RetroArch
Libretro Action
Retro games and emulators on your device!
- Rating
- 3.8
- 47.6K ratings
- Downloads
- 6.5M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Aug 26
- 2026 · v1.22.2 (2026-08-26)
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About RetroArch
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!!!
RetroArch is a multi-versatile program, that means that in order for it to do anything, you need modular programs that we call 'cores'. These cores DO NOT COME OUT OF THE BOX. You need to go to "Online Updater -> Core Updater" from within the app to download them.
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
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!!!
RetroArch is a multi-versatile program, that means that in order for it to do anything, you need modular programs that we call 'cores'. These cores DO NOT COME OUT OF THE BOX. You need to go to "Online Updater -> Core Updater" from within the app to download them.
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
User reviews
Kinda good lmao
Im dumb at using this but I did it
💕
Cool.
satisfied
I want to play games with full screen😞... Can you please make a new update and add THE FULL SCREEN. I really like this app and thank you........😊
Frequently asked questions
What is RetroArch?
RetroArch is an open-source project that uses Libretro, a powerful development interface, to create cross-platform applications for gaming, emulation, and multimedia programs.
What are the features of RetroArch?
RetroArch offers eye-candy menus, the ability to scan and add files to game system collections, database information about each game, online downloading of programs ("cores"), updates, Game & Watch emulator, input remapping, cheat support, multi-language support, over 80+ programs ("cores"), NetPlay multiplayer, screenshot and save state capabilities, and more.
How can I download the modular programs or cores for RetroArch?
To download the cores, you need to go to "Online Updater -> Core Updater" within the app.
Does RetroArch have any restrictions or ads?
RetroArch is DRM-free, has no usage restrictions, is open-source, and has no push ads, spying, or any ads period.
Where can I find support and netplay matchmaking for RetroArch?
You can join the RetroArch Discord for support and netplay matchmaking at https://discord.gg/C4amCeV.
Are there any tutorials or development progress available for RetroArch?
You can find tutorials, gameplays, news, and development progress on the RetroArch Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/libretro and https://www.youtube.com/RetroArchOfficial.
Where can I find documentation and help for RetroArch?
For information and help, you can visit the RetroArch documentation site at https://docs.libretro.com/.
What is the official website of RetroArch?
The official website of RetroArch is https://www.retroarch.com/.
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