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    Winlator

    Winlator

    Android application for running Windows applications with Wine

    A software that enables users to run Windows applications on Android devices, providing an emulation layer that supports various Windows applications and games.
    Downloads: 1,901 This Week
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    Retrobios

    Retrobios

    Complete BIOS and firmware packs for RetroArch, Batocera, Recalbox

    ...It is designed to provide a minimal firmware layer that initializes hardware and prepares systems to boot, often used for educational purposes or retrocomputing experiments. The project likely explores how early computing systems managed hardware abstraction, memory initialization, and device communication before modern operating systems take control. It emphasizes simplicity and transparency, allowing developers to study and modify core boot processes at a granular level. The architecture is typically close to bare metal, requiring knowledge of assembly language and hardware interfaces. It may also serve as a foundation for building custom operating systems or experimenting with low-level system design. ...
    Downloads: 1,367 This Week
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    RetroBIOS

    RetroBIOS

    Complete BIOS & firmware packs for RetroArch, Batocera, Recalbox, etc.

    RetroBIOS is an open-source project that provides complete BIOS and firmware packs for a wide range of emulators and retro gaming platforms. It includes thousands of verified system files required to run consoles and arcade systems accurately across tools like RetroArch, Batocera, RetroPie, and EmuDeck. Each BIOS file is validated against emulator source code to ensure correctness, compatibility, and proper functionality. The project simplifies setup by offering automated install scripts...
    Downloads: 685 This Week
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    Vectras VM

    Vectras VM

    It's a Virtual Machine App for Android Which is Based on QEMU

    Vectras VM Android is a mobile virtualization platform built on top of QEMU that enables users to run full desktop operating systems directly on Android devices. It functions as a complete virtual machine manager, allowing the emulation of systems such as Windows, Linux, macOS, and even other Android environments within a single app. The project is designed to push the limits of mobile hardware by leveraging modern smartphone CPUs and RAM configurations to simulate full computing...
    Downloads: 450 This Week
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    ChefKiss Inferno

    ChefKiss Inferno

    Emulating Apple Silicon devices

    Inferno by ChefKissInc is a low-level systems project focused on enabling hardware acceleration and advanced graphics compatibility on Apple Silicon devices, particularly within unsupported or experimental environments. It is designed to bridge gaps between macOS hardware capabilities and software ecosystems that traditionally rely on different GPU architectures, such as those found in Linux or Windows environments. The project typically operates at the intersection of kernel extensions, GPU...
    Downloads: 6 This Week
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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
    Downloads: 23 This Week
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    ipasim

    ipasim

    iOS emulator for Windows

    ipasim (IPA Simulator) is a Windows-based iOS simulator designed to run IPA files directly on Windows without an actual iOS device. It helps developers and testers run iOS apps in a simulated environment.
    Downloads: 77 This Week
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    NetherSX2

    NetherSX2

    Continuation of NetherSX2 based on AetherSX2 4248

    NetherSX2-patch is a community-driven continuation and enhancement of the NetherSX2 Android PlayStation 2 emulator, itself a modded fork of the open-source AetherSX2 project originally based on PCSX2. It focuses on providing a more complete and feature-rich experience by applying patches to the upstream emulator build and removing ad-related bloat, fixing notification issues, and exposing many internal settings so users have finer control over performance and compatibility on mobile devices....
    Downloads: 314 This Week
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    Boxedwine

    Boxedwine

    Emulator that can run 32-bit Windows programs/games

    Boxedwine is a cross-platform emulator that enables users to run Windows applications by combining a Wine runtime with a custom emulated Linux kernel and CPU environment. Instead of relying on a native Linux system, it creates a fully self-contained execution environment that allows Windows binaries to run on platforms such as macOS, Linux, Windows, and even web browsers via WebAssembly. The project is written primarily in C++ and leverages SDL for graphics and input handling, providing a flexible runtime capable of supporting a wide range of applications. ...
    Downloads: 12 This Week
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    VirtualBox

    VirtualBox

    Virtualization software for x86_64 hardware

    VirtualBox is a powerful open-source full virtualization software that allows a user to run one or more “guest” operating systems simultaneously inside “virtual machines” on a single physical “host” machine. It supports a wide variety of host platforms (Linux, Windows, macOS, Solaris, etc.) and guest OSes, enabling, for example, running Linux on a Windows PC, running Windows Server on a Linux host, or even legacy OSes in a controlled environment. This flexibility makes VirtualBox ideal for...
    Downloads: 133 This Week
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    Qiling

    Qiling

    Qiling Advanced Binary Emulation Framework

    ...Additionally, Qiling provides API access to register, memory, filesystem, operating system and debugger. Qiling also provides virtual machine-level API such as save and restore execution state. It combines binary instrumentation and binary emulation into one single framework.
    Downloads: 0 This Week
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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...
    Downloads: 136 This Week
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    Citron Neo

