KRetro

Spec sheet

Purpose

KRetro is a Libretro frontend for playing retro console games with a ROM and Libretro core.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

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.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kde.org

Support

The page links to a KDE forum for help and KDE's bug tracker to report bugs.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

License

The page lists KRetro under the GPL-2.0-or-later license.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Founded

1996Read 28 Sep 2026 · apps.kde.org

Maker

KDE e.V. is a registered non-profit organization representing the KDE Community in legal and financial matters.Read 2 Oct 2026 · ev.kde.org

Availability

The page lists Linux installation through Discover and other AppStream application stores, or through a distribution’s package manager.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Designed for

KRetro is designed for Plasma Desktop, Mobile, and Bigscreen.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Game library

The product page shows a game library on mobile and desktop.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Game player

The product page shows a game player on mobile and desktop.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Installation

The page lists Linux and says installation works with Discover and other AppStream stores or a distribution package manager.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Maker organization

KDE e.V. is a registered non-profit that represents the KDE Community in legal and financial matters.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ev.kde.org

Privacy scope

KDE’s software privacy policy notes that third-party distributors may modify software so it no longer follows the policy.Read 2 Oct 2026 · kde.org

Release status

The listed 0.0.1 release, dated 2025-10-05, is described as the first alpha release.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Save slots

The product page shows a save slots manager on mobile and desktop.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Technology

KRetro is written with Qt and Kirigami.Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Where Specifiction places it

• Emulation Frontends#23 of 256.8