flycast ☆

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Description:
Dreamcast, Naomi and Atomiswave emulator

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.6@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: emulator gaming dreamcast arcade retro

Install: brew install --cask flycast

About:
Flycast is a multi-platform Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave emulator. It focuses on high performance and accuracy, enabling users to play classic console and arcade titles on modern hardware. The emulator supports a wide range of features including netplay, save states, and high-resolution upscaling.

Key Features:

Supports Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave systems
High-performance emulation with upscaling and texture filtering
Netplay for online multiplayer and replay recording
Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android)
Advanced debugging tools for developers

Use Cases:

Playing archived Sega Dreamcast games on a modern Mac
Developing and testing homebrew software for Dreamcast hardware
Reliving classic arcade experiences from the Naomi and Atomiswave era

Alternatives:

Redream – Redream is another high-quality Dreamcast emulator, often praised for its ease of use, but Flycast is open-source and offers more advanced debugging features.
MAME – MAME is a broader arcade emulator that can run Naomi/Atomiswave games, but Flycast is generally more performant and user-friendly for these specific systems.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 11, 2026 4:50pm	2.6	0	VERSION_BUMP	a839f1d0
Sep 15, 2025 11:39am	2.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	874f172c