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Stella

stella-app · v7.0 • deprecated

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Multi-platform Atari 2600 Emulator

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brew install --cask stella-app
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Trust Score 7/10
Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Deprecated +0
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Stella is a robust multi-platform emulator for Atari 2600 games, offering accurate and performance-driven emulation. It appeals to retro gaming enthusiasts and those looking to experience classic Atari titles on modern systems.

Emulates Atari 2600 games on multiple platforms.

Maturity: The project is mature with active maintenance, though a high number of open issues may indicate ongoing development challenges.

Community: No direct community discussion found for Stella on Hacker News or Reddit.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Highly accurate emulation
  • + Active development
  • + Open-source

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Significant number of open issues
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CLast commit: Mar 2, 2026

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