Sega CD Emulators
Alternatives to Mega-Pi
The tools Specifiction weighs against Mega-Pi, from its list of sega cd emulators, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.
- 01 ares
ares suits users seeking a multi-system emulator on Windows, macOS, or Linux, and developers of original software for supported systems who can use its trace logging.
Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted9.0 Visit Specs - 02 BlastEm
It suits players looking to emulate Sega systems and developers who want source-level debugging for SGDK or other C or C++ projects.
Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux9.0 Visit Specs - 03 ClownMDEmu
ClownMDEmu may suit Mega Drive emulation users who want a browser version, a standalone desktop frontend or a libretro core.
Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.9 Visit Specs - 04 Manic EMU
Manic EMU suits iPhone and iPad users who want to emulate classic systems and use save states, cheats, or multiplayer features.
From $0.42/mo Free plan Open source macOS · iOS · Self-hosted8.8 Visit Specs - 05 MAME
MAME suits people interested in preserving or examining vintage systems, developing software for them, or diagnosing emulation behavior.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Android8.5 Visit Specs - 06 Genesis Plus GX
Genesis Plus GX suits people seeking emulation of Sega 8-bit and 16-bit systems, particularly those using its standalone GameCube or Wii builds or a supported frontend.
Free plan Windows · Linux8.4 Visit Specs - 07
Provenance Provenance suits Apple-platform users looking for a multi-system retro game emulator frontend.
From $3.33/mo Free plan Open source macOS · iOS8.4 Visit Specs - 08 RetroArch
RetroArch suits people looking for a unified frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players, from beginners to power users.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.3 Visit Specs - 09 webЯcade
webЯcade suits people who want browser-based gaming organized through feeds and a graphical editor.
Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.2 Visit Specs - 10 EmulatorJS
EmulatorJS suits people who want to add an emulator to a website and adjust its presentation or language.
Free plan Web · iOS · Android · Self-hosted8.1 Visit Specs - 11
OpenEmu OpenEmu suits Mac users who want one library for games they already own and support for many console systems.
Free plan Open source macOS8.0 Visit Specs - 12 higan
higan suits people looking for a free desktop emulator covering a range of listed systems, particularly those interested in accuracy, preservation or configurability.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux7.8 Visit Specs - 13 BizHawk
BizHawk suits tool-assisted speedrunners and users who need frame-level recording, rewind, memory tools, or scripting.
Windows · macOS · Linux7.7 Visit Specs - 14
Lemuroid It suits Android users who want one library for legally obtained games across multiple console and arcade categories.
Free plan Android7.6 Visit Specs - 15 PicoDrive
It suits users running Sega software on Windows, Linux, or self-hosted systems who need broad console coverage.
Free plan Windows · Linux · Self-hosted7.5 Visit Specs - 16 jgenesis
jgenesis suits players seeking one emulator for the listed classic Sega, Nintendo, and PC Engine systems on Linux or Windows web environments.
Web · Windows · Linux7.4 Visit Specs - 17 YDrive
YDrive suits Windows users who want SEGA emulation together with a managed retro-game library.
Windows6.2 Visit Specs - 18 MD.emu Linux · Android6.0 Visit Specs