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shadPS4

shadPS4 is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows, Linux, macOS and FreeBSD written in C++. It has 33,222 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at shadps4-emu/shadPS4.

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About shadPS4

shadPS4 is an early PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows, Linux and macOS written in C++. If you encounter problems or have doubts, do not hesitate to look at the Quickstart.\ To verify that a game works, you can look at shadPS4 Game Compatibility.\ To discuss shadPS4 development, suggest ideas or to ask for help, join our Discord server.\ To get the latest news, go to our X (Twitter) or our website.\ You can donate to the project via our Kofi page.

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What is shadPS4?

shadPS4 is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows, Linux, macOS and FreeBSD written in C++. It has 33,222 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at shadps4-emu/shadPS4.

Is shadPS4 free and open source?

Yes. shadPS4's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.

How do I install shadPS4?

Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v.0.19.0) or the project website.

Is shadPS4 still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.