RetroArch

3.8
45.6K reviews
5M+
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Content rating
Everyone
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About this game

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).

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!!!
This version of RetroArch differs from the one available on our website (www.retroarch.com) in that there is no Core Downloader, in compliance with the Google Play Store's policies. This version supports 50 cores max. If this is not enough for your needs, there are two options:

* Get RetroArch Plus, also available for free on the Play Store (this supports up to 127 cores). This version requires Android 8.0 or higher.
* Get RetroArch from our website (www.retroarch.com) and download the APK and install it. This version has the Core Downloader and is considered the 'full-fat' version.

Pros of the Play Store version vs. the website APK:
* Automatic weekly updates of both cores and RetroArch.
Cons of the Play Store version vs. the website APK:
* Only 50 cores supported max

FEATURES:
* Eye-candy menus to choose from!
* Scan files / directories and add them to game system collections!
* View database information about each game once added to a collection!
* Download programs ('cores') online
* Update everything!
* Download Game & Watch games and play them with our exclusive Game & Watch emulator!
* Built-in input remapping
* Ability to remap controls
* Ability to enter and load cheats
* Multi-language support!
* Over 80+ programs('cores') now and counting!
* Play multiplayer with NetPlay!
* Take screenshots, save states and more!

* No DRM
* No restrictions on usage
* Open-source
* No push ads
* No spying
* No ads period

Join us on discord for support and netplay matchmaking
https://discord.gg/C4amCeV

Visit our Youtube channel here for tutorials, gameplays, news and development progress!
https://www.youtube.com/user/libretro
https://www.youtube.com/RetroArchOfficial

For info and help, see our documentation site -
https://docs.libretro.com/

Visit our website!
https://www.retroarch.com/

www.libretro.com
Updated on
Nov 10, 2021

Data safety

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Ratings and reviews

3.8
38.7K reviews
katsu TS
October 7, 2024
Only problem I am having is with control mapping. I have a razor kishi and it won't map the "a" button. Just leaves it blank and I can't even save a new profile to fix this. Every time I minimize the app or exit I have to reprogram the buttons. I have to spend too much time fiddling with it while getting on and off a bus, and it really cuts into a 15 min break when I could be playing that much more Kirby. I have same issues on pc, really even more because I want to use different controllers
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marukuanfuni
August 22, 2024
Very satisfied, after spending a lot of time figuring everthing out! Admittedly, any phone i use RetroArch on, setting the psp options, or after attempting to, RetroArch hard crashes and closes, with the usual "retroarch has stopped working". It has been that way for some time now, so i use the "ppsspp" app, the core is based on, for psp, instead. Everything Dreamcast and below (including sega saturn and N64) works very well on my samsung A14, so im very happy! Thanks!
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A Google user
October 28, 2019
Retroarch is the killer app for Android, hands down. I've never gotten so much joy from an app. It's got a but of a learning curve, but once you understand the jargon, you appreciate the level of customization. If you don't like the onscreen controls, get a telescoping bluetooth controller and you're all set. I installed this for my brother and my uncle and they just rave about it. If I could only have one app on my phone, this would be it. Period.
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