RetroArch

RetroArch

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RetroArch: The Ultimate Open-Source Hub for Classic Gaming

Experience every console you ever loved with pixel-perfect accuracy. No ads, no subscriptions—just pure, powerful nostalgia and total control on your iPhone.

Publisher

Libretro

Category

Games

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.3/5

Total Ratings

2K+

Locales

1

Pixel-Perfect Memories

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

RetroArch iOS app Load Core menu showing various console emulator cores

RetroArch iOS app Load Core menu showing various console emulator cores

RetroArch mobile app showing the Load Core menu with a list of available emulators for classic consoles.

RetroArch mobile app showing the Load Core menu with a list of available emulators for classic consoles.

RetroArch mobile interface displaying a retro platformer game with translucent virtual button overlays on screen

RetroArch mobile interface displaying a retro platformer game with translucent virtual button overlays on screen

RetroArch gameplay on iOS featuring a CRT shader and virtual touch controls

RetroArch gameplay on iOS featuring a CRT shader and virtual touch controls

RetroArch app running Rick Dangerous game with a virtual controller overlay on screen

RetroArch app running Rick Dangerous game with a virtual controller overlay on screen

RetroArch iOS gameplay showing a retro game with a RetroAchievements notification and touch controls.

RetroArch iOS gameplay showing a retro game with a RetroAchievements notification and touch controls.

The Ultimate Retro Powerhouse

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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One App, Every Console

Consolidate your library across dozens of systems like SNES, PS1, and N64 into a single, sleek interface designed for digital archivists.

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Pro-Grade Optimization

Take total control with CRT shaders, save states, and advanced latency management to make classic titles look and feel better than ever.

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Modern Gaming Standards

Bring your retro hobby into the future with full MFi controller support, real-time AI translations, and integrated RetroAchievements.

About the app

Everything you need to know about RetroArch.

Description

RetroArch is a free, ad-free, open source, and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players, and other applications. Supported systems come in the form of libretro cores. The following systems are supported through various cores: * 2048 * Acorn - BBC Micro * Amstrad - CPC/GX4000 * Anarch * Arcade * Arduboy * Atari - 2600 * Atari - 5200 * Atari - 7800 * Atari - Jaguar * Atari - Lynx * Bandai - WonderSwan/Color * Cave Story * Coleco - ColecoVision * Commodore - Amiga * Commodore - C128 * Commodore - C64 * Commodore - C64 SuperCPU * Commodore - CBM-II 5x0 * Commodore - CBM-II 6x0/7x0 * Commodore - PET * Commodore - PLUS/4 * Commodore - VIC-20 * Dinothawr * Doom * DOS * Fairchild ChannelF * Flashback * GCE - Vectrex * Game Music Emu * Handheld Electronic * MSX/SVI/ColecoVision/SG-1000 * Mattel - Intellivision * Mega Duck / Cougar Boy * Mr.Boom * NEC - PC Engine / SuperGrafx / CD * NEC - PC-FX * NEC - PC-98 * Nintendo - DS * Nintendo - Game Boy / Color * Nintendo - Game Boy Advance * Nintendo - NES / Famicom * Nintendo - Nintendo 64 * Nintendo - Pokemon Mini * Nintendo - SNES / SFC * Nintendo - Virtual Boy * Palm OS * PocketCDG * Quake * Quake II * Rick Dangerous * SNK - Neo Geo AES/MVS * SNK - Neo Geo CD * SNK - Neo Geo Pocket / Color * ScummVM * Sega - MS/GG/MD/CD/32X * Sega - MS/GG/SG-1000 * Sega - Saturn * Sharp - X68000 * Sinclair - ZX Spectrum * Sony - PlayStation * Sony - PlayStation Portable * Texas Instruments TI-83 * The 3DO Company - 3DO * Thomson - MO/TO * Vircon32 * VirtualXT * WASM-4 * Watara - Supervision RetroArch supports a broad range of features, including: * Netplay * Soft patching * RetroAchievements * Save states * MFi controller support * Key remapping per core or per game * Gyro * Cheats * Custom overlays * Shaders * Fast forward and rewind * Game artwork * AI translations * Advanced latency management **RetroArch and Libretro are in no way affiliated with Nintendo. The name "Nintendo" and all associated game console names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.**

Latest Version

1.22.2

Size

651.5 MB

First Released

May 15, 2024

Carry Your Entire Gaming History

Join the world’s most powerful open-source emulation project. No ads, no tracking, and no subscriptions—just pure retro performance optimized for your iPhone and MFi controller.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about RetroArch

Is RetroArch a free application?

Yes, RetroArch is a completely free, ad-free, and open-source application available across multiple platforms.

What is RetroArch?

RetroArch is a free, cross-platform frontend for various emulators, game engines, video games, media players, and other applications, utilizing libretro cores for system support.

What gaming systems does RetroArch emulate?

RetroArch supports a broad range of systems through libretro cores, including Nintendo (DS, NES, SNES, N64), PlayStation (PS1, PSP), Sega, Atari, Commodore, DOS, and many more.

Does RetroArch support RetroAchievements?

Yes, RetroArch integrates support for RetroAchievements, allowing users to unlock achievements within supported games.

Can I use save states in RetroArch?

Yes, RetroArch includes save states functionality, enabling users to save and load their game progress at any point during gameplay.

Does RetroArch offer key remapping for controllers?

Yes, RetroArch allows extensive key remapping, providing the flexibility to customize controls for individual cores or specific games.

Is RetroArch officially affiliated with Nintendo?

No, RetroArch and Libretro explicitly state they are not affiliated with Nintendo. All Nintendo names and trademarks belong to Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Can I play multiplayer games with RetroArch via netplay?

Yes, RetroArch supports netplay, allowing users to engage in multiplayer gaming sessions over a network.

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