ares
7.5#2 in sega master system emulatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
Visitares vs Luna's Project64
Luna's Project64
6.0#13 in nintendo 64 emulatorsFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ares | Luna's Project64 |
|---|---|---|
| License | The source code is distributed under the ISC license. | The project is licensed under GPLv2. |
| Save states | Save states let users resume games that lack native saving. | It provides 100 savestate slots. |
ares plans
- aresFree
- FreeFree
Luna's Project64 plans
- Free and open-sourceFree
Pick ares if…
ares suits people looking to emulate supported systems on desktop Linux, macOS, or Windows, including developers working on original software for those systems. Linux users should be comfortable compiling from source or finding third-party packages.
Pick Luna's Project64 if…
It suits Windows or Linux users seeking a free N64 emulator focused on gameplay for supported titles. Its 100 savestate slots and RetroAchievements Hardcore support may matter to players using those features.