KRetro

Linux

Freedom report

One barScore 5.5

KRetro is ranked #14 of 25 in emulation frontends on Freedom251. It runs on Linux.

Compared on emulation frontends

Purpose: KRetro is a Libretro frontend for playing games for retro consoles using a ROM and Libretro core.
Technology: KRetro is written in Qt/Kirigami.
Designed for: KRetro is designed for Plasma Desktop, Mobile, and Bigscreen.
Game library: The product page shows game library views for mobile and desktop.
Game player: The product page shows game player views for mobile and desktop.
Save slots: The product page shows a save slots manager for mobile and desktop.
Availability: The page lists Linux installation through Discover and other AppStream application stores, or through a distribution’s package manager.
Release status: The listed release is version 0.0.1, dated 2025-10-05, and marked the first alpha release.
License: KRetro is listed under the GPL-2.0-or-later license.
Support: The KRetro page links to the KDE Forum for help and to KDE’s bug tracker for reporting bugs.
Privacy: KDE’s software privacy policy says its software generally does not transfer information from users’ devices except as a result of explicit user action.
Privacy scope: KDE’s software privacy policy notes that third-party distributors may modify software so it no longer follows the policy.
Maker: KDE e.V. is a registered non-profit organization representing the KDE Community in legal and financial matters.
Installation: The page lists Linux and says installation works with Discover and other AppStream stores or a distribution package manager.

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