Famemu
Retro cartridges & arcade play
About
Experience classic gaming on your iPhone and iPad. Play original Rocket Rush titles or import your own retro cartridges from various formats. Enjoy on-screen controls or controller support with persistent saves.
What's New in Famemu
1.1.0
October 15, 2026
Thank you for the reports and for testing Famemu. • Added native Lantern (.lant) cartridge support, including Bit Lab, with screen touch, controller input, sound, and game-managed saves. • Improved cartridge and signature imports, duplicate handling, filename conflicts, and file-size checks. • Fixed player loading, pause/resume ordering, short button taps, and touch-coordinate mapping. • Added clearer cartridge failure messages and recovery to the library. • Improved malformed-file handling and bounded runtime resources. • Fixed unbounded analog-decoder buffering when no signal is present. Existing Ember cartridges and the three bundled Rocket Rush games remain supported. Read the maintenance notes at famemu.aulenor.com for details.
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FAQ
What games come with Famemu?
Famemu includes three original Rocket Rush games, one for each of the Ember 8, Ember 16, and Ember 32 engines. These are built-in titles that do not require separate downloads.
Can I play my own retro game cartridges with Famemu?
Yes, Famemu allows you to import compatible cartridges from Files in various formats including .nes, .sfc, .smc, .fig, .swc, .e32, or .lant. You can also run unsigned cartridges by enabling Developer Mode.
Does Famemu support game controllers?
Famemu supports both on-screen controls and connected game controllers, offering flexibility in how you play your favorite retro titles.
How does Famemu handle game saves?
Famemu provides persistent saves that are managed by the game itself. Ember games also support local Save and Restore snapshots for quick access to your progress.
Does Famemu have ads?
No, Famemu is completely ad-free. The app is free to download and does not contain any advertisements.
Is Famemu available on Android?
Based on the provided information, Famemu is available on iPhone and iPad. There is no mention of an Android version.
How often is Famemu updated?
The latest version of Famemu is 1.1.0, which was last updated on October 15, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development.
What is the age rating for Famemu?
Famemu has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and older.
