Goldberg Emulator AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like Goldberg Emulator

Goldberg Emulator is described as 'Steam emulator that emulates steam online features. Lets you play games that use the steam multiplayer APIs on a LAN without steam or an internet connection' and is a compatibility layer tool in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Goldberg Emulator for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Wine, Flathub and Flatpak apps. The best Goldberg Emulator alternative is WinBoat, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Goldberg Emulator are Proton, PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac, Bottles and Pluvia.

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  1. WinBoat icon
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    Runs Windows applications, individual apps, or full desktops inside Linux with native OS-level integration, sleek interface, advanced filesystem sharing, smartcard passthrough, and resource monitoring while supporting simple installation and ongoing feature updates.

    52 WinBoat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
     
  2. PlayOnLinux is a graphical frontend for the Wine software compatibility layer which allows Linux and Mac users to install Windows-based video games, Microsoft Office (2000 to 2010), Microsoft Internet Explorer, as well as many other applications.

    44 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD
     
  3. Pluvia icon
     18 likes

    Lightweight unofficial Android client allows DRM-free game play using Winlator, Steam Cloud integration for save access and resuming, custom game container settings, viewing and downloading games, friends list support, and open-source, emulation-focused features.

    9 Pluvia alternatives

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    • Android
     
  4. Virtualization software for running Windows, Linux, and other OSes on Mac. Supports Windows 11 on Apple Silicon, resource adjustments, and seamless app access and file sharing between OS environments.

    58 Parallels Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. CrossOver icon
     75 likes

    Cross-platform utility enables seamless installation and execution of Windows applications on macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. No Windows license required—facilitates easy app management with a few clicks, eliminates the need for virtual machines and reboots, delivering efficient compatibility layer operation.

    45 CrossOver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
  6. Mythic icon
     11 likes

    An open-source Epic Games Launcher alternative and normal game launcher for macOS written in Swift. We started this project to create a GUI frontend for Legendary and to play Windows games using game porting toolkit by Apple.

    49 Mythic alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. VMware Fusion icon
     116 likes

    Seamlessly run your favorite Windows applications and devices, on any Intel-based Mac. Built from the ground up for the Mac, VMware Fusion is the easiest way to switch to Mac—letting you bring all of your Windows applications with you, making the most of your Windows software...

    41 VMware Fusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. WinApps icon
     8 likes

    Run Windows apps such as Microsoft Office/Adobe in Linux (Ubuntu/Fedora) and GNOME/KDE as if they were a part of the native OS, including Nautilus integration.

    38 WinApps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. ProtonPlus icon
     5 likes

    A simple Wine and Proton-based compatibility tools manager.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Wine
    • Flatpak
    • Vala
    • Proton
     
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