RetroArch
Developed by Libretro · Published by Libretro
At a glance
Overview
A free to play game by Libretro, published by Libretro — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for RetroArch.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Microsoft Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 and up (CPU with SSE2 instructions required)
- Memory: 32 MB RAM
- Graphics: Any compliant OpenGL 2.x or Direct3D11 GPU. For shaders to work properly, should support at least Shader Model 2.0.
- DirectX: Version 11
- Additional Notes: For OpenGL: Intel HD 2K/3K GPUs on Windows 10 will have to fall back to an OpenGL 1.1 driver.
Recommended
- OS: Microsoft Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core series or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel: At least Intel HD 4K required for OpenGL, any compliant D3D11 GPU for Direct3D 11. Should support at least Shader Model 3.0 and/or 4.0.
- DirectX: Version 11
- Additional Notes: For OpenGL: Intel HD 2K/3K GPUs on Windows 10 will have to fall back to an OpenGL 1.1 driver.
Supported languages (19)
RetroArch FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is RetroArch?
Steam classifies RetroArch as a Free To Play game, developed by Libretro. RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications
Is RetroArch free to play?
Yes — Steam lists RetroArch as Free to Play.
Is RetroArch single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for RetroArch: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is RetroArch on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists RetroArch for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is RetroArch out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 27, 2022.
What platforms is RetroArch on?
RetroArch is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is RetroArch single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does RetroArch cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Who made RetroArch?
RetroArch is developed by Libretro and published by Libretro.
Where to get RetroArch
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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