RetroArch
RetroArch is a free, open-source game for Android. Retro games and emulators on your device. It has 14,250 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
- Android
- Games
- Actively maintained
About RetroArch
RetroArch is an open-source project that makes use of a powerful development interface called Libretro. Libretro is an interface that allows you to make cross-platform applications that can use rich features such as OpenGL, cross-platform camera support, location support, and more in the future. It comes with its own built-in collection of applications to provide you with a 'one-stop-shop' for entertainment. Libretro and RetroArch are perfectly suited for creating games, emulators and multimedia programs. If you want to learn more, go to our website (listed below). FEATURES: * Eye-candy menus to choose from! * Scan files / directories and add them to game system collections!
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds RetroArch from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
- Relies on a non-free network service
Screenshots
Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.
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What is RetroArch?
RetroArch is a free, open-source game for Android. Retro games and emulators on your device. It has 14,250 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
Is RetroArch free and open source?
Yes. RetroArch's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-only license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid flags these anti-features on its latest build: relies on a non-free network service.
How do I install RetroArch?
You can install RetroArch from F-Droid (package com.retroarch); the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v1.22.2).
Is RetroArch still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 8, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Nov 22, 2025. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.