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Luna's Project64
What it is
Luna's Project64 is a free Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows and Linux. It began as a fork of Project64 3.0.1 and describes itself as a Linux-compatible alternative to Project64 2.4. The project prioritizes gameplay for a selected set of games rather than accuracy or broad compatibility, and it includes plugins needed to play its supported titles. The emulator has 100 save-state slots and prompts users when a new version is available. State loading was made faster, and a change addressed crashes from repeatedly loading states while Discord screensharing. A separate fix patched an issue that could make EEPROM data appear corrupted in certain hacks. Version 3.7.3 fixes a RetroAchievements Hardcore exploit, improves memory decommit handling, and resolves edge cases that could deadlock saving or loading. That version is required for RetroAchievements Hardcore, where Star Display plus Luna is allowed. The GPLv2 project supports cheats, high-resolution rendering, controller remapping, and Direct3D 8, Vulkan, and OpenGL 3.3 graphics APIs.
For and against
For
- Free and open-source under GPLv2
- Available for Windows and Linux
- Provides 100 save-state slots
- Supports cheats and controller remapping
- Supports Direct3D 8, Vulkan, and OpenGL 3.3
Against
- Focuses on selected games, not broad compatibility
- Prioritizes gameplay over accuracy
The verdict
Luna's Project64 offers a free emulator with save states and several graphics APIs, but its stated focus is a select group of games. Check that your intended game is among those the project supports.
Who it suits
Luna's Project64 suits Windows or Linux users looking for a free Nintendo 64 emulator focused on gameplay for selected games. It may also suit players using RetroAchievements Hardcore, which requires version 3.7.3.
Plans and prices
Free and open-source
GPLv2 license · download from GitHub Releases
Read 30 Sep 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Compatibility fix
- A bug that could make EEPROM data appear corrupted in certain hacks was patched.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Controls
- The speed increase and decrease shortcuts are Ctrl+ and Ctrl-.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Focus
- It prioritizes gameplay functionality for a select set of games over accuracy or compatibility.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Included plugins
- It includes plugins needed to play supported games without issues.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Latest release
- Version 3.7.3 fixes a RetroAchievements Hardcore exploit, improves memory decommit handling, and fixes state-saving and loading deadlock edge cases.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under GPLv2.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Maintainers
- Luna's Project64 was created by ShiN3 and is currently maintained primarily by aglab2.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Origin
- It is a fork of Project64 3.0.1.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Platform support
- The project describes itself as a Linux-compatible alternative to Project64 2.4 and says it works on Windows.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Product type
- Luna's Project64 is a Nintendo 64 emulator.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Release security
- The v3.7.3 release commit was created on GitHub and signed with GitHub's verified signature.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- RetroAchievements
- Version 3.7.3 is required for RetroAchievements Hardcore, and Star Display plus Luna is allowed.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Savestate performance
- Savestate loading was made faster and repeated loading while Discord screensharing should no longer crash the game.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Save states
- It provides 100 savestate slots.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Updater
- The emulator prompts users when a new version is ready.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
