Tech riderRev. 22 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported platformsLinux; Plasma Desktop; Plasma Mobile; Plasma Bigscreen
- 4Emulators includedYes
- 5Library importYes
- 6Metadata scrapingNo
- 7Controller navigationYes
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: apps.kde.org
Overview
KRetro is ranked #11 of 25 in emulation frontends on Specifiction. It runs on Linux.
Compared on emulation frontends
- Free plan
- Yesapps.kde.org
- Supported platforms
- Linux; Plasma Desktop; Plasma Mobile; Plasma Bigscreenapps.kde.org
- Emulators included
- Yesapps.kde.org
- Library import
- Yesapps.kde.org
- Metadata scraping
- Noapps.kde.org
- Controller navigation
- Yesapps.kde.org
Facts
- Purpose
- KRetro is a Libretro frontend for playing games for retro consoles using a ROM and Libretro core.apps.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Technology
- KRetro is written in Qt/Kirigami.apps.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Designed for
- KRetro is designed for Plasma Desktop, Mobile, and Bigscreen.apps.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Game library
- The product page shows game library views for mobile and desktop.apps.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Game player
- The product page shows game player views for mobile and desktop.apps.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Save slots
- The product page shows a save slots manager for mobile and desktop.apps.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Availability
- The page lists Linux installation through Discover and other AppStream application stores, or through a distribution’s package manager.apps.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Release status
- The listed release is version 0.0.1, dated 2025-10-05, and marked the first alpha release.apps.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- License
- KRetro is listed under the GPL-2.0-or-later license.apps.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The KRetro page links to the KDE Forum for help and to KDE’s bug tracker for reporting bugs.apps.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- KDE’s software privacy policy says its software generally does not transfer information from users’ devices except as a result of explicit user action.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy scope
- KDE’s software privacy policy notes that third-party distributors may modify software so it no longer follows the policy.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Maker
- KDE e.V. is a registered non-profit organization representing the KDE Community in legal and financial matters.ev.kde.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The page lists Linux and says installation works with Discover and other AppStream stores or a distribution package manager.apps.kde.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Maker organization
- KDE e.V. is a registered non-profit that represents the KDE Community in legal and financial matters.ev.kde.org · 3 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1996apps.kde.org · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Emulation Frontends in 2026#11 of 25
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Sources
- apps.kde.org/kretro/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- kde.org/privacypolicy-apps/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- ev.kde.org· checked 2 Oct 2026