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Best Game Boy Emulators in 2026

A Game Boy emulator's fit depends on the games and devices you want to use. Compare supported systems and platforms, controller support and save states; real-time clock handling may also matter for particular games. Link cable emulation and netplay offer further criteria if connected play is relevant. Virtual Jaguar, GBCC and SkyEmu are among the entries to consider against your preferred setup. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing round out the comparison, so you can weigh compatibility, play features and cost together.

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    SkyEmu

    Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    SkyEmu offers multiple platform builds, save states, configurable controls, and local web operation.

    8.5 Free plan Visit site
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    binjgb

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

    binjgb offers desktop and browser emulation with file-based save states and detailed playback controls. Its project notes incomplete support for some systems and a debugger still in progress.

    7.7 Open source Visit site
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    Coffee GB

    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

    Coffee GB combines broad save tools with netplay and cartridge accessory support across four platforms.

    7.6 Open source Visit site
  4. 4

    ChillyGB

    Free plan LinuxWebWindows

    ChillyGB offers a broad set of emulation, display, input, and debugging features across several listed platforms.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    GBCC

    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

    GBCC provides a free, cross-platform option for Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulation, with several display and save features.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    BGB

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose BGB if you want a Game Boy family emulator that also provides ROM debugging, cheat tools, rewind, and save states.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    DocBoy

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+1

    Choose DocBoy if you want a free, open source emulator with detailed CPU and graphics emulation, save states, and an optional debugger.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    GB Enhanced+

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    GB Enhanced+ supports several Game Boy-era systems and a range of peripherals, with manuals and configuration options for netplay and motion controls.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    GoBoy

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    GoBoy provides Game Boy emulation with colour, sound, battery-backed saves, and debugging options at no charge.

    7.1 Open source Visit site
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    PyBoy

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    PyBoy offers a Python-facing emulator interface alongside command-line use and developer-oriented integration examples.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    SameBoy

    Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+1

    SameBoy covers several Game Boy-family systems and includes gameplay, display and debugging features. Platform-specific frontend limits matter if you need features exclusive to macOS.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Ocelot

    Free plan APISelf-hosted

    Choose Ocelot if you need a free, self-hosted gateway for HTTP(S) microservices built on ASP.NET Core, with routing, authentication, and service discovery options.

    6.9 Open source Visit site
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    oxGBC

    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+2

    oxGBC combines a shared emulator core with save states, rewind, adjustable speed and several video options.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Pizza Boy C

    Free plan Android

    Pizza Boy C offers handheld emulation features alongside controller, link, and customization options. Its games are not bundled, so users need to supply ROMs.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    GB-EMU

    Free plan Web

    GB-EMU offers direct-on-TV Game Boy emulation alongside a desktop-browser option, but its incomplete CPU support makes the project an in-progress tool.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    SDL2-GNUBoy

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    SDL2-GNUBoy supports both Game Boy systems and a range of controls and display options. Mac and Linux users need to build it themselves, and the project notes a test-ROM failure.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    RetroGBm

    Free plan AndroidWindows

    RetroGBm provides Game Boy Color emulation with save, controller, cheat, and link-play features on Windows and Android.

    6.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Gearboy

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
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    VaporBoy

    Free plan Web

    VaporBoy offers multiple ways to load games and control play, along with save states and adjustable effects.

    6.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Gameboy by raphamorim

    Paid LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    Choose Gameboy if you want an open-source Game Boy emulator and can provide a BIOS and ROM file. Its browser, desktop, and terminal examples give developers several ways to run it.

    5.6 Free plan Visit site
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    PHPBoy

    Paid LinuxMacWeb

    PHPBoy provides multiple ways to run Game Boy and Game Boy Color games, including a backend-free browser option.

    5.1 Open source Visit site
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    Gambatte

    Paid LinuxMacWindows
    4.7 Open source Visit site
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    GBC.emu

    Paid Android
    4.7 Visit site

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