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    PPSSPP

    PPSSPP

    A cross-platform PSP emulator

    PPSSPP is an open source, cross-platform PSP emulator which allows you to play your PSP games on Android, Windows, Mac or Linux. With PPSSPP you can play your PSP games on your PC in full HD resolution, or play on your tablet for a big-screen mobile gaming experience. PPSSPP enhances the gaming experience in more ways than one. It even upscales some textures that would otherwise be too blurry due to the fact that they were originally made for the small screen.
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    PyBoy

    PyBoy

    Game Boy emulator written in Python

    ...Developers can interact directly with game memory, inputs, and screen data, making it ideal for training bots and analyzing game mechanics. PyBoy emphasizes performance, enabling accelerated emulation speeds and frame skipping for large-scale simulations. It integrates with tools like OpenAI Gym, allowing seamless use in machine learning workflows. Overall, PyBoy is a versatile emulator that bridges retro gaming with modern AI development and research.
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    Eden Emulator

    Eden Emulator

    Free and opensource (FOSS) Switch 1 emulator

    Eden Emulator is an experimental open-source emulator designed to replicate Nintendo Switch hardware with a focus on stability and performance improvements. It builds on modern emulation techniques to deliver smoother gameplay and better compatibility with newer titles. The project emphasizes frequent updates that reduce graphical glitches, improve rendering pipelines, and enhance overall system stability. Eden supports multiple platforms, including desktop and mobile environments, expanding...
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    Blinkenlights

    Blinkenlights

    Tiniest x86-64-linux emulator

    ...It is particularly useful for environments where performance is critical, such as remote development or heavy CLI usage. The project also aims to maintain compatibility with existing terminal tools and workflows. Overall, blink is a modern take on terminal emulation with a focus on performance and efficiency.
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    Proton-GE-Custom

    Proton-GE-Custom

    Compatibility tool for Steam Play based on Wine

    Proton-GE-Custom is an unofficial compatibility tool for Steam Play that builds on Valve’s Proton and Wine codebases to provide additional patches, fixes, and enhancements for running Windows games on Linux systems through Steam, particularly on Steam Deck and other Linux gaming platforms. Unlike the official Proton builds, this custom fork includes community-developed patches such as media foundation support, raw input improvements, AMD and Nvidia optimizations, and broader compatibility tweaks that help certain games launch and run more reliably or with better performance. ...
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    Lakka

    Lakka

    Linux distribution that transforms a computers into game consoles

    Lakka is a lightweight Linux distribution that transforms a small computer into a full-blown emulation console. Built on top of the famous RetroArch emulator, Lakka is able to emulate a large range of hardware and has some useful features such as Braid-like rewinding, joypad hotplug, and video streaming. Lakka is easy to set up and use. Once installed on your SD card, you just have to put your ROM on the card, plug your joypad, and enjoy your favorite old games.
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    Ruffle

    Ruffle

    A Flash Player emulator written in Rust

    Ruffle is an open-source emulator for Adobe Flash Player, written primarily in Rust, and targeted at both desktop applications and web browsers via WebAssembly. Its goal is to enable legacy Flash content—animations, games, interactive media—to continue running safely and reliably after official Flash support was discontinued. On the web side, Ruffle is embedded into pages or installed as a browser extension; in the desktop version, it can open .swf files directly or embed them in...
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    Windows 95 in Electron

    Windows 95 in Electron

    Windows 95 in Electron. Runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows

    windows95 in Electron is a quirky, nostalgia-driven project that ports a complete emulation of Microsoft Windows 95 into a desktop application that runs on modern operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux. It essentially wraps an emulator — preconfigured to boot Windows 95 — inside a user-friendly app built with web technologies so developers and hobbyists can explore the look and feel of that classic OS without needing legacy hardware or complicated setup. Users can interact with familiar UI elements like the Start menu, File Explorer, and retro applications in a sandboxed environment that evokes early personal computing. ...
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    xemu

    xemu

    Original Xbox Emulator for Windows, macOS, and Linux

    A free and open-source application that emulates the original Microsoft Xbox game console, enabling people to play their original Xbox games on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. The source code for xemu is publicly available. Users are invited to help improve the project! xemu runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. Pre-compiled binaries are available for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. Networking is supported out of the box. Connect to other instances of xemu and even real Xboxes, locally or over the Internet. ...
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    Simple64

    Simple64

    Accurate N64 Emulator

    simple64 is a Nintendo 64 emulator designed to provide accurate and performant emulation of classic N64 games. It aims to replicate original hardware behavior closely while maintaining compatibility across different systems. The emulator includes support for modern graphics plugins and enhancements, improving visual fidelity beyond original hardware limitations. It also provides features such as netplay for multiplayer experiences over the internet. Although development has been archived, it...
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    ProjectPSX

    ProjectPSX

    Experimental C# Playstation Emulator

    ProjectPSX is an experimental PlayStation 1 emulator written entirely in C# that focuses on learning and exploring console hardware through a clean and dependency-free implementation. The project emulates key components of the PS1 architecture, including the MIPS R3000A CPU, GPU, DMA controller, and CD-ROM subsystem, all interconnected through a custom bus system. Unlike production-grade emulators, ProjectPSX is intentionally designed as a transparent and educational codebase, prioritizing...
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    86Box

