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Gaseous
What it is
Gaseous Server is a free, open-source service for organizing ROMs and game titles and offering basic browser emulation. It gathers game identification and metadata from multiple sources. ROM management covers platforms listed by IGDB, while the built-in emulator handles a documented subset that includes Game Boy, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and Super Nintendo. Deployment options include Docker, source installation, Unraid, and a Windows MSI package. The documented setup requires MariaDB 11.1.2 or MySQL Server 8+ plus FFmpeg; an IGDB API key is optional. From version 2.0, authentication supports passwords, two-factor authentication, and OAuth2/OIDC sign-in. Listed identity providers include Google, Microsoft, and custom OIDC providers. The project uses the AGPL-3.0 license. Windows installation is marked experimental. Maintainers recommend avoiding internet exposure when remote access is unnecessary and state that exposure is at the user's risk. Community support is provided through Discord.
For and against
For
- Free, open-source AGPL-3.0 project
- Provides ROM management and browser emulation
- Offers Docker, source, Unraid, and Windows installation
- Supports two-factor and OAuth2/OIDC authentication
- Community support is available through Discord
Against
- Requires MariaDB or MySQL and FFmpeg
- Windows installation is experimental
- Built-in emulation covers a documented subset
- Internet exposure carries stated user risk
The verdict
Gaseous Server combines self-hosted ROM organization with basic in-browser emulation and several deployment choices. Its infrastructure requirements and security guidance make setup and exposure decisions important.
Who it suits
Gaseous suits users comfortable running self-hosted game libraries and supplying a database and FFmpeg. It is also relevant to people seeking open-source ROM management with browser emulation.
Plans and prices
Gaseous Server
Self-hosted server; requires a database and ffmpeg; IGDB API key is optional when using the Hasheous proxy
Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Authentication
- From version 2.0, the server supports two-factor authentication and OAuth2/OIDC sign-in in addition to password authentication.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The project documents Docker, source, Unraid, and Windows MSI installation options.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Emulation
- The built-in emulator supports systems including Game Boy, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and Super Nintendo.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Experimental platform
- The installation guide describes Windows installation as experimental.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Identity integrations
- Documented OIDC providers include Google, Microsoft, and custom OIDC providers.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Metadata
- It uses multiple sources to identify games and provide metadata.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The repository identifies the project as open source and provides an AGPL-3.0 license.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Gaseous Server manages ROMs and titles and provides basic in-browser emulation.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The documented requirements include MariaDB 11.1.2 or MySQL Server 8+ and FFmpeg; an IGDB API key is optional on the wiki home page.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security guidance
- The maintainers recommend avoiding internet exposure when remote access is not needed and state that exposure is at the user's own risk.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project links users to its Discord server for community support.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported ROMs
- ROM management supports platforms listed by IGDB, while built-in emulation supports a documented subset of systems.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
