OpenEmu
A native Mac game library that connects multiple emulator cores behind one interface.GetBSD-3-Clause
RetroArch
A frontend that runs compatible emulator cores and other libretro applications.
GPL-3.0 · Downloads from retroarch.com
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- libretro
- Verified
- 2026
About RetroArch
RetroArch provides a shared interface for configuring and running libretro cores. It brings input mapping, display settings, and content organization into one application.
Cores have their own licenses and compatibility requirements. macOS downloads are available for different supported systems.
Information
- Source code
- libretro/RetroArch
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Website
- retroarch.com
- Download
- retroarch.com
- Category
- Games
- Evidence checked
- Tags
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Sources and image credits
- github.com/libretro/RetroArch
- github.com/libretro/RetroArch/blob/master/COPYING
- www.retroarch.com/?page=platforms
- icon.png: RetroArch contributors. GPL-3.0; upstream project asset, trademarks retained.
License and artwork notices
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