Your library, glorified
Every console and every game in one grid of HD cover art. Pick your game back up right where you left it.
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Your whole retro collection.
IN ONE SINGLE APP.
RetroLauncher brings your emulators and retro games into one beautiful, simple app. The launcher your collection deserves.
One app for all your consoles
01The idea
Your retro mess. Sorted.
Watch what RetroLauncher does with it.
One single library
Zero hassle
Just play
02Power-ups
POWER-UPS INCLUDED
A modern engine under the hood. Flip through the channels: this is the real app.
Emulators in one click
Pick a console: the app downloads the emulator from its official source and sets it up. No file hunting.
Game page & trophies
HD cover art, screenshots, genre, publisher, year… plus your RetroAchievements trophies, just like on a modern console.
TV mode & controller
A fullscreen mode you navigate with a controller: your Mac becomes a little living-room console.
RetroAchievements trophies
Connect your account and unlock achievements on your retro games, just like on a modern console. Free.
Every console, on demand
NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Game Boy, DS, PlayStation 1·2·3, PSP, Mega Drive, Dreamcast, Atari… Add any console, even your own.
Drag-and-drop & wizard
Drop a ROM, a folder, a .zip or even an emulator onto the window: the app sorts it all out. A wizard guides you on first launch.
Search & filters
Find a game as you type, filter by console, genre or favorites.
Your “Retro Wrapped”
Play time, favorite console, game of the year: your recap, ready to share.
Beautiful in light and dark
Polished interface, CRT hover effect, light/dark themes and bilingual EN/FR.
03In 3 steps
From zero to “I’m playing” in 2 minutes
1
0:00Install the app
Download RetroLauncher and open it. A wizard welcomes you and detects what’s already there.
2
0:45Add consoles & games
Pick your consoles (emulators installed in one click) and drop your own games into the window.
3
2:00Play
Click a game: it launches fullscreen, controller detected, trophies rolling. That’s it.
04Questions
FAQ
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Does RetroLauncher provide games and emulators?
No. RetroLauncher is purely an organizer. You use your own games (the ones you legally own), and emulators are downloaded from their official sources. The app distributes no ROMs or games — like LaunchBox or Playnite, only simpler and prettier.
What do I need to run it?
A Mac (Apple Silicon or Intel, macOS 12+), a Windows 10 / 11 PC, or Linux x64. The app is native on every platform, smooth and lightweight.
Is it really free?
Yes, the app is free. An optional Pro tier (cloud save sync, themes…) may come later, but the core experience stays free.
Which consoles are supported?
The great Nintendo, Sony, Sega and Atari classics (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Game Boy/Advance, DS, PlayStation 1·2·3, PSP, Mega Drive, Dreamcast, Saturn…), and you can even add your own console by pointing to any emulator.
How do trophies work?
Through RetroAchievements, a free community service. You connect your account and unlock retro achievements as you play, shown on each game’s page.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your library stays 100% local on your computer: no account, no ads. The app only goes online to fetch cover art, the emulators you install and your trophies. It also sends an anonymous usage counter (a random ID, no game names, no personal data) that you can turn off anytime in Settings.
New phone: do I lose my saves?
No. In the mobile app, Settings → “Switch device”: a 6-letter code moves your in-progress games, trophies and favorites to the new phone — even Android to iPhone. An invisible copy also rides along with the device’s Google / iCloud backup, just in case.
Didn’t find your answer? A question, a bug, an idea?
05Reviews
What players say
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06Download
Ready to play again?
Get your retro collection back
Download RetroLauncher, add your games, and find all your classics in one place — beautiful and ready to launch.
Free, no ads. On first launch, allow access to your games folder.
Windows may say “this app isn’t commonly downloaded”: the app isn’t signed yet. Only download it from this site or the official GitHub, then click ⋯ → Keep in Edge/Chrome and More info → Run anyway. The .zip portable build is the easiest to open.
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