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Voland

Free#17 of 20 in Nintendo Switch Emulators

Voland: An open-source emulator architecture project, but nothing runs yet. Ranked #17 of 20 in Nintendo Switch Emulators by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Open source; best for experimenters interested in broad platform architecture.

6.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.1 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Experimenters interested in broad platform architecture
Paid from
Free
Supported platforms
web, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, Android, Android TV, macOS, Windows, Linux, Xbox
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Open-source C11 core compiled to WebAssembly for the web
- Targets web, desktop, mobile, console, and Apple platforms
- Supports WebGPU, Metal, Vulkan, and D3D12 targets
Where it doesn't
- The project states that nothing runs yet
- Native applications are planned rather than verified working
- Users must provide legally dumped keys and game files

Our verdict on Voland

Voland is an open-source Nintendo Switch emulator project built around a web-first architecture. It is aimed at experimenters interested in how emulator cores can span browsers, desktop systems, mobile devices, and other target platforms. The project lists web, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, Android, Android TV, macOS, Windows, Linux, and Xbox among its target platforms, while its primary platform is the web.

Its main point of interest is the architecture. Voland uses a shared C11 core compiled to WebAssembly for the web build, with WebGPU rendering, SharedArrayBuffer-based guest RAM, and a dedicated Worker for each emulator subsystem. Native platform layers are planned for desktop and mobile targets. The stated graphics targets include WebGPU, Metal, Vulkan, and D3D12, and the emulator design includes Maxwell GPU emulation and a DSP audio emulation pipeline. That combination gives the project a broad technical scope, though the native applications and emulator capabilities are described as targets or planned components.

The decisive limitation is development status: the project explicitly states that nothing runs yet. Voland therefore suits readers evaluating an open-source emulator architecture or following an early project, not users looking for a working Nintendo Switch emulator today. It also expects users to provide their own legally dumped keys and game files. Choose Voland if platform reach, source availability, and the WebAssembly/native split matter more than immediate playability; choose an established alternative if you need verified operation, completed setup paths, or currently usable game support.

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Voland pricing

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

See plans on github.com

Voland fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	web, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, Android, Android TV, macOS, Windows, Linux, Xbox
Source available	Yes
Online multiplayer	Not verified
Resolution scaling	Not verified
Graphics APIs	WebGPU, Metal, Vulkan, D3D12
Save states	Not verified
Motion controls	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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