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RetroArch
Libretro · released May 27, 2022 · free · data updated Oct 23, 2026
by Libretro
RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications
Released May 27, 2022 · Free to play
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 89% positive of 9,922 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 45,695 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Regular US price | Free | Oct 20, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 113 | 27 |
| Dec 2025 | 112 | 19 |
| Jan 2026 | 127 | 21 |
| Feb 2026 | 109 | 20 |
| Mar 2026 | 118 | 22 |
| Apr 2026 | 125 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 112 | 15 |
| Jun 2026 | 106 | 14 |
| Jul 2026 | 110 | 16 |
| Aug 2026 | 93 | 23 |
| Sep 2026 | 109 | 13 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Software | 1 in 168 games |
| Utilities | 1 in 143 games |
| Classic | 1 in 140 games |
| Local Multiplayer | 1 in 29 games |
| 1990's | 1 in 24 games |
| Old School | 1 in 21 games |
| Free to Play | 1 in 12 games |
| Retro | 1 in 10 games |
Games like RetroArch
| Game | Developer | Match | Steam reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| TaskPals | Ascalon Games | 62% | Positive · 19 |
| Study Arcade | Soaring Games | 68% | Mostly Positive · 21 |
| ToS Gamepad Tester | Takeover Studios | 64% | Mostly Positive · 82 |
| BzzzController | Cold-Dark Software™ | 64% | Positive · 42 |
| The Vortex | New Perspective LLC | 63% | Positive · 10 |
| KuKu's Cinema | GunKuchar Present | 62% | Mixed · 14 |
| Through The Ages | Dylan Browne | 63% | 9 reviews |
| Couchpit Demo | Gameeze | 62% |