RomM – An open-source, self-hosted ROM manager and player

In plain words

RomM is a self-hosted app for organizing and playing retro game files in a web browser. It automatically collects metadata, artwork, and game information to create a browsable ROM library similar to Plex or Jellyfin. Users can play games directly in the browser for systems including N64, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and PlayStation 1 using an integrated web emulator. The project supports integrations with platforms like Playnite, muOS, and Decky Loader, making it accessible across Windows, handheld devices, and Steam Deck.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

A beautiful, powerful, self-hosted ROM manager and player. - rommapp/romm

In the maker’s words, at launch

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…

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