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Slippi vs RetroArch

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Slippi

7.0
Games

Fork of the Dolphin GameCube and Wii emulator with netplay support via Slippi

RetroArch

8.0
Games

Frontend for emulators, game engines and media players (OpenGL graphics API)

Metric Slippi RetroArch
Category Games Games
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 1 237
90-day Installs 8 712
365-day Installs 35 2.2K
Version 3.6.0 1.22.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 364 12.8K
GitHub Forks 158 2.1K
Open Issues 47 3.0K
License GPL-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language C++ C
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jan 28, 2021 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Slippi

Slippi is a modified Dolphin emulator designed for Super Smash Bros. Melee netplay, offering features like rollback netcode and matchmaking. It's ideal for Melee enthusiasts seeking online multiplayer experiences.

Emulates GameCube and Wii games with a focus on enabling online multiplayer for Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Pros

  • + Built-in netplay support for Melee
  • + Active development with recent updates
  • + Integration of rollback netcode and matchmaking

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some reported crashes, though issues may be resolved

RetroArch

RetroArch is a versatile frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players, offering a unified interface for various platforms. It supports OpenGL graphics and is favored by gaming enthusiasts and retro computing fans.

Provides a unified interface for emulators and media players, supporting multiple platforms and graphics APIs.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Extensive emulator and media player integration
  • + Highly customizable user interface

Cons

  • - No automatic updates
  • - High volume of open issues