melonDS
melonDS is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows and macOS. The goal is to do things right and fast, akin to blargSNES (but hopefully better). It has 5,089 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at melonDS-emu/melonDS.
- macOS
- Windows
- BSD
- Gaming & emulation
- Actively maintained
About melonDS
The goal is to do things right and fast, akin to blargSNES (but hopefully better). But also to, you know, have a fun challenge:)
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What is melonDS?
melonDS is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows and macOS. The goal is to do things right and fast, akin to blargSNES (but hopefully better). It has 5,089 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at melonDS-emu/melonDS.
Is melonDS free and open source?
Yes. melonDS's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install melonDS?
Download the installer for Windows and macOS from its GitHub Releases page (latest: 1.1) or the project website.
Is melonDS still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Aug 23, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.