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Top Emulators of 2021

The highest-rated emulators of 2021, ranked by community votes on Peakd.

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RetroArch

RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players

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PPSSPP

PlayStation Portable emulator for Android, iOS, and other platforms

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Gemulator

Gemulator

Rankings reflect community votes. Daily snapshots preserve historical positions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best emulators in 2021?▾

Based on community votes, RetroArch is the highest-rated emulators of 2021, ranked #1 by the community.

How are annual rankings calculated?▾

Peakd annual rankings reflect trust-weighted community votes. Daily snapshots capture rank positions, and the most recent snapshot for the year is displayed. Rankings cannot be manipulated by companies.

What changed from 2020?▾

Rankings shift as the community votes. New entrants may appear while others drop. Compare with the 2020 rankings to see movement.

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