Slippi vs RetroArch
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Slippi
7.0Fork of the Dolphin GameCube and Wii emulator with netplay support via Slippi
RetroArch
8.0Frontend 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