Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onAndroid, Linux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported platformsWindows, Linux, macOS, Android
- 4Source availableYes
- 5Graphics APIsOpenGL, Vulkan
- 6Motion controlsYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
Nuzu is ranked #5 of 19 in Nintendo switch emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Windows.
Compared on Nintendo switch emulators
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Linux, macOS, Androidgithub.com
- Source available
- Yesgithub.com
- Graphics APIs
- OpenGL, Vulkangithub.com
- Motion controls
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- What it does
- Nuzu is an open-source, cross-platform emulator for Nintendo Switch games.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Origin
- The repository describes Nuzu as an unofficial mirror fork of the original repository.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Language
- The project is written in C++.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Windows Linux Android
- The README says builds are actively maintained for Windows, Linux and Android.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- macOS build
- The build instructions include macOS.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Performance
- The emulator is capable of running most commercial games at full speed when necessary hardware requirements are met.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Compatibility
- The README directs users to a compatibility page for the full list of supported games.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- The README says the latest releases can be downloaded automatically through an installer on the downloads page.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Release availability
- The GitHub releases page currently says there are no releases.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Development
- Most development happens on GitHub, with development discussion available through Discord.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Translation
- User-interface translation work is centralized on Transifex and periodically upstreamed.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- License
- Nuzu is licensed under GPLv3 or any later version.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The project asks supporters to use Patreon, with donations funding hardware, hosting, software licenses and related development costs.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Repository security status
- The repository page shows Security and quality with a count of 0.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Product
- Nuzu is described as an open-source, cross-platform emulator for Nintendo Switch games.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Fork status
- The repository README identifies itself as an unofficial mirror fork of the original repository.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Technology
- The README says the emulator is written in C++ with portability in mind.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The README lists build instructions for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Translations
- The README says user interface translation work is centralized on Transifex and periodically upstreamed.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/qqq26/Nuzu· checked 30 Sept 2026
- github.com/qqq26/Nuzu/releases· checked 30 Sept 2026
- github.com/qqq26/Nuzu/blob/main/LICENSE.txt· checked 30 Sept 2026