RetroArch Apk

RetroArch Apk

Latest version 1.20.0_GIT
12 Apr 2025

Older Versions

Apk Infos

Version1.20.0_GIT
Rating3.9/5, based on 44,487 votes
Size‎184.2 MB
Requires AndroidAndroid 4.1+ (Jelly Bean)
Author's NotesRetro games and emulators on your device!

About RetroArch APK

RetroArch APK Download for Android
RetroArch APK Download for Android

Description

RetroArch is an open-source project that makes use of a powerful development interface called Libretro. Libretro is an interface that allows you to make cross-platform applications that can use rich features such as OpenGL, cross-platform camera support, location support, and more in the future.

It comes with its own built-in collection of applications to provide you with a 'one-stop-shop' for entertainment.

Libretro and RetroArch are perfectly suited for creating games, emulators and multimedia programs. If you want to learn more, go to our website (listed below).

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!!!
This version of RetroArch differs from the one available on our website (www.retroarch.com) in that there is no Core Downloader, in compliance with the Google Play Store's policies. This version supports 50 cores max. If this is not enough for your needs, there are two options:

* Get RetroArch Plus, also available for free on the Play Store (this supports up to 127 cores). This version requires Android 8.0 or higher.
* Get RetroArch from our website (www.retroarch.com) and download the APK and install it. This version has the Core Downloader and is considered the 'full-fat' version.

Pros of the Play Store version vs. the website APK:
* Automatic weekly updates of both cores and RetroArch.
Cons of the Play Store version vs. the website APK:
* Only 50 cores supported max

FEATURES:
* Eye-candy menus to choose from!
* Scan files / directories and add them to game system collections!
* View database information about each game once added to a collection!
* Download programs ('cores') online
* Update everything!
* Download Game & Watch games and play them with our exclusive Game & Watch emulator!
* Built-in input remapping
* Ability to remap controls
* Ability to enter and load cheats
* Multi-language support!
* Over 80+ programs('cores') now and counting!
* Play multiplayer with NetPlay!
* Take screenshots, save states and more!

* No DRM
* No restrictions on usage
* Open-source
* No push ads
* No spying
* No ads period

Join us on discord for support and netplay matchmaking
https://discord.gg/C4amCeV

Visit our Youtube channel here for tutorials, gameplays, news and development progress!
https://www.youtube.com/user/libretro
https://www.youtube.com/RetroArchOfficial

For info and help, see our documentation site -
https://docs.libretro.com/

Visit our website!
https://www.retroarch.com/

www.libretro.com

How to install RetroArch APK on Android phone or tablet?

Download RetroArch APK file from ApkClean, then follow these steps:

Update Phone Settings

  • Go to your phone Settings page
  • Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
  • Check the Unknown Sources box
  • Confirm with OK

Go to Downloads

  • Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
  • Tap the APK file you downloaded (com.retroarch-v1.20.0_GIT-ApkClean.apk)
  • Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.

Older Versions

1.20.0_GIT (1744280317)184.2 MB
1.20.0_GIT (1742224488)184 MB
1.20.0_GIT (1741490961)183.9 MB
1.20.0_GIT (1741254426)183.9 MB
1.20.0_GIT (1739647370)181.7 MB
1.20.0_GIT (1737285839)181.5 MB
1.19.1_GIT (1734955765)180.8 MB

Questions & Answers

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User's Reivew

4 ★Some Emulators requiring this version (For example gamecube, not worked on plus version :/) But needs to improve performance.
2 ★I have this app installed on my android TV box and it keeps saying controller not configured and i can't work anything with the app could you please fix
1 ★the most cumbersome qnd clunky UI i have ever seen in my life
5 ★awesome app have been using it for years no problem. updated phone to s25 app is not working. audio plays but no video. fixed change video rendering to Vulcan 🖖.
1 ★Developer bullies emulator developers, misappropriates donation money and is overall a bigot.
3 ★Cannot play ps2 rom
5 ★I recommend this for phones.
3 ★All is well but why is it that some of saved data get messed up?
1 ★what's the point of emulating games if u can't play them did u ever tried playing games with touch screen like gba or gbc example I can't even move I know I know now u say then use gamepad lol then for what is this I can play it on my PC or other consoles this emulations for mobile devices r just waste of time I lue RetroArch but this here is just completely mess the controls in menu of the app are super terrible idk what I'm doing cuz when I click on something it opens totally different stuff.
5 ★Best app for using emulators up to the DS generation, it has emulators considered to be the most accurate and with more options, including Mgba, Mesen, Sameboy, MelonDS DS, and other emulators that are only available on Android as LibRetro cores. It also has unique features like better input-lag than using the original hardware, a huge list of filters, rewinding, etc. It still needs polishing the cheat system, and has a learning-curve to use all its functions, try xmb menu style + controller