stella-app ☆

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Description:
Multi-platform Atari 2600 Emulator

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 7.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @stella_emu | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: emulator retro-gaming atari gaming multi-platform

Install: brew install --cask stella-app

About:
Stella is a multi-platform Atari 2600 emulator written in C++. It provides high-accuracy emulation of the Atari 2600 hardware, allowing users to play classic video games on modern operating systems including macOS, Windows, and Linux. The emulator features software rendering for portability and supports advanced features like CRT shaders and netplay.

Key Features:

High-accuracy hardware emulation of the Atari 2600
Cross-platform support including macOS, Windows, and Linux
Support for CRT shaders and video filters for authentic display
Netplay functionality for multiplayer gaming over the internet
Support for all major cartridge bankswitching schemes

Use Cases:

Playing archived Atari 2600 games on modern hardware
Game development and ROM testing for the Atari 2600 platform
Retro gaming preservation and historical research

Alternatives:

MAME – General purpose arcade emulator that includes Atari 2600 support but is less specialized than Stella
RetroArch – Frontend for multiple emulators that can run Atari cores, offering a unified interface but higher complexity

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