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Coffee GB

Ch 077.3of 23 Game Boy Emulators
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, Linux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported systemsGame Boy (GB/DMG), Game Boy Color (GBC/CGB), Super Game Boy features
  4. 4Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android
  5. 5Save statesYes
  6. 6Link cable emulationYes
  7. 7NetplayYes
  8. 8Real-time clockYes
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Overview

Coffee GB is ranked #7 of 23 in Game Boy emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Coffee GB plans and pricing

All plans
Coffee GB Free MIT-licensed emulator · ROM files are not included github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on Game Boy emulators

Supported systems
Game Boy (GB/DMG), Game Boy Color (GBC/CGB), Super Game Boy featuresgithub.com
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Androidgithub.com
Save states
Yesgithub.com
Link cable emulation
Yesgithub.com
Netplay
Yesgithub.com
Real-time clock
Yesgithub.com
Controller support
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
Coffee GB is a desktop emulator for the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Compatibility
The project reports 5,858 automated verdicts passing across 17 test suite families.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Save tools
It supports ten save slots, named save states, previews, autosave and resume, screenshots, input recordings, and rewind.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
ROM loading
Games can be loaded by drag and drop from .gb, .gbc, and .rom files, including files inside ZIP and 7z archives.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Netplay security
Netplay uses a direct, unencrypted TCP connection, and the project advises playing only with trusted people and networks.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Input
The desktop emulator supports keyboard and game controllers, with independent controls for up to four players in compatible Super Game Boy games.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Cartridge accessories
Supported hardware includes real-time clocks, rumble, tilt controls, Game Boy Camera, Game Boy Printer, and other listed accessories.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Cheats
It supports Game Genie and GameShark cheats and includes a searchable libretro cheat database.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Distribution limit
ROM files are not included with Coffee GB.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
Coffee GB is distributed under the MIT License.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
macOS limitation
On macOS, game-controller input requires a compatible system SDL2 installation; keyboard input and emulation work without it.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2016github.com · 28 Sept 2026

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