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We've compiled a list of 6 free and paid alternatives to Retropie. The primary competitors include EmulationStation, Lakka. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Retropie and batocera.linux, Recalbox, Ignition (gaming OS). Also you can look at other similar options here: Games.


EmulationStation
Free Open Source

A graphical and themeable emulator front-end that allows you to access all your favorite games in...

Lakka
Free Open Source

Lakka is the official Linux distribution of RetroArch and the libretro ecosystem.

batocera.linux
Free Open Source

batocera.linux is an operating system (like Windows 10 and Mac OS) specialized in retrogaming

Recalbox
Free Open Source

Retrogaming open source operating system for Raspberry Pi, Odroid and PC.

Ignition (gaming OS)
Free Open Source

A fully customizable "console" in your living room that not only plays all the classic...

RetroPie allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi or PC into a retro-gaming machine.

Retropie Platforms

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Retropie Overview

RetroPie allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi or PC into a retro-gaming machine. It builds upon Raspbian, EmulationStation, RetroArch and many other projects to enable you to play your favourite Arcade, home-console, and classic PC games with the minimum set-up. For power users it also provides a large variety of configuration tools to customise the system as you want.

RetroPie sits on top of a full OS, you can install it on an existing Raspbian, or start with the RetroPie image and add additional software later. It's up to you.

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Retropie Categories

Games

Retropie Tags

retro-game game-emulation

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