RetroArch
A frontend that runs compatible emulator cores and other libretro applications.GetGPL-3.0
OpenEmu
A native Mac game library that connects multiple emulator cores behind one interface.
BSD-3-Clause · Downloads from openemu.org
- License
- BSD-3-Clause
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- OpenEmu
- Verified
- 2026
About OpenEmu
OpenEmu organizes supported games in a Mac library interface and launches them through emulator cores. Controller setup and per-system organization help unify several emulated platforms.
The application code uses BSD-style licensing, while bundled cores have their own licenses. Game files are supplied separately from the application.
Information
- Source code
- OpenEmu/OpenEmu
- License
- BSD-3-Clause
- Website
- openemu.org
- Download
- openemu.org
- Category
- Games
- Evidence checked
- Tags
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Sources and image credits
- github.com/OpenEmu/OpenEmu
- github.com/OpenEmu/OpenEmu/blob/master/OpenEmu/OpenEmuApplication.swift
- openemu.org
- icon.png: OpenEmu contributors. BSD-3-Clause; upstream project asset, trademarks retained.
License and artwork notices
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