EmulationStation
RetroArch
Batocera.linux
LaunchBox
RetroBat
HyperSpin
OpenEmu
Recalbox
Playnite
LaunchBox
Lutris
RetroArch
Batocera.linux
GOG Galaxy
HyperSpin
itch.io
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Based on our record, Playnite seems to be a lot more popular than EmulationStation. While we know about 286 links to Playnite, we've tracked only 13 mentions of EmulationStation. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.
In my opinion the ideal situation would be a backend that any developer could build a frontend to that would suit their approach. For example there are many Retroarch frontends like Highscore, EmulationStation, etc. These all suit the needs for what some person may want. Source: 11 months ago
Replacement for the epic EmuDeck. It utilises EmulationStation. Source: about 1 year ago
I use EmulationStation on a lot of devices. It would cover what you're looking for. Other frontends I like are RetroArch and Daijisho. Source: about 1 year ago
If you want to piece meal and customize it RetroArch and Emulation Station is the way to go. Also have a robust wiki. Source: about 1 year ago
Helpful link https://emulationstation.org/. Source: over 1 year ago
I've done something similar before with Playnite (an open-source PC game library manager), which has an HLTB plugin. Source: 3 months ago
Playnite: The one with the most features and libraries available via addons and has a lot of options for customization. In my opinion the best one available for this purpose. Source: 3 months ago
As for my LGO, the only other app I've installed outside of the standard launcher was Playnite to consolidate all games into one place as Legion Space doesn't detect everything I have installed and I don't want to manage manually adding games to their launcher. Source: 3 months ago
Use playnite instead of the individual launchers. Source: 3 months ago
Here is where I come in and recommend everyone check out Playnite: https://playnite.link/ When I care about supporting a developer or publisher and they offer their product on their own storefront DRM-free, I will often go there to buy. Or I buy from GoG which takes a smaller cut. Playnite lets me launch my Steam and non-Steam games in a seamless fashion. Steam still does a great job as a game installer/patch... - Source: Hacker News / 4 months ago
RetroArch - RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players.
LaunchBox - LaunchBox is a portable, box-art-based games database and launcher for DOSBox, emulators, arcade cabinets, and PC Games. Download it free!
Batocera.linux - Batocera.linux is an open-source and completely free retro-gaming distribution that can be copied to a USB stick or an SD card with the aim of turning any computer/nano computer into a gaming console during a game or permanently.
Lutris - Lutris is an open source gaming platform for GNU/Linux.
RetroBat - RETROBAT RetroBat is a software distribution designed for emulation and to be the easiest way to enjoy your game collection on your Windows computer.
HyperSpin - HyperSpin is an animated arcade frontend for Windows for use on Home Arcade Machines.
