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Head-to-head · Game Boy Emulators

SkyEmu vs ChillyGB

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score SkyEmu #6 in Game Boy Emulators 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit SkyEmu
ChillyGB #7 in Game Boy Emulators 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit ChillyGB

SkyEmu leads on 0 checks, ChillyGB on 3, and 3 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 scoreSkyEmu · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresChillyGB · 3 of 5

SkyEmu scores higher on our rubric for game boy emulators: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

ChillyGB offers save states; SkyEmu doesn't publish it. ChillyGB offers real-time clock; SkyEmu doesn't publish it. ChillyGB offers controller support; SkyEmu doesn't publish it.

SkyEmu is the better fit for users wanting broader Nintendo handheld support. ChillyGB is the better fit for open-source GB/GBC emulation with debugging.

  • SkyEmu fits best

    Users wanting broader Nintendo handheld support

  • ChillyGB fits best

    Open-source GB/GBC emulation with debugging

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Side by side

Feature SkyEmu 8.9/10 Visit ↗ ChillyGB 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #6 in Game Boy Emulators #7 in Game Boy Emulators
Best for Users wanting broader Nintendo handheld support Open-source GB/GBC emulation with debugging
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, Linux
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features SkyEmu 0/5 · ChillyGB 3/5
Save states Not published ✓ (best)
Link cable emulation Not published —
Netplay Not published —
Real-time clock Not published ✓ (best)
Controller support Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported systems 4 Game Boy (DMG); Game Boy Color (CGB)
Supported platforms Not published WebAssembly/browser; Windows; Linux; Nintendo Switch
Our review
Pros
  • Supports Game Boy, Color, Advance, and Nintendo DS emulation
  • Includes save states, rewind, shaders, cheats, and controller support
  • Offers desktop, mobile, web, and REST-like API access
  • 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
Cons
  • Nintendo DS emulation is identified as beta quality
  • Its focus is limited to four Nintendo handheld systems
  • Listed integrations are limited to RetroArch/libretro and Google Drive
  • No emulated link-cable support
  • No netplay or online multiplayer
  • Focuses on Game Boy and Game Boy Color systems
Our verdict

SkyEmu is a free, open-source emulator for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS software. It is aimed at users who want more than a single-system Game Boy emulator, with native builds for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS,…

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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…

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  1. SkyEmuGame Boy Emulators 8.9Free plan
  2. ChillyGBGame Boy Emulators 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SkyEmu — where it wins

    • Supports Game Boy, Color, Advance, and Nintendo DS emulation
    • Includes save states, rewind, shaders, cheats, and controller support
    • Offers desktop, mobile, web, and REST-like API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Nintendo DS emulation is identified as beta quality
    • Its focus is limited to four Nintendo handheld systems
    • Listed integrations are limited to RetroArch/libretro and Google Drive

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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