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RetroArch

RetroArch is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Cross-platform, sophisticated frontend for the libretro API. It has 14,250 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at libretro/RetroArch.

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About RetroArch

RetroArch is the reference frontend for the libretro API. Popular examples of implementations for this API includes video game system emulators and game engines as well as more generalized 3D programs. These programs are instantiated as dynamic libraries. We refer to these as "libretro cores".

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What is RetroArch?

RetroArch is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Cross-platform, sophisticated frontend for the libretro API. It has 14,250 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at libretro/RetroArch.

Is RetroArch free and open source?

Yes. RetroArch's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.

How do I install RetroArch?

Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.22.2).

Is RetroArch still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 8, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.