RetroArch AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Game Library Managers

The best Game Library Manager alternative to RetroArch is LaunchBox, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to RetroArch and ten of them are Game Library Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Game Library Manager alternatives to RetroArch are Daijisho, Pegasus, Antstream Arcade and RomStation.

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  1. LaunchBox icon
     48 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...

    65 LaunchBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
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  2. Daijisho icon
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    Daijisho is a 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.

    20 Daijisho alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  3. Pegasus icon
     29 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.

    55 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
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  4. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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  5. RomStation icon
     13 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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  6. GameEx icon
     4 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 type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    GameEx screenshot 1
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  7. Nostlan icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Dolphin (Wii, Gamecube, Virtual Console) [Linux, macOS, & Windows]
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  8. Attract-Mode icon
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    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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  9. Experience your favorite classic games with a native macOS launcher built for eXoDOS, eXoScummVM, RetroArch, and 60+ retro gaming platforms

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. NeoStation provides a fast, lightweight, and customizable experience for managing and launching retro games across desktop and mobile devices, with seamless integration for RetroArch and standalone emulators.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android TV
    • Flathub
    • AppImage
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