    86Box

    Emulator of x86-based machines based on PCem

    ...Lots of supported peripherals including video adapters, sound cards, network adapters, hard disk controllers, and SCSI adapters. MIDI output to Windows built-in MIDI support, FluidSynth, or emulated Roland synthesizers. Supports running MS-DOS, older Windows versions, OS/2, many Linux distributions, or vintage systems such as BeOS or NEXTSTEP, and applications for these systems.
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    iSH

    iSH

    The Linux shell on iOS

    iSH is an open source project that allows for a Linux shell environment to run locally on your iOS device. It does this through a usermode x86 emulation and syscall translation. With iSH you can run Linux applications and programs on iOS, access the Alpine package manager, and install programs with apk add <name>. iSH also features a keyboard addition that makes navigation a whole lot easier.
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    Citron Neo

    Citron Neo

    Research software designed to orchestrate virtual environments

    Citron Neo is an advanced emulator project focused on replicating complex system environments with high performance and flexibility. It is designed to emulate modern console behavior while integrating improvements in CPU emulation, GPU rendering, and memory management. The project incorporates optimizations such as dynamic recompilation and Vulkan-based rendering to enhance performance across supported platforms. It also includes continuous updates that improve compatibility with games and...
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    Cemu Wii U emulator

    Cemu Wii U emulator

    Cemu is a Wii U emulator

    ...GamePad touch input can be controlled via a left mouse click. Gyro functionality is emulated with limitations and can be controlled via the right mouse button. Cemu is currently only available for 64-bit Windows and Linux devices. The native Linux build is currently a work-in-progress. See Current State Of Linux builds for more information about the things to be aware of. You can download the latest Cemu releases from the GitHub Releases or from Cemu's website. Cemu is currently only available in a portable format so no installation is required besides extracting it in a safe place.
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    EKA2L1

    EKA2L1

    An experimental Symbian OS emulator

    ...The emulator currently emulates Symbian OS's EKA1 and EKA2 behavior, and reimplement most of its critical app servers. It can already boot many EKA1 and EKA2 apps. For more discussion and support, please visit our Discord server. Artifacts for Windows, OSX, Linux and Android are provided through Github Actions. Click on the Releases section to get the newest stable build. Compatibility for the games and software that can (and can't) run on the emulator can be verified.
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    FEX

    FEX

    A fast usermode x86 and x86-64 emulator for Arm64

    ...Also Arch Linux. AArch64 hosts require a rootfs for running applications.
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    emuiibo

    emuiibo

    Virtual amiibo (amiibo emulation) system for Nintendo Switch

    Virtual amiibo (amiibo emulation) system for Nintendo Switch. A virtual amiibo is detected by emuiibo based on two aspects: a amiibo.json and a amiibo.flag file must exist inside the virtual amiibo's folder mentioned above. If (for whatever reason) you would like to disable a virtual amiibo from being recognised by emuiibo, just remove the flag file, and create it again to enable it. While old emuiibo formats are supported and converted to the current format (see above), it is strongly...
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    RetroArch

    RetroArch

    RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players.

    RetroArch is a way to run classic games on a wide assortment of Operating Systems and Consoles. Support the Developers on their Patron! https://www.patreon.com/libretro
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    MAME

    MAME

    MAME is a multi-purpose emulation framework

    MAME's purpose is to preserve decades of software history. As electronic technology continues to rush forward, MAME prevents this important "vintage" software from being lost and forgotten. This is achieved by documenting the hardware and how it functions. The source code to MAME serves as this documentation. The fact that the software is usable serves primarily to validate the accuracy of the documentation (how else can you prove that you have recreated the hardware faithfully?). Over time,...
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    RISC-V sandboxing library

    RISC-V sandboxing library

    The fastest RISC-V sandbox

    ...It provides a safe and type-checked interface for system calls and host interactions, reducing the risk of security vulnerabilities during execution. libriscv also supports advanced features such as pause and resume, serialization of execution state, and integration with debugging tools like GDB. Its modular design allows developers to embed the emulator into larger systems and customize behavior for specific use cases.
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    NanoBoyAdvance

    NanoBoyAdvance

    A cycle-accurate Nintendo Game Boy Advance emulator

    NanoBoyAdvance is a cycle-accurate Game Boy Advance emulator that prioritizes precision and correctness in replicating original hardware behavior. It is designed to emulate the GBA at a very low level, including CPU timing, DMA operations, graphics processing, and memory behavior, ensuring that even edge cases and obscure hardware quirks are faithfully reproduced. The emulator achieves extremely high compatibility, passing multiple hardware test suites and accurately running games that rely...
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    MiniStack

    MiniStack

    Ministack: Free, open-source local AWS emulator

    MiniStack is an open-source local AWS emulator designed as a lightweight, fully free alternative to tools like LocalStack, enabling developers to replicate cloud environments directly on their machines. It emulates over 35 AWS services through a single unified endpoint, allowing developers to test applications, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines without needing real cloud resources. One of its defining characteristics is its use of “real infrastructure” where possible, meaning services like databases and container orchestration are backed by actual technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and Docker instead of pure mocks. ...
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    PS2 Cover

    PS2 Cover

    PS2 Covers Collection

    ...The repository includes both standard and 3D-style covers, supporting different presentation preferences. It is widely used in emulator setups to create visually rich libraries that resemble modern digital storefronts. The project also includes tools and instructions for integrating the covers into emulator workflows, enabling seamless automation. Its scale and completeness make it one of the most comprehensive resources for retro gaming visuals. Overall, ps2-covers enhances the user experience of emulation by adding organized and accessible visual metadata.
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    Xenia

    Xenia

    Xbox 360 Emulator Research Project

    Xenia is an open-source experimental emulator for the Xbox 360 that aims to let users run Xbox 360 games on Windows and other platforms by reverse-engineering the console’s hardware and firmware behavior in software. It implements the 360’s CPU (Xenon), GPU (including Direct3D shader logic), and system libraries to translate Xbox instructions into equivalent host machine operations, enabling many titles to launch and in some cases play at improved frame rates compared with the original...
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