Best Nintendo Switch Emulators in 2026
Updated
In short: Eden is ranked #1 of 19 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of NeXium and Ruzu. The best-ranked option with a free plan is NeXium.
When comparing Nintendo Switch emulators, start with the platforms you use and the gameplay features you care about. Graphics APIs and resolution scaling describe rendering options, while motion controls, online multiplayer, and save states relate to how you play. The entries also show supported platforms, source availability, and free-plan or paid-from details. Citron NEO, Eden, and Nuzu lead the entries, followed by Ryubing and Ryujinx Classic. Check those listed capabilities against your setup and requirements, since platform support and the specific features you want can make a difference when choosing an emulator.
19 Nintendo switch emulators ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Eden Top pick · 7.3 Free plan · Free
#2 NeXium Runner-up · 7.3 Free plan · Free
#3 Ruzu Also great · 7.0 Free plan · Free- Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
- Source available
- Yes
- Online multiplayer
- Yes
- Resolution scaling
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About EdenVisit site - Free plan AndroidLinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Linux, Android
- Source available
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck, Ubuntu
- Source available
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About RuzuVisit site - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Supported platforms
- web, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, Android, Android TV, macOS, Windows, Linux, Xbox
- Source available
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
- Source available
- Yes
- Online multiplayer
- Yes
- Resolution scaling
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
- Source available
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Source available
- Yes
- Online multiplayer
- Yes
- Resolution scaling
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Source available
- Yes
- Online multiplayer
- Yes
- Resolution scaling
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsLinuxAndroid
- Supported platforms
- Android, Windows, Linux
- Source available
- Yes
- Resolution scaling
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxWindowsAndroidmacOS
- Supported platforms
- Linux, Windows, Android, macOS
- Source available
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOS
- Supported platforms
- macOS
- Source available
- No
- Resolution scaling
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
- Source available
- Yes
- Online multiplayer
- Yes
- Resolution scaling
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOS
- Supported platforms
- iOS (iPhone and iPad)
- Source available
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows
- Source available
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Android
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Android ARM64
- Source available
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Android
- Supported platforms
- Android
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Android
- Supported platforms
- android
- Source available
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which Nintendo switch emulator is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Eden is ranked #1 of 19 with a score of 7.3. NeXium is second and Ruzu third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 19 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.