TruchiEmu
The ultimate retro gaming experience, beautifully reimagined for macOS
Why TruchiEmu?
A modern, native macOS emulator with pro-grade features and stunning visuals.
Universal System Support
Powered by libretro, TruchiEmu supports virtually every gaming system with an available core, from 8-bit classics to complex 3D consoles and arcade machines.
Beautiful Native Interface
100% native macOS SwiftUI with smooth animations, dark mode support, and a polished user experience that feels right at home on your Mac.
Pro-Grade Shaders
14 built-in Metal shaders including authentic CRT (Lottes, LiteCRT, Multipass), handheld LCD effects (GB, GBC, GBA, PSP, NDS, 3DS), and clean scaling filters.
RetroAchievements
Earn trophies and compete on leaderboards with full RetroAchievements integration, including hardcore mode for the ultimate challenge.
Save State Management
Intuitive slot-based save states with automatic save management and migration tools for seamless upgrades.
Controller Support
Full gamepad support with per-system controller mapping, popular controller presets (Xbox, PlayStation, MFi, Arcade Stick), and customizable controls.
Themes & Appearance
16 curated gaming-inspired accent color themes—from Samus to Doom—plus a custom color picker, light/dark appearance modes, and tinted surfaces.
Analog Mouse Support
Use your gamepad's analog sticks to control the mouse cursor in DOS and ScummVM games with configurable buttons for clicks and D-pad for keyboard inputs.
Training Mode & Move Lists
Automate player 2 with dummy control (stance, guard, wake-up tech), program frame-perfect sequences, and view on-screen move notations for competitive play.
Notification System
In-game notification pills for game actions, controller connections, and system events. Full notification history panel for review.
See It In Action
Browse Your Collection
Visually rich library with automatic box art and metadata.
Game Details
Comprehensive information for each game with play options.
Shader Picker
Real-time shader preview and customization.
Ready to Play?
Start your retro gaming journey in minutes with TruchiEmu's effortless setup.