RetroVault Retro Game Emulator

RetroVault is a retro emulator for Android that brings your own game library and a curated homebrew catalog together in one app. Import compatible game files you legally own from your device, including ZIP files, then launch them from one clean, simple library. No commercial game files are included.

Play your own retro games

Bring in compatible game files from your device and start playing in seconds. ZIP files are supported, so you can load compatible compressed files without extracting them first. Everything you add lands in the same game library, so the old games you own stay easy to find and quick to launch. No more digging through folders every time you want to play. Load game files you own, use a gamepad, try homebrew: it all happens in one app.

Explore homebrew

Browse independent homebrew games made for classic systems. Homebrew titles are new games created by independent developers and hobbyists for retro hardware, and the catalog is a simple way to discover them. Search by name, save favorites, and keep every homebrew title organized in your library.

An internet connection is needed to browse the catalog and to get a title the first time. After that, the title stays on your device, so you can replay it offline without fetching the same file again.

One game emulator, many classic systems

RetroVault is a multi-system game emulator. Play compatible game files for NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Sega Master System, and PSP.

Instead of installing a separate console emulator for every retro console, keep 8-bit, 16-bit, and handheld classic console games together in one place. Pick a title from your library and RetroVault opens it with the matching system, from side-scrolling platformers to arcade-style action.

Controls made for you

• Resize and reposition touch buttons
• Use control layouts that adapt to the selected system
• Connect a Bluetooth gamepad
• Build a setup that feels right in your hands

Prefer on-screen controls? Move the touch buttons where your thumbs naturally rest and make them as large or small as you like. Prefer physical buttons? Pair a Bluetooth gamepad and play retro games the way they were meant to feel.

Made for your library

Your collection stays together. Imported game files and homebrew titles live side by side, favorites are one tap away, and titles you already added are ready to launch again without fetching anything twice. RetroVault keeps the retro emulator experience simple: open the app, pick a game, and play.

At a glance

• Console emulator for Android covering several classic systems
• Import compatible game files and ZIP files from your device
• One library for your classic games and homebrew titles
• Homebrew catalog with search by name and favorites
• Homebrew titles stay on your device for offline replay
• Resizable, movable touch controls with layouts per system
• Bluetooth gamepad and controller support
• Clean, simple interface with a retro look

Who it's for

RetroVault is for players who already own classic games and want one tidy emulator for Android to enjoy them on, for anyone who misses the nostalgia of 8-bit and 16-bit retro gaming, and for anyone curious about the homebrew scene who wants an easy way to find new games for old systems.

Legal notice

RetroVault does not include, host, or distribute commercial game files. Only import games you legally own or are otherwise permitted to use. Catalog availability may vary.

Nintendo, Super Nintendo, NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Sega, Genesis, Mega Drive, Master System, PlayStation, and PSP are trademarks of their respective owners. RetroVault is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Sega, Sony, or their affiliates.

Recent changes:
Welcome to RetroVault.

• Added support for PlayStation Portable (PSP) games
• Improved favorites catalog integration
• Import and play your own ROM files
• Browse a curated homebrew game catalog
• Play across multiple classic systems
• Customize touch controls or use a gamepad
• Search, favorite, and manage downloaded games