openemu
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Description:
Retro video game emulation
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.4.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @OpenEmu  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: emulator retro-gaming macos multimedia gaming
Install: brew install --cask openemu
About:
OpenEmu is a modular, multi-system emulator for macOS that provides a unified front-end for various game engines. It offers a polished, native experience with library management, automatic game scraping, and controller support. The application is extensible through plugins, allowing support for a wide range of retro gaming systems.
Key Features:
  • Multi-system support for dozens of retro consoles via plugins
  • Unified library interface with automatic metadata and artwork scraping
  • Native macOS integration with support for various controllers
  • Save state management and gameplay recording
Use Cases:
  • Playing retro games from classic consoles on a modern Mac
  • Organizing and managing a digital game library with metadata
  • Recording and sharing gameplay sessions
Alternatives:
  • RetroArch – Cross-platform with more cores but less native macOS integration
  • MAME – Arcade-focused emulator with command-line interface
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:45pm 2.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP b37688fb