Gaming & Minecraft
Best Neo Geo Emulators in 2026
Neo Geo emulation can mean different systems and play features, so start with the modes you need. Compare AES and MVS emulation, Neo Geo CD support, and related SNK arcade compatibility, then weigh netplay and save states.
- 01 GnGeo
It suits Linux users seeking to run NeoGeo ROM sets and configure display, sound, and controls.
Free plan Linux8.3 Visit Specs - 02 DREAMNEOCD
DREAMNEOCD suits Dreamcast users with Neo Geo CD games and a compatible original-console BIOS.
Free plan8.1 Visit Specs - 03 Geolith
Geolith suits players seeking to run Neo Geo AES, MVS, and CD games on Linux, macOS, BSD, or Windows, with support for a range of original-style controllers.
Windows · macOS · Linux7.9 Visit Specs - 04 NeoCD/PS2
It suits users seeking to play NeoGeo CD games on a Sony PlayStation 2 who can provide their own BIOS and legally owned games.
Free plan Self-hosted7.8 Visit Specs - 05 NeoDS
It suits Nintendo DS Lite owners with a DLDI-compatible flash card who want to run NeoGeo AES or MVS games.
Free plan7.7 Visit Specs - 06 NeoGeo CD Redux
It suits users running NeoGeo CD software on Nintendo Wii or GameCube hardware.
Free plan Self-hosted7.7 Visit Specs - 07 NeoCD/SDL
NeoCD/SDL is for people seeking to run original NeoGeo CD games on a listed system and who have access to the required BIOS.
Free plan Windows · Linux7.6 Visit Specs - 08 NeoCD/SDLx Unleashed
It suits original Xbox owners who have Neo Geo CD software and the required BIOS.
Free plan7.5 Visit Specs - 09
NeoBox NeoBox suits Mac users who already have compatible Neo Geo ROMs and BIOS files.
macOS7.4 Visit Specs - 10 NeoCDRX
NeoCDRX may suit people with GameCube, Wii or Wii U Virtual Wii systems who can run homebrew software and have the required BIOS and game files.
Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted7.4 Visit Specs - 11 MVSPSP
MVSPSP suits PSP owners who want Neo-Geo MVS or AES emulation and can create game caches.
Self-hosted7.3 Visit Specs - 12 NCDZPSP
It suits users of PSP, PlayStation Vita or PPSSPP who want Neo Geo and Neo Geo CD emulation with save states.
Self-hosted7.2 Visit Specs - 13
NeoRAGEx NeoRAGEx suits fans of 1990s arcade games who want to play Neo·Geo titles on a Windows PC.
Free plan Windows7.0 Visit Specs - 14 GxGeo
GxGeo suits Wii, vWii, and Wii Mini users who need Neo-Geo AES or MVS emulation and can manage SD-card files and BIOS requirements.
6.9 Visit Specs - 15 NeoCD-Wii
It suits Nintendo Wii users who want to run Neo-Geo CD games from SD or USB storage.
6.8 Visit Specs - 16 NEO.emu Linux · iOS · Android5.9 Visit Specs
- 17 NeoCD-Libretro Windows · Linux5.7 Visit Specs
- 18 Uo-NeoCDPSP 5.0 Visit Specs
Supported platforms, free plans, and paid-from pricing can help you judge practical fit and cost. Virtual Jaguar, NeoCD/SDL, and Geolith are among the entries to compare; GnGeo and NeoDS are also included. Check which system each emulator supports and whether its listed features match the way you want to play.