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gearboy · v3.8.18
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Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator
brew install --cask gearboy 2
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v3.8.186d ago3.8.17→3.8.18
13d ago3.8.16→3.8.17
20d ago3.8.15→3.8.16
1mo ago3.8.14→3.8.15
1mo ago3.8.13→3.8.14
1mo ago3.8.12→3.8.13
2mo ago3.8.11→3.8.12
2mo ago3.8.10→3.8.11
3mo ago3.8.9→3.8.10
3mo ago3.8.8→3.8.9
+ 9 older versions
Review
Mar 11, 2026Gearboy is a cross-platform Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator that supports macOS, Windows, Linux, BSD, and RetroArch. It offers a debugger and is actively maintained, making it a reliable choice for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Emulates Game Boy and Game Boy Color consoles to play classic Nintendo games.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a substantial GitHub presence.
Community: Limited community discussion; primarily known through its GitHub activity and a single Hacker News mention.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support including macOS
- + Active development and regular updates
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0 license
Cons
- - Limited community engagement and discussion
- - Manual updates required as auto-updates are not available
Community Mentions
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