retroarch ☆
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Description:
Frontend for emulators, game engines and media players (OpenGL graphics API)
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.22.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @RetroArchGame  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: emulator gaming retro frontend libretro opengl
Install: brew install --cask retroarch
About:
RetroArch is a versatile frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players. It leverages the OpenGL graphics API to provide high-performance rendering with features like shaders, netplay, and a unified interface for various libretro cores. This makes it a comprehensive solution for running retro games and media across multiple platforms.
Key Features:
  • Unified frontend for multiple libretro cores
  • Advanced OpenGL shader support for graphics enhancement
  • Cross-platform netplay and rewind functionality
  • Modular architecture for easy core management
Use Cases:
  • Playing retro games from various consoles in one application
  • Enhancing game visuals with custom shader effects
  • Hosting or joining online multiplayer sessions for classic games
Alternatives:
  • OpenEmu – macOS-only with a more curated library experience
  • LaunchBox – Windows-focused with extensive frontend features and Big Box mode
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:02pm 1.21.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 1dd93cc9
Jul 2, 2024 11:08pm 1.19.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 22681191
Mar 28, 2023 10:40am 1.15.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 64dd4331
Mar 12, 2023 9:07pm 1.15.0 0 VERSION_BUMP c73897bb
Dec 14, 2022 7:06pm 1.14.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 372cf29e
Dec 13, 2022 12:34pm 1.14.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 27e1011f
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