Roms
How to add more games[edit]
ROM Usage & Legal Disclaimer
Emulators are legal and preserve retro games, but downloading copyrighted ROMs without permission may be illegal. This site does not host or link to ROMs.
Homebrew & Public Domain Games
Freely available ROMs by independent devs are great for testing and exploring.
Curated ROM Sets
These search terms are provided for informational and archival research purposes only. This site does not host or link to copyrighted content.
Transferring Files
Use microSD or USB to add ROMs and BIOS files. Organize them per emulator’s folder structure and always eject devices properly.
BIOS Files & Requirements
Some systems like PlayStation or Neo Geo require BIOS files for emulation, which must be legally obtained by dumping from your own hardware. We do not host or distribute BIOS files. For general discussion about BIOS requirements, you may find community forums helpful, such as this Reddit thread. Please ensure you comply with all applicable laws.
Helpful Links
- Reddit community: r/roms (for discussion purposes only)
- Internet Archive (Homebrew/PD games)
- GameBrew (Wiki for homebrew games)
Recommended Games
- /v/'s Recommended Games Wiki
- Retro Sanctuary (Site with Top 100 games lists for lots of systems)
- Racket Boy Hidden Gems List
- PortMaster (sort by most downloads)
- List of great homebrew games
- Great retro games that can be finished in one sitting
- Game of the month list from r/EmulationOnAndroid
- D-pad only games (for handhelds without joysticks)
- Recommended DS games that require little to no touchpad controls
- Recommended PICO-8 games
