
Experience retro gaming on your device with RetroArch!
RetroArch, an open-source project leveraging the powerful Libretro development interface, brings cross-platform retro gaming to your fingertips. Libretro's architecture allows for rich features like OpenGL support, cross-platform camera access, and future location services integration.
RetroArch offers a comprehensive suite of built-in applications, providing a complete entertainment hub. It's ideal for creating and running games, emulators, and multimedia applications. Learn more at the links provided below.
Important Notice:
This Google Play Store version of RetroArch differs from the full version on our website (www.retroarch.com). To comply with Google Play Store policies, it lacks the Core Downloader and supports a maximum of 50 cores. If you need more, consider these options:
- RetroArch Plus: A free Play Store alternative supporting up to 127 cores (requires Android 8.0 or higher).
- Website Download: Download the full APK from www.retroarch.com for unlimited cores and the Core Downloader. This is considered the "full-fat" version.
Play Store Version Advantages:
- Automatic weekly updates for both RetroArch and cores.
Play Store Version Disadvantages:
- Maximum of 50 cores supported.
Key Features:
- Attractive, customizable menus.
- Scan and organize game files into collections.
- Access game database information.
- Download and manage programs ("cores").
- Update RetroArch and cores easily.
- Exclusive Game & Watch emulator.
- Built-in input remapping and cheat support.
- Multi-language support.
- Over 80+ cores and growing!
- Multiplayer capabilities with NetPlay.
- Screenshot and save state functionality.
- No DRM, restrictions, ads, or spyware.
- Open-source.
Community & Support:
Join our Discord server for support and NetPlay matchmaking: https://discord.gg/C4amCeV
Check out our YouTube channels for tutorials, gameplay, news, and development updates:
Documentation & Website:
- Documentation: https://docs.libretro.com/
- Website: https://www.retroarch.com/
- Libretro: www.libretro.com