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An open-source multi-system retro game emulator for Android, built on Libretro cores, covering consoles from NES to PSP and 3DS.

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What is it?

Lemuroid is an Android emulator that runs classic games from many consoles and arcade systems in a single app. It is built on the Libretro framework, using existing Libretro cores for each system, and focuses on ease of use, Android integration and the overall user experience.

The app supports a broad range of platforms, including Atari 2600, 7800 and Lynx, NES, SNES, Game Boy through Game Boy Advance, the Sega family (Genesis, Sega CD, Master System, Game Gear), Nintendo 64, PlayStation, PSP, Nintendo DS, PC Engine, Neo Geo Pocket, WonderSwan, FinalBurn Neo arcade games and Nintendo 3DS. It can scan and index ROM libraries, and it accepts zipped ROMs.

On the input side, Lemuroid provides customizable touch controls, gamepad support, tilt input and local multiplayer. Game state saving and cloud save sync are included, along with Android TV support and LCD or CRT display simulation.

Key features

  • 01Runs games from many consoles and arcade systems, using Libretro cores
  • 02Scans and indexes ROM libraries and supports zipped ROMs
  • 03Customizable touch controls, gamepad support and tilt input
  • 04Save states with automatic save and restore, plus cloud save sync
  • 05Local multiplayer, Android TV support and LCD/CRT display simulation

Use cases

  • Playing classic Nintendo, Sega and PlayStation games on an Android phone or tablet
  • Playing retro games on an Android TV with a gamepad
  • Sharing a couch-multiplayer session with friends on one device

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install Lemuroid from Google Play

  2. 2

    Or install Lemuroid from F-Droid

Things to know

  • Android only; no desktop or iOS version is described in the README.
  • Licensed under GPL-3.0, a copyleft license that requires derivative works to be released under the same terms.

Topics

#emulator#android#libretro#retro-gaming#kotlin#game-boy#snes#nintendo#android-app#genesis

FAQ

What is Lemuroid?
An open-source multi-system retro game emulator for Android, built on Libretro cores, covering consoles from NES to PSP and 3DS. Lemuroid is an Android emulator that runs classic games from many consoles and arcade systems in a single app. It is built on the Libretro framework, using existing Libretro cores for each system, and focuses on ease of use, Android integration and the overall user experience.
Is Lemuroid free to use? What license does it have?
Lemuroid is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is Lemuroid still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to Lemuroid was on Oct 16, 2026.
What can I use Lemuroid for?
Playing classic Nintendo, Sega and PlayStation games on an Android phone or tablet Playing retro games on an Android TV with a gamepad Sharing a couch-multiplayer session with friends on one device
How do I install Lemuroid?
Install Lemuroid from Google Play Or install Lemuroid from F-Droid
Where can I get Lemuroid?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/Swordfish90/Lemuroid

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