Best Nintendo 64 Emulators in 2026
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In short: RetroArch is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Gopher64 and M64Plus FZ Emulator. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Gopher64.
For Nintendo 64 emulation, compare the controls, graphics options and play features that matter for your setup. Controller remapping and cheat support cover configuration, while graphics renderer APIs and high-resolution rendering are listed for visual comparison. Save states and online netplay offer further distinctions, and supported platforms can help narrow the choices. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing are included too. N64Wasm and RetroArch lead the entries shown, with Gopher64 and M64Plus FZ Emulator next. Consider the criteria alongside the games and platform you have in mind.
23 Nintendo 64 emulators ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 RetroArch iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Online netplay: Yes
- 2 Gopher64 Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, AndroidOnline netplay: YesSave states: Yes
- 3 M64Plus FZ Emulator Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Supported platforms: AndroidOnline netplay: NoSave states: Yes
- 4 Virtual Jaguar iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, webOnline netplay: NoSave states: Yes
- 5 N64Wasm iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Supported platforms: Web browsers; Windows; iPhone 13 and Xbox Series X browsersSave states: Yes
- 6 Provenance iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Online netplay: Yes
- 7 Delta iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Online netplay: Yes
- 8 n64js No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Supported platforms: Web browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari; Edge is untestedSave states: No
- 9 RustyN64 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Supported platforms: Linux x64, macOS ARM64, Windows x64, WebAssembly browser demoOnline netplay: NoSave states: Yes
- 10 Luna's Project64 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Supported platforms: Windows, LinuxSave states: Yes
- 11 Mupen64Plus No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Supported platforms: Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, WindowsSave states: Yes
- 12 ares No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 13 BizHawk No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Supported platforms: Windows, Linux
- 14 OpenEmu No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Online netplay: No
- 15 Cool Retro Term No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Online netplay: No
- 16 NeoGeo CD Redux No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo GameCube, Wii U in Wii modeSave states: Yes
- 17 Not64 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: Nintendo GameCube, WiiSave states: Yes
- 18 1964 GEPD Edition No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Supported platforms: Windows; Steam Deck/Linux
- 19 CEN64 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS
- 20 DaedalusX64 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Supported platforms: PSP, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, Linux, macOS, Windows
- 21 Kamo64 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- 22 N64Emulate No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Supported platforms: Web browser
- 23 Project64 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9Free
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Questions about this list
Which Nintendo 64 emulator is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
RetroArch is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.9. Gopher64 is second and M64Plus FZ Emulator third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.