Alternatives to Citra Libretro Core

Azahar suits Nintendo 3DS owners seeking to use their game libraries on supported desktop or Android platforms, and homebrew developers, researchers or preservation projects.

Manic EMU suits iPhone and iPad users who want to emulate classic systems and use save states, cheats, or multiplayer features.

AzaharPlus suits people looking for a 3DS emulator on Android, Linux, or Windows, including those whose CPUs lack SSE4.2.

It suits users interested in running or debugging homebrew applications for Nintendo 3DS on Windows, Linux, or macOS.

Panda3DS

Panda3DS suits Nintendo 3DS fans who want to play on laptops, desktops, Steam Decks, or phones.

Borked3DS suits users seeking a free 3DS emulator across desktop and Android who are comfortable with experimental software.

LunaDS suits iPhone and iPad users seeking DS, DSi, and 3DS emulation, including offline play and DS or DSi local multiplayer.

CitraVR suits Quest owners who want to play decrypted 3DS homebrew or personal backups in a movable 3D display.

Folium suits iPhone and iPad users who want multiple retro systems in one emulator.

Mandarine-Neo suits users looking for a 3DS emulator with its experimental features and hacks.

It suits iOS users seeking an open-source Citra-based 3DS emulator.

Tanuki3DS suits users on Linux, macOS, or Windows who have decrypted 3DS games and want configurable keyboard, touch-screen, or controller input.