Retrom

6.8easy start · #11 of 40
in Game Library Managers

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

Retrom is ranked #11 of 40 in game library managers on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

Compared on game library managers

Free plan: Yes
Store coverage: multi-store-plus-emulators
Emulator support: Yes
Platform support: multi-platform
Controller support: Yes
Cloud sync: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Retrom is a centralized game library management service focused on emulation.
Self-hosting: It lets users host games on one device and connect clients from other devices to install, download and play them.
Filesystem scanning: Retrom scans a filesystem for games and platforms and automatically adds them to the library.
Desktop clients: Desktop clients support Windows, MacOS and Linux.
Web client: A web client provides access to the library from devices with a browser.
Emulator profiles: Emulator profiles can be managed per client and stored on the server for sharing or restoration.
Metadata and artwork: Retrom can automatically download game metadata and artwork from supported providers.
Steam integration: Steam is currently the only supported third-party game library integration, and it requires a Steam API key and user ID.
Metadata integration: IGDB is currently the only supported metadata provider and requires an IGDB client ID and secret.
Deployment modes: Retrom supports standalone mode, where the client runs the server locally, and standard mode with a dedicated server.
Security: The project states that it was designed without specific security measures and recommends local-network use or a reverse proxy with proper security measures.
Support: The quick-start guide directs users who need help to Retrom's Discord server.
License: The repository is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
Standalone limitation: Other clients can connect to a standalone server only while the standalone client is running.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

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Sources

github.com/JMBeresford/retrom· checked 1 Oct 2026
github.com/JMBeresford/retrom/wiki/Third-Party-Int· checked 1 Oct 2026
github.com/JMBeresford/retrom/wiki/Metadata-Provid· checked 1 Oct 2026
github.com/JMBeresford/retrom/wiki/Installation· checked 1 Oct 2026
github.com/JMBeresford/retrom/wiki/Quick-Start· checked 1 Oct 2026
github.com/JMBeresford/retrom/blob/master/LICENSE· checked 1 Oct 2026
github.com/JMBeresford/retrom/wiki/Cloud-Saves· checked 2 Oct 2026