RetroArch - Mesen - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
A libretro implementation of the Mesen emulation engine for use with the RetroArch gaming and multimedia interface. Explore historical player activity and pricing for RetroArch - Mesen. Player-count data was last observed May 1, 2026.
Genre
Free To Play
Developer
Sour
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System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
macOS
Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or better
- Graphics: Any GPU and driver that supports OpenGL v2.0 or higher
Recommended:
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
macOS Requirements
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Controller Support
full
Pricing
Free to Play
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
LAN PvP
Shared/Split Screen PvP
Co-op
LAN Co-op
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Shared/Split Screen
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Downloadable Content
Full controller support
Remote Play on TV
Remote Play Together
Supported Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese
Official Website
https://www.retroarch.com
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About This Game
A libretro implementation of the Mesen emulation engine for use with the RetroArch gaming and multimedia interface. Users must supply their own games, demos and homebrew.
Detailed Description

Mesen is a highly accurate and feature-filled emulator with support for tons of cartridge mappers (even ones used for weird, unauthorized carts), custom color palettes and HD asset packs. As a libretro core, Mesen supports many advanced features, like softpatching and achievements (through the RetroAchievements service).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RetroArch - Mesen free to play?
Yes, RetroArch - Mesen is free to play on Steam.
What genre is RetroArch - Mesen?
RetroArch - Mesen is a Free To Play game.
Who developed RetroArch - Mesen?
RetroArch - Mesen was developed by Sour and published by Libretro.
What platforms does RetroArch - Mesen support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.