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Lakka

Lakka is the official Linux distribution of RetroArch and the libretro ecosystem.

Some of the top features or benefits of Lakka are: User-Friendly Interface, Supports Multiple Systems, Lightweight, Open Source, and Network Support. You can visit the info page to learn more.

Best Lakka Alternatives & Competitors in 2025

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

    /retroarch-alternatives
  3. 18

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

    /launchbox-alternatives
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    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
  5. 17

    RetroPie allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi or PC into a retro-gaming machine.

    Open Source

    /retropie-alternatives
  6. 17

    Retrogaming open source operating system for Raspberry Pi, Odroid and PC.

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

    /hyperspin-alternatives
  8. 10

    We've been hard at work to deliver on our promise of a new kind of living room entertainment environment - one that is accessible, powerful and open. In making SteamOS available to you, we're excited to take the next major step towards that goal.

    /steamos-alternatives
  9. UALinux / Technology of the future - already today

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    Source code generated using layoutit.com

    Open Source

    /playnite-alternatives
  11. Drauger OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux desktop gaming distribution that ships with many modifications and optimizations over stock Ubuntu that are intended to improve gaming performance and the gaming experience.

    /drauger-os-alternatives
  12. A developer-focused minimalist Linux distro from System 76

    /pop-os-alternatives
  13. recalboxOS is a light embedded system created to run on the raspberryPi , on the raspberryPI 2 and...

    /recalboxos-alternatives
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