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EmulationStation

a graphical emulator front-end.

Some of the top features or benefits of EmulationStation are: User-Friendly Interface, Platform Agnostic, Highly Customizable, Community Support, and Multi-Platform Support. You can visit the info page to learn more.

Best EmulationStation Alternatives & Competitors in 2025

The best EmulationStation alternatives based on verified products, community votes, reviews and other factors.
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    RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players.

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  2. 18

    Batocera.linux is an open-source and completely free retro-gaming distribution that can be copied to a USB stick or an SD card with the aim of turning any computer/nano computer into a gaming console during a game or permanently.

    Open Source

    /batocera-linux-alternatives
  3. 20

    LaunchBox is a portable, box-art-based games database and launcher for DOSBox, emulators, arcade cabinets, and PC Games. Download it free!

    /launchbox-alternatives
  4. 18

    Source code generated using layoutit.com

    Open Source

    /playnite-alternatives
  5. 10

    RETROBAT RetroBat is a software distribution designed for emulation and to be the easiest way to enjoy your game collection on your Windows computer.

    /retrobat-alternatives
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    HyperSpin is an animated arcade frontend for Windows for use on Home Arcade Machines.

    /hyperspin-alternatives
  7. 11

    Console and Arcade video game emulator for macOS.

    Open Source

    /openemu-alternatives
  8. Lutris is an open source gaming platform for GNU/Linux.

    Open Source

    /lutris-alternatives
  9. MAME stands for Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator.

    Open Source

    /mame-alternatives
  10. Retrogaming open source operating system for Raspberry Pi, Odroid and PC.

    /recalbox-alternatives
  11. Happy Chick emulates more than 18 systems all in one APP

    /happy-chick-alternatives
  12. Truly gamer friendly, DRM-free online gaming platform.

    /gog-galaxy-alternatives
  13. Manage roms and emulators for more than 190 gaming platforms with one tool

    /emucontrolcenter-alternatives
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