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
Jan 24, 2024 4:19pm 2.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 8c238695
Oct 30, 2023 8:17am 2.2 0 VERSION_BUMP a6c85a0e
Feb 26, 2023 6:57am 2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP de327981
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