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Emulators and interpreters

This section collects emulators, interpreters and tools used to run classic video games on modern systems. Each profile covers the project’s current status, supported platforms, official sources, licence and the essential steps required to get started. From DOSBox and ScummVM to WinUAE, the aim is to provide clear and verified references, explain the differences between technical approaches and connect each tool with the classics, platforms and articles available on Retro-Gamers.it.

Tools for playing today

Available tools

ScummVM logo, open source interpreter for classic adventure games and supported narrative titles
Interpreter Open source

ScummVM

ScummVM lets players run many classic adventure games on modern systems by using the original game data files and replacing the old executable.

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DOSBox logo, open source emulator for MS-DOS games and applications on modern systems
Emulator Open source

DOSBox

DOSBox emulates an x86 PC with a DOS environment, period graphics and audio, allowing many classic MS-DOS games to run on modern systems.

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WinUAE logo, open source Commodore Amiga emulator for Windows
Emulator Open source

WinUAE

WinUAE emulates the Commodore Amiga family on Windows, with strong compatibility and detailed configurations for games, demos and advanced Amiga setups.

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