    Citron Neo

    Research software designed to orchestrate virtual environments

    ...It also includes continuous updates that improve compatibility with games and system firmware, reflecting an active development cycle. Citron aims to provide a refined user experience through UI enhancements, faster loading times, and better resource handling. It supports multiple operating systems, including desktop and mobile environments, making it accessible across different devices. Overall, it represents a modern approach to emulation with a focus on speed, compatibility, and extensibility.
    Downloads: 62 This Week
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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.
    Downloads: 26 This Week
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    Sogen

    Sogen

    Windows User Space Emulator

    Sogen is a high-performance Windows user-space emulator designed to operate at the syscall level, offering deep control over process execution and behavior. Unlike traditional emulators that reimplement full operating system APIs, Sogen works closer to the kernel boundary by intercepting and emulating system calls, allowing it to leverage native system libraries while maintaining granular control. This approach makes it particularly valuable for advanced use cases such as malware analysis, reverse engineering, and DRM research, where precise observation and manipulation of execution flow are critical. ...
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    Emupedia

    Emupedia

    The purpose of Emupedia is to serve as a nonprofit meta-resource

    Emupedia is an ambitious open-source web platform and preservation initiative that aims to archive, emulate, and make accessible legacy software, games, and operating systems through a browser-based interface. Rather than focusing on a single emulator, it acts as a meta-layer that integrates multiple emulation technologies into a cohesive virtual desktop experience. The project recreates entire operating system environments, such as Windows 95 and Windows 98, within the browser, allowing users to interact with software as if they were using original hardware. ...
    Downloads: 50 This Week
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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. Even on modern Android phones...
    Downloads: 99 This Week
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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...
    Downloads: 42 This Week
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    Lemuroid

    Lemuroid

    All in one emulator on Android!

    Lemuroid is an open-source emulator based on Libretro. It's designed to work on a wide range of devices, from phones to TVs, and to provide the best user experience on Android. It's completely free and without ads. Keep in mind not every device can emulate every console. A very powerful one is required for more recent systems such as PSP and DS and 3DS. This application does not contain any games. You need to provide your own legally owned ROM files. It originated from a rib of Retrograde,...
    Downloads: 54 This Week
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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...
    Downloads: 47 This Week
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    Play!

    Play!

    Play! - PlayStation2 Emulator

    Play! is an open-source cross-platform emulator for Sony’s PlayStation 2 that aims to run PS2 games on a wide range of modern systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and web browsers by implementing core PS2 hardware functionality in software. It emulates primary components like the Emotion Engine CPU and graphics synthesizer, translating game code and hardware calls into host system operations, while providing users with controls to load disc images, manage states, and...
    Downloads: 18 This Week
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    melonDS Android port

    melonDS Android port

    Android port of melonDS

    melonDS Android is a mobile port of the melonDS emulator, designed to run Nintendo DS and DSi games on Android devices with a focus on performance and usability. It brings the accuracy and features of the original desktop emulator to smartphones, enabling users to play games and run homebrew software directly on mobile hardware. The emulator includes support for features such as save states, ROM loading, and integration with third-party frontend launchers. Performance is optimized through...
    Downloads: 48 This Week
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    PCSX2

    PCSX2

    The Playstation 2 emulator

    PCSX2 is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator. Its purpose is to emulate the PS2's hardware, using a combination of MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers and a Virtual Machine that manages hardware states and PS2 system memory. This allows you to play PS2 games on your PC, with many additional features and benefits. The PCSX2 project has been running for more than ten years. Past versions could only run a few public domain game demos, but newer versions can run most games at full...
    Downloads: 285 This Week
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    Pegasus Frontend

    Pegasus Frontend

    A cross platform, customizable graphical frontend

    Pegasus Frontend is a highly customizable, cross-platform graphical launcher designed to manage and organize game libraries while providing a unified interface for launching emulators. It acts as a frontend layer that aggregates multiple emulators into a single cohesive environment, simplifying the user experience for retro gaming and multi-system setups. The software is built with performance and flexibility in mind, supporting a wide range of devices including desktops, embedded systems,...
    Downloads: 9 This Week
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    Gopher64

    Gopher64

    Highly compatible N64 emulator

    Gopher64 is a modern, cross-platform Nintendo 64 emulator focused on high compatibility and performance. It aims to accurately reproduce the behavior of the original hardware while providing enhancements that improve the user experience. The emulator includes features such as graphical upscaling, shader support, and netplay for online multiplayer sessions. It supports homebrew applications alongside commercial titles, making it useful for both players and developers. gopher64 also offers...
    Downloads: 176 This Week
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