LaunchBox Alternatives for Mac

LaunchBox is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to LaunchBox and 14 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to LaunchBox are Retrom, Lakka, Pegasus and Attract-Mode.

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LaunchBox alternatives are mainly Game Emulators, but if you're looking for Game Library Managers or Linux Distros you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac, Android and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to LaunchBox.
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  1. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

     322 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    • Almost everyone thinks RetroArch is a great LaunchBox alternative.

    • RetroArch is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to LaunchBox.

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • Retrom is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Retrom is Privacy focusedLaunchBox is not according to our users
  4. Lakka icon

    Lakka

     37 likes

    Lakka is the official Linux distribution of RetroArch and the libretro ecosystem. Each game system is implemented as a libretro core, while the frontend RetroArch takes care of inputs and display.

    37 Lakka alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cubieboard
    • HummingBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Odroid
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    Comments about Lakka as an Alternative to LaunchBox
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    Linux-OS not meant to be used as game library organizer.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Lakka is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
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  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  7. GameEx icon

    GameEx

     3 likes

    Feature rich gaming front-end for MAME, GameBase, Daphne, PC Games and all command line based game emulators, along with being a complete Home Theatre PC solution or plug in for windows media center.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
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  9. Nostlan icon

    Nostlan

     5 likes

    A front-end or user interface (UI) is the presentation and interaction layer of an app or website. Most modern emulator apps have basic game list UIs that you can interact with using a mouse/keyboard but not a game controller.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dolphin (Wii, Gamecube, Virtual Console) [Linux, macOS, & Windows]
     
  10. DBGL icon

    DBGL

     7 likes

    DBGL is a Java frontend for DOSBox, based largely upon the proven interface of D-Fend.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DOSBox
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  11. Boxer icon

    Boxer

     10 likes

    Boxer plays all the MS-DOS games of your misspent youth, right here on your Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. NostalgiApp icon

    NostalgiApp

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    Experience your favorite classic games with a native macOS launcher built for eXoDOS, eXoScummVM, RetroArch, and 60+ retro gaming platforms

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. GR-lida icon

    GR-lida

     3 likes

    GR-lida is a graphical interface for managing the most used emulators like DOSBox abandonware VDMSound and ScummVM . This way you can easily run any game prepared for each emulator in today's computers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    It's cross platform, it looks good and it works well

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • GR-lida is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
  14. Spectral icon

    Spectral

     1 like

    Spectral is an experimental Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator from the 80s, which has been randomly assembled since the pandemic days. Accuracy and performance are long-term goals, but the primary focus is just having fun with this thing.

    47 Spectral alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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