ares
7.5#2 in sega master system emulatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
Visitares vs vibe-sms
What both publish
| Fact | ares | vibe-sms |
|---|---|---|
| License | The source code is distributed under the ISC license. | The README says “TODO: add license.” |
| Save states | Save states let users resume games that lack native saving. | It provides nine save-state slots, with F7 to save and F5 to load. |
ares plans
- aresFree
- FreeFree
vibe-sms plans
No prices published.
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 vibe-sms if…
vibe-sms may suit players who want to run games for the four listed Sega systems on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its remappable controls, save states, and two-player support may also fit users who want those options.