Head-to-head · Game Boy Emulators
ChillyGB vs oxGBC
ChillyGB leads on 0 checks, oxGBC on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreChillyGB · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
ChillyGB scores higher on our rubric for game boy emulators: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
ChillyGB is the better fit for open-source GB/GBC emulation with debugging. oxGBC is the better fit for cross-platform GB/GBC play with visual customization.
- ChillyGB fits best
Open-source GB/GBC emulation with debugging
- oxGBC fits best
Cross-platform GB/GBC play with visual customization
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Side by side
| Feature | ChillyGB 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | oxGBC 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #7 in Game Boy Emulators | #8 in Game Boy Emulators |
| Best for | Open-source GB/GBC emulation with debugging | Cross-platform GB/GBC play with visual customization |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features ChillyGB 3/5 · oxGBC 3/5 | ||
| Save states | ✓ | ✓ |
| Link cable emulation | — | Not published |
| Netplay | — | Not published |
| Real-time clock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported systems | Game Boy (DMG); Game Boy Color (CGB) | Game Boy; Game Boy Color |
| Supported platforms | WebAssembly/browser; Windows; Linux; Nintendo Switch | Windows; macOS; Linux; Android; WebAssembly/browser |
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| Our verdict | ChillyGB is a free, open-source emulator for Nintendo Game Boy (DMG) and Game Boy Color (CGB) software. Written in C, it provides native builds for Windows and Linux alongside a WebAssembly version that runs in a browser. Its audience… Read the review → |
oxGBC is a Rust-based, open-source emulator for Game Boy and Game Boy Color software. It is aimed at players who want to run these systems across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or a browser, with consistent access to core emulation and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ChillyGB — where it wins
- Supports GB, GBC, multiple cartridge types and Pocket Camera
- Includes BESS-compliant save states, RTC support and cheats
- Offers browser access plus a debugger with instruction and memory views
Where it doesn't
- No emulated link-cable support
- No netplay or online multiplayer
- Focuses on Game Boy and Game Boy Color systems
oxGBC — where it wins
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and browser play
- Offers multiple save slots, rewind, SRAM, and RTC emulation
- Adds remapping, shaders, filters, library scanning, and tile inspection
Where it doesn't
- Focuses only on Game Boy and Game Boy Color systems
- Link-cable emulation is not documented
- Netplay is not documented
- ChillyGB8.8/10 · Free plan
A focused, free GB/GBC emulator for players and developers who want debugging depth.
Visit ChillyGBFull verdict → - oxGBC8.7/10 · Free plan
A free, cross-platform GB/GBC emulator with strong visual and save-state controls.
Visit oxGBCFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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