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RetroArch

by Libretrov1.22.2

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RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Libretro.RetroArch --exact --version 1.22.2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for RetroArch

RetroArch uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
RetroArch-Win64-setup.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for RetroArch →

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About

RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players. It enables you to run classic games on a wide range of computers and consoles through its slick graphical interface. Settings are also unified so configuration is done once and for all. In addition to this, you are able to run original game discs (CDs) from RetroArch. RetroArch has advanced features like shaders, netplay, rewinding, next-frame response times, runahead, machine translation, blind accessibility features, and more!

Installers · v1.22.2

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
NSIS
machineDirect
x64EXE
NSIS
machineDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

2 known CVEs via NVD

  • medium5.3Patched in wingetCVE-2025-9136affects v1.18.0Aug 19, 2025

    A flaw has been found in libretro RetroArch 1.18.0/1.19.0/1.20.0. This affects the function filestream_vscanf of the file libretro-common/streams/file_stream.c. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds read. The attack needs to be launched locally. Upgrading to version 1.21.0 miti...

    Patch
  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2021-28927affects >=1.9.0 and <=1.9.4Apr 7, 2021

    The text-to-speech engine in libretro RetroArch for Windows 1.9.0 passes unsanitized input to PowerShell through platform_win32.c via the accessibility_speak_windows function, which allows attackers who have write access on filesystems that are used by RetroArch to execute code...

    PatchVendor advisory
Source: NVD, updated 1h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install RetroArch on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Libretro.RetroArch --exact --version 1.22.2. winget downloads the installer from Libretro and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install RetroArch silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Libretro.RetroArch --exact 1.22.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for RetroArch?
RetroArch uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: RetroArch-Win64-setup.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.
How do I uninstall RetroArch via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Libretro.RetroArch --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from RetroArch's Apps & Features entry.
Is RetroArch free?
RetroArch is distributed under GPL-3.0-only. Refer to the publisher (https://www.retroarch.com/?page=platforms) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does RetroArch work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls RetroArch directly from the publisher.
How do I keep RetroArch up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Libretro.RetroArch --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of RetroArch from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 1.22.2latest
  • 1.22.1.0
  • 1.21.0
  • 1.20.0.0
  • 1.19.1.0
  • 1.19.0.0
  • 1.17.0.0
  • 1.16.0.0
  • 1.15.0.0
  • 1.14.0.0