saturn emulation is demanding on CPU
  • Command-line driven with no real graphical interface
  • Configuration is a text file with many options
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
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 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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