Game Boy Emulators

Created by Nelson de Benito

32 apps ( Last updated: 2 months ago )

Whether you want to play the original Game Boy, the Game Boy Color, or the Advance, here you'll find a selection of the best free emulators for Android for these legendary handhelds. Enjoy classics like Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, or Castlevