NostalgiApp brings eXoDOS, eXoWin3x, eXoWin9x, eXoScummVM, consoles, arcade and classic computers into one native Mac library — and sets up every emulator for you. Play all 7,600+ eXoDOS games without the 649 GB download.
70+ platforms · Apple Silicon & Intel · TV / Couch Mode · €29.99 one-time, no subscription
The LaunchBox alternative, built for Mac. Also on Windows as a free beta · Mac vs Windows
Current version: 1.2.4 — View changelog
Four ways to browse your collection — tap a tab to switch views.
Browse the entire eXoDOS catalogue without downloading 649 GB. Each game downloads the first time you play it — and its manual and extras when you want them.
No Wine. No virtual machine. No XML editing. Already have eXoDOS? Point NostalgiApp at it instead.
eXo’s collections are curated, preserved and pre-configured — and built for Windows. NostalgiApp plays every one of them natively on your Mac. No Wine, no virtual machine.
7,600+ DOS games, plus German, Spanish and Polish versions.
Windows 3.x classics, running in DOSBox-X.
Windows 95 and 98 games, in DOSBox-X or 86Box.
LucasArts, Sierra and more — each on the ScummVM build eXo tested it with.
LucasArts classics in DREAMM, Aaron Giles’ native engine.
Magazines, books, catalogs and videos, opened straight from the zips.
Already have an eXo collection? Point NostalgiApp at it — its metadata, artwork and per-game configurations come with it. No collection yet? Start with Quick Start, or download eXoDOS Lite (~6 GB) or Full (649 GB) from inside the app.
Consoles, handhelds, arcade and classic computers sit right next to your eXo games — and so do your Steam, GOG, Epic, Mac App Store and Windows games.
NostalgiApp picks the right emulator for every game and sets it up. The ones the eXo collections need are built in; the rest are a one-click download — no Homebrew, no config files.
| DOS games · eXoDOS | → DOSBox Staging | Built in |
| Windows 3.x · eXoWin3x | → DOSBox-X | Built in |
| Windows 95/98 · eXoWin9x | → DOSBox-X or 86Box | Built in |
| LucasArts · eXoDREAMM | → DREAMM | Built in |
| Adventure games · eXoScummVM | → ScummVM — the build eXo tested | One click |
| Arcade · MAME sets | → MAME | One click |
| Windows games · your .exe files | → NostalgiApp Wine | One click |
| Consoles & handhelds · your ROMs | → RetroArch, PCSX2, RPCS3, Dolphin, Cemu… | Found automatically |
For consoles, install RetroArch or a standalone emulator once — NostalgiApp finds it and picks the right core for each game.
Browse thousands of games with lightning-fast search. Filter by platform, genre, year and more. Grid, List, Coverflow, Shelf, and Timeline views — pick how you like to browse.
Open any game in a full-screen exhibit — box front and back (tap to flip), screenshots, the manual, cart and disc art, developer history, and the soundtrack with a clickable track list. A digital gaming museum, not just a launcher.
Full-screen gallery with smooth zoom, pan and a thumbnail filmstrip. Explore box art, screenshots and media for every game in your collection.
Pick from System, Synthwave '84, Nocturne, Retro Purple, Ocean Blue, Forest Green or Midnight Glass — each with its own accent gradient and mood. Synthwave '84 even ships with an optional CRT scanline overlay for that parallel-world-'80s feel.
A soft, blurred wash of the selected game's artwork fills the window, Steam-library style — and the interface subtly tints to match the platform: amber for DOS, red for Nintendo, cyan for Sega, neon green for arcade. All optional, in Settings → Theme.
A full-screen, controller-driven big-picture mode for the living room. Browse your whole library from the sofa with a gamepad — art-forward covers, gameplay videos, soundtracks, on-screen search, and a per-game menu to install, choose a version, favourite, hide and more. Press ⌘⇧T to enter, and games open right on your TV. Or stream it to a TV, iPad or Steam Deck with the free Moonlight app.
Automatic soundtrack playback while you browse, with now-playing cover art in the player bar. Import your own albums and supports MP3, FLAC, OGG, M4A, WAV and AAC.
Leave it idle with a soundtrack playing and NostalgiApp becomes an ambient display — an album-art mosaic, a spinning vinyl record, a live audio visualizer, and subtle branding. Perfect for a second screen.
Track play counts, total playtime, and when you last played each game. See your most played titles, playtime by platform and genre, and jump back into recently played games.
Search, ratings, notes, RetroAchievements, iCloud sync, smart collections, Windows games, streaming and more.
