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24 alternatives to RetroBase
The operating system for retro game stores
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Software and hardware projects for fun from a guy who loves retro computing
2019 · internalregister.github.io · its alternatives →
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I was looking for apps to track my retro game collection and everything looked.... really dated and not great. So I spent the last 5 months making my own. I've made a lot of apps for other people over the years, but this is the first one I've made for myself. iOS and Android. Let me know what you think!
May 2026 · retrodex.games · its alternatives →
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Nostalgist.js is a JavaScript library that allows you to run emulators of retro consoles within web browsers.
2023 · nostalgist.js.org · its alternatives →
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RomM is a self-hosted app that allows you to manage your retro game files (ROMs) and play them in the browser. Think of it as Plex or Jellyfin for your ROM library: it automatically fetches metadata, artwork, and game information from online metadata sources to transform your folders into a browsable collection. You can play games directly in the browser for consoles like the N64, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and PlayStation 1, using the integrated web emulator (https://emulatorjs.org/). Members of the community have released integrations for Playnite (Windows), muOS…
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Finally got my hobby OS up and running on real hardware. I love the old IBM thinkpads, so thought it was the perfect machine to get it working on. Been working on it for quite some time now, but this has been a big milestone!
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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RetroTeam▲85The platform teams use for fun and effective retrospectives
2022 · retroteam.ai · its alternatives →
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Hi, As a 8-bit C64 game coder in eaarly 90ties and currently mostly FE-focused dev, decided to give a go to a simple retro game archive. This is purely fun project - so i decided to post it to HN, mayne it'll resonate :)
2023 · polishpixels.com · its alternatives →
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Retro App Store▲229How App Store would look like if it was launched in 80s
2016 · retro.appstor.io · its alternatives →
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2014 · gabrielgambetta.com · its alternatives →
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Afterplay▲113We just launched the Afterplay Store. It lets you buy new retro games and start playing instantly in your browser, with no installs or setup. Here’s a quick demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoChUbaspbI We’re launching with publishers like Mega Cat Studios and Incube8, with more to come. The goal is to make retro games as easy to access as modern ones. Would love any feedback.
2023 · afterplay.io · its alternatives →
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Athena ▲107Start tracking your retro gaming achievements like a pro
2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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2015 · retroospect.com · its alternatives →
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You're the OS▲121A game where you play as the computer OS
2023 · plbrault.itch.io · its alternatives →
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Kingsway▲91A retro RPG built into an operating system
2017 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →
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Retro tool▲86Simple and effective retrospectives for your team
2020 · retrotool.app · its alternatives →
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