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higan

Ch 147.0of 54 Multi-System Emulators
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

higan is ranked #14 of 54 in multi-system emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

higan plans and pricing

All plans
Free software Free No warranty github.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on multi-system emulators

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSDgithub.com

Facts

Product type
higan is a multi-system emulator focused on accuracy and code readability.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Original developer
The project was originally developed by Near.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Supported systems
It emulates systems including Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Mega Drive, PC Engine, MSX, ColecoVision, Neo Geo Pocket and WonderSwan.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Official releases
Official releases are available from the GitHub releases page.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Nightly builds
Automated, untested builds are available for each supported operating system.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Supported desktop systems
Nightly builds are listed for Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux and FreeBSD.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Community support
The project links to a discussion forum and a Discord chat.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
License
The program is free software under the GNU General Public License version 3 or any later version.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Warranty
The license states that the software is provided without warranty.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Game library tool
The distribution includes icarus, described as a game library importer for higan.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Core components
The distribution includes libco, nall, ruby and hiro alongside higan and icarus.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Project focus
The higan-emu organization describes higan as a multi-system emulator focused on accuracy, preservation and configurability.github.com · 1 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2004github.com · 28 Sept 2026

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