Daijisho AlternativesGame Library Managers and other similar apps like Daijisho

Daijisho is described as 'Retro launcher that let you manage your retro games libraries. Daijisho cares about integrated experience, expansibility, aesthetic and pragmatical usabilities let you focus on games itself' and is a game library manager in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Daijisho for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Android, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Daijisho alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Daijisho are Lutris, Retrom, GameHub and LaunchBox.

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  1. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

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    A fast, modular emulator frontend offering portability and extensive support for systems from arcade consoles to mobile platforms, featuring game engines like Doom and Quake, and capabilities for real-time rewinding and shader support on a variety of devices.

    158 RetroArch alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    • RetroArch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Daijisho.

    • RetroArch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Daijisho.

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceDaijisho is Free and Proprietary
  2. Lutris icon

    Lutris

     232 likes

    Lutris is an open source gaming platform for GNU/Linux. It allows you to gather and manage (install, configure and launch) all your games acquired from any source, in a single interface.

    62 Lutris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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  4. Retrom icon

    Retrom

     30 likes

    Centralized game library management service, allowing you to host games on one device and connect multiple clients, supporting cross-platform play and emulation. Easily manage emulator profiles, with web client access for metadata and artwork showcase.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Retrom is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Daijisho.

    • Retrom is Free and Open SourceDaijisho is Free and Proprietary
    • Retrom is Privacy focusedDaijisho is not according to our users
  6. LaunchBox icon

    LaunchBox

     49 likes

    LaunchBox was originally built as an attractive frontend to DOSBox, but has since expanded to support both modern PC games and emulated console platforms. LaunchBox aims to be the one-stop shop for gaming on your computer, for both modern and...

    56 LaunchBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    Immerse Yourself
     
  7. Pegasus icon

    Pegasus

     28 likes

    Pegasus is a graphical frontend for browsing your game library (especially retro games) and launching them from one place. It's focusing on customizability, cross platform support (including embedded devices) and high performance.

    49 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
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  9. KRetro icon

    KRetro

     2 likes

    KRetro is a Libretro frontend written in Qt/Kirigami, designed for Plasma Desktop, Mobile, and Bigscreen.

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Plasma Mobile
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  10. Antstream Arcade icon

    Antstream Arcade

     5 likes

    Discover a lifetime of gaming, the ultimate retro gaming experience with Antstream Arcade. Dive into a vast collection of over 1300 classic games, with new titles added every week.

    65 Antstream Arcade alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Antstream Arcade screenshot 1
     

    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Daijisho.

    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular commercial alternative to Daijisho.

    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryDaijisho is Free and Proprietary
  12. Emuze icon

    Emuze

     1 like

    emuze is an emulation frontend designed to simplify your retro gaming experience. It automates the configuration of each emulator, including seamless gamepad integration and automatic import of games along with their metadata.

    20 Emuze alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Attract-Mode icon

    Attract-Mode

     1 like

    A graphical front-end for command line emulators that hides the underlying operating system and is intended to be controlled with a joystick, gamepad or spin dial. Ideal for use on arcade cabinet setups.

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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