List-of-emulator-2021

: A major highlight of 2021 was RPCS3 reaching a milestone where all PlayStation 3 games were confirmed to at least boot, with zero games remaining in the "Nothing" category.

: Continued its mission of digital preservation, supporting thousands of arcade systems and vintage computers.

: Often cited as the best way to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at 4K/60FPS, Cemu remained highly optimized for Windows users in 2021. Best Android Emulators for PC (2021) list-of-emulator-2021

Android emulators are widely used for gaming and mobile application testing on desktop environments.

: Released in early 2021, BlueStacks 5 was a complete rewrite from the ground up, designed to use significantly less RAM (up to 40% less) and offer faster boot times than version 4. : A major highlight of 2021 was RPCS3

For enthusiasts looking for an "all-in-one" solution, these platforms continued to dominate the retro scene.

: Not an emulator itself but a frontend for "cores." In 2021, RetroArch launched on Steam, making it more accessible to mainstream users and simplifying the management of dozens of retro systems from a single interface. Best Android Emulators for PC (2021) Android emulators

: Remained the gold standard for stability and performance. In 2021, it saw improved Netplay features and better support for specialized controllers.