Browse and play your whole library from the sofa with a game controller — a full-screen, big-picture experience for the living room.
Find any game in milliseconds with powerful search and filters.
Support for DOS, Windows, consoles, handhelds, and arcade systems.
Automatic soundtrack playback while browsing your collection.
Full keyboard navigation for power users and accessibility.
Track your playtime and see your gaming statistics.
Lightning-fast performance with intelligent caching.
Detailed insights into your gaming habits and preferences.
Sync your library and settings across devices via iCloud.
Earn achievements and compete on global leaderboards.
Automatically organize games with intelligent collections.
Backup and restore your library data easily.
Add personal notes and tips to any game.
Rate your games and sort by your favorites.
Easily import and organize your ROM collections.
Can't decide? Let NostalgiApp pick a random game for you.
Beautiful screensaver modes featuring your game artwork.
No eXoDOS yet? A 40 MB download lists all 7,600+ games with covers. Each game downloads when you play it.
Thousands of DOS-era magazines, books and videos from the eXo Media Pack — opened straight from the zips, or streamed one at a time.
Play on a TV, iPad, phone or Steam Deck with Moonlight. NostalgiApp sets up Sunshine and pairing for you.
Our own Wine runtime with DXVK, a health check for every .exe, plus Windows-only Steam and Ubisoft Connect games.
German, Spanish and Polish versions of eXoDOS games from the eXo language packs, as variants of each game.
The same eXo collections, ROMs, library and TV mode — now on your PC, and free. A NostalgiApp licence adds the media service and sync on the PC too, so your favourites, playlists, play history and saves follow you between your Mac and your PC — Personal covers both.
Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit · installer or portable zip · beta
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On Windows, NostalgiApp is free. A licence adds the media service and account sync on your PC as well. Personal covers one Mac and one PC, so the two stay in sync on one licence. Mac vs Windows →
From classic DOS games to modern consoles, arcade boards and home computers — most run in RetroArch, the rest in MAME, Supermodel, openMSX or the platform’s own emulator. Each game can pick its own core.
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Requires macOS Ventura or later. A universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. On a PC: Windows 10 or 11 (beta).
Quick Start (40 MB) puts every eXoDOS game in your library; each one downloads when you play it. Prefer it all on disk? Download eXoDOS Lite or Full from the app, or import a collection you already have.
DOSBox Staging, DOSBox-X, 86Box and DREAMM are built in; ScummVM, MAME and Wine are one click away. Emulators you already have are found automatically.
Honest comparison of retro game launchers on Mac. Last verified October 2026.
| Feature | NostalgiApp | OpenEmu | LaunchBox | EmulationStation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native macOS app | Yes (SwiftUI, Apple Silicon) | Yes (older Cocoa) | No — Windows only | Cross-platform port |
| eXoDOS import (7,600+ DOS games) | Yes — auto with metadata + DOSBox config | No | Yes (Windows) | Manual setup |
| Play eXoDOS without the full collection download | Yes — 40 MB Quick Start, games download on demand | No | eXoDOS Lite (Windows) | No |
| eXoScummVM & eXoWin9x | Yes | No | Yes | Manual |
| RetroArch integration | Yes — auto-detect cores | Built-in cores | Yes | Yes |
| ScummVM frontend | Yes | No | Yes | Manual |
| MAME frontend | Yes | via core | Yes | Yes |
| Modern consoles (PS3, Switch, Wii U) | Yes (via RetroArch) | Caps at GameCube era | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Coverflow browser | Yes | Grid view | Yes (BigBox) | Carousel |
| Built-in soundtrack player | Yes | No | No | No |
| Active development (2026) | Yes — weekly updates | Slowed | Yes | Yes (community) |
| Pricing | €29.99 once / €59.99 family | Free / open source | Free / Premium $40 once | Free / open source |
Searching for LaunchBox for Mac? It’s the king on Windows but doesn’t exist for Mac — never has, no plans to. OpenEmu is the long-standing free Mac option but caps out around 2001-era consoles, no DOS, no eXoDOS, and active development has slowed. EmulationStation works on Mac but requires manual setup for everything — great if you want to tinker, painful if you want to play. NostalgiApp is the LaunchBox-equivalent that’s actually built for Mac in 2026: native SwiftUI, automatic eXoDOS / eXoScummVM / eXoWin9x import, RetroArch integration for everything else, weekly updates, €29.99 one-time.
Quick answers about retro gaming on Mac, eXoDOS, and how NostalgiApp compares to OpenEmu and LaunchBox.
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