Best games like Linking Boy

10+ similar games compared and reviewed

3.8 avg rating

9 free games

Updated October 2026

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Whether you want more options like Linking Boy or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps and games has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Linking Boy

#1

Lume Emulator by Benjamin Grynblat

Retro Gaming On the Go

Editor's Choice

3.9(34 ratings)

Free

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Experience classic video games on your mobile device with this emulator. It offers high-quality emulation for multiple retro consoles, allowing you to save progress and enjoy seamless gameplay. Play legally with your own ROMs or free-to-play options.

#2

ArcEmu by Raffaele D'Amato

Retro Games Emulator for Watch

Strong Contender

4.9😊(1.3K ratings)

$1.99

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Experience retro gaming on your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. This emulator supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges. Enjoy features like multiplayer, cheats, and customizable controls.

What We Love

🚀 Fully functional
🚀 Impressive emulation on Apple Watch
👍 Great emulator for both phone and watch
👍 Seamless save state transfer between devices
👍 Customizable controls and layout
👍 Ridiculously awesome for the price

Room to Improve

🐛 Compatibility issues with some games
🐛 Audio quality problems on certain games
👎 Limited functionality on Apple Watch
👎 Difficult controls for action-heavy games on watch

#3

Super16Bit by Last,Inc.

SNES Emulator

Worth Considering

4.5(26 ratings)

Free

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Experience classic Super Nintendo games on your Apple device with this advanced emulator. Enjoy features like game controller support, state saving, cheat codes, and optimized video and audio for a smooth retro gaming experience.

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GBA Emulator: Retro Games

GBA Emulator: Retro Games

GBA Emulator: Retro Games

Save States, Rewind & Cheats

Transform your iPhone into a retro gaming console. This emulator offers smooth performance, HD scaling, and auto-save features for your legally owned game backups. Customize controls with touch or a Bluetooth gamepad.

HD Video ModeSmooth 60 FPS PerformanceFast Forward Gameplay

free with in-app purchases

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NES 8 bit console emulator

Experience classic 8-bit gaming with this emulator that perfectly recreates the graphics, sound, and peripherals of the NES/Famicom. Load your ROMs and enjoy fullscreen, fast gameplay with ease.

NES/Famicom emulationAccurate graphics and soundJoypad and zapper gun support

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AD Boy: All-in-One-Emulator

AD Boy: All-in-One-Emulator

AD Boy: All-in-One-Emulator

GBC, GBA, NDS, SG and more!

Relive classic gaming on your device with this all-in-one emulator. Play titles from NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA, NDS, and Sega systems. Organize your library, customize settings, and save progress instantly.

Supports multiple classic consolesOrganized game libraryCustomizable emulator settings

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Easy to use GB/GBC emulator

This application emulates classic 8-bit portable game consoles with high accuracy for graphics and sound. It offers a fast, fullscreen, and user-friendly experience, supporting various hardware peripherals for gameplay.

Accurate graphics and sound emulationSupports gamepads, joysticks, and keyboardsFullscreen and fast gameplay

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Video Game - Play & Explore

Video Game - Play & Explore

Video Game - Play & Explore

Classic Game Simulator

Play classic games from multiple retro consoles on your device. Supports local multiplayer with customizable controls and advanced graphics filters. Save your progress automatically and organize your game library.

Supports 10 retro gaming platformsLocal multiplayer for up to 4 playersCustomizable touch controls

free with in-app purchases

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Dolphin Emulator - Basic

Dolphin Emulator - Basic

Dolphin Emulator - Basic

Dolphin Emulator - Basic

Relive classic gaming with this emulator. Easily import ROMs, play in portrait or landscape, and save progress. Customize your sound and enjoy a seamless retro gaming experience.

Import game ROMsPortrait and landscape modesSave and restore progress

free with in-app purchases

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A fast Commodore 64 Emulator

Experience classic computing with this fast and user-friendly emulator for the Commodore 64. It perfectly replicates graphics, sound, and peripherals, offering a virtual keyboard and joystick support. Load your favorite CBM64 files and relive the golden age of 8-bit gaming and software development.

Commodore 64 emulationPerfect graphics and soundVirtual keyboard and joystick

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