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Life & fun · May 4, 2026

Retrodex – Retro game collection tracker and game encyclopedia

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!

Retrodex – Retro game collection tracker and game encyclopedia launched on May 4, 2026 with 11 votes, #1,153 of 20,538 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.

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Retrodex is a collection tracking app and encyclopedia for retro games, available on iOS and Android. It lets users catalog and manage their retro game collections while accessing game information. The app was built by a developer seeking a modern alternative to existing, outdated collection-tracking tools. Retrodex combines inventory management with a searchable game database designed specifically for retro gaming enthusiasts.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Catalog 12,000+ classic games across 24 consoles. AI cartridge ID, UPC scanning, market prices, cheat codes — all 100% offline, no account required. Available on iOS and Android.

Catalog classic games across dozens of classic consoles. AI cartridge ID, UPC scanning, market prices, cheat codes — all 100% offline, no account required. Available on iOS and Android.

Browse and catalog thousands of games across dozens of classic consoles . Beautiful box art walls, gameplay videos, cheat codes, market prices, and more. For serious collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts. Available on iOS & Android. Whether you own 10 games or 10,000, Retrodex is your ultimate companion for browsing, cataloging, and discovering retro games. Deep entries for every game: original box art, screenshots, release dates, ratings, developer & publisher info, story, trivia, and console specs. Like Wikipedia for retro gaming. Mark games as Owned, Wanted, Played, or Completed. Rate favorites, add personal notes, and track purchase history with prices and condition. Pricing for…from retrodex.games

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