LaunchBox Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to LaunchBox for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Playnite, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to LaunchBox and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to LaunchBox are RetroArch, Retrom, Lakka and Pegasus.

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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. Playnite icon

    Playnite

     232 likes

    Video game library manager and launcher with support for 3rd party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin and Uplay, providing one unified interface for your games.

    45 Playnite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Playnite as an Alternative to LaunchBox
    Eyji
    Positive
    1

    Does the same job for free (completely) and uses the Internet Games Datab which I find better

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Launchbox is centered around retrogaming and easy emulators setup, Playnite does not any of that, it's all manual, why bother if you have to do all the setup outside of the app? completely useless at retro gaming

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    whiteblade7777
    Negative
    0

    Launchbox is mostly about setting up emulators for retrogaming, can do game launching yes. Playnite is not an alternative to launchbox since playnite is ONLY a game launcher.

    Playnite icon
    Playnite icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Playnite is a great LaunchBox alternative.

    • Playnite is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Playnite is CustomizableLaunchBox is not according to our users
  2. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

     323 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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  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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. 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 type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cubieboard
    • HummingBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Odroid
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    Comments about Lakka as an Alternative to LaunchBox
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Linux-OS not meant to be used as game library organizer.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Lakka icon
    Lakka icon
    • Lakka is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. 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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  7. RetroBat icon

    RetroBat

     5 likes

    RetroBat is a set of Batch and Powershell scripts written to easily configure and launch EmulationStation for Windows. This frontend software is intended to gather your ROMs collection and run games with compatible emulators such as RetroArch.

    17 RetroBat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Gavilya icon

    Gavilya

     8 likes

    Gavilya is a user-friendly game launcher built using C# .NET 6 and WPF, designed to streamline the gaming experience by consolidating games from various sources into a single, accessible platform. With its intuitive interface and diverse set of features, Gavilya offers gamers a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. RomStation icon

    RomStation

     12 likes

    Simple and all in one emulation with RomStation!

    Features

    • All in one GB, GBC, GBA, NDS, NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Game Gear, Master System, MegaDrive, 32X, Mega-CD, Dreamcast, Neo-Geo, PS1, PS2 and Arcade together in one program.

    • Fast access to games The entire RomSt.

    24 RomStation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. HyperSpin icon

    HyperSpin

     10 likes

    HyperSpin is an animated arcade frontend for Windows for use on Home Arcade Machines. HyperSpin allows you to create custom menu systems to run most executables with that arcade look and feel. HyperSpin takes a more artwork oriented approach to creating menu's.

    20 HyperSpin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. 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.

    21 Attract-Mode alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  13. kolektor icon

    kolektor

     5 likes

    All Your Games. One Launcher. Stop switching between Steam, Epic, GOG and more. Kolektor unifies your entire game library.

    28 kolektor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Comments about Antstream Arcade as an Alternative to LaunchBox
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Antstream limits you to their own library of games, not your own.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
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