Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to RetroLauncher
Organize and launch your retro games in one place
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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RetroTick parses PE/NE/MZ binaries, emulates an x86 CPU, and stubs enough Win32/Win16/DOS APIs to run classics like FreeCell, Minesweeper, Solitaire and QBasic, entirely in the browser. Built with Preact + Vite + TypeScript. Demo: https://retrotick.com GitHub: https://github.com/lqs/retrotick
Feb 2026 · retrotick.com · its alternatives →
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Run KolibriOS, Linux or Windows 98 in your browser
2016 · copy.sh · its alternatives →
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Terminal emulator which mimics the old cathode display
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Emily is Away▲104A retro AIM simulator. Chat with Emily.
2015 · kyleseeley23.itch.io · 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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TIC-80▲69Create and play games for a retro fantasy computer
2017 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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GameShell▲87Open Source Retro Gaming & STEM Portable Console
2017 · kickstarter.com · 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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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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Not sure if I would post this for the last day of #marchintosh OR wait for tomorrow the 1st of April. Both apply equally. Anyway, here's a pet project of mine, I made it as a glued on for another pet project of mine, but it developed a life of it's own now and can soar skyward toward success, fame, and glory.
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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macintosh.js▲198A 1991 Macintosh in an app - for Windows, Linux, and macOS
2020 · github.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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Supports eXo Collections (eXoDOS, eXoWindows9x, eXowin3x, eXoScummVM, eXoAppleIIGS) built in music player, import your soundtracks Supports console games up to Nintendo Switch iCloud Sync, RetroAchievements, Smart Collections https://www.nostalgi.app
May 2026 · its alternatives →
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Play Now! 500+ Classic Games in Browser - No Setup!
2024 · weplayretro.games · its alternatives →
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Retro UI▲18Retro styled ui library based on React and Tailwind.
2024 · neobrutalism.com · its alternatives →
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