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Gopher64

Free#9 of 24 in Nintendo 64 Emulators

Gopher64: A cross-platform N64 emulator with P2P netplay, enhancement tools, and open-source distribution. Ranked #9 of 24 in Nintendo 64 Emulators by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Open source; best for users who want built-in P2P netplay.

7.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.9 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Users who want built-in P2P netplay
Paid from
Free
Online netplay
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Online P2P netplay supports multiplayer sessions
- Upscaling, CRT shaders, and CPU overclocking emulation
- Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Support channels are limited to community and documentation
- The name-your-own-price model requires choosing a contribution
- Focused on Nintendo 64 rather than broader console emulation

Our verdict on Gopher64

Gopher64 is a cross-platform Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It is aimed at users who want more than basic game launching, with built-in online P2P netplay, homebrew support, save states, cheats, and visual enhancement options. The project is open source under the GNU GPLv3 license, making it a strong fit for solo users and small teams seeking a flexible Nintendo 64 emulator across desktop and mobile platforms.

The published plan is Name your own price, with downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. Gopher64 is distributed through the developer’s itch.io page, while the project is also available through GitHub, Flathub, and Homebrew. The cross-platform distribution gives users several ways to access the emulator, although support is centered on community channels and documentation rather than a listed dedicated support service.

Its standout strength is the breadth of features around Nintendo 64 emulation. Alongside P2P netplay and homebrew support, Gopher64 includes upscaling, CRT shaders, CPU overclocking emulation, cheats, save states, and RetroAchievements integration. That combination suits users who want multiplayer and customization in one emulator. Choose Gopher64 if built-in netplay, enhanced rendering, and open-source distribution are priorities. Users seeking support beyond community and documentation, or software designed for consoles beyond Nintendo 64, should consider a different category option.

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Gopher64 pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Gopher64 fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Online netplay	Yes
Save states	Yes
Cheat support	Yes
High-resolution rendering	Yes
Controller remapping	Not verified
Graphics renderer APIs	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source (source)
Website	loganmc10.itch.io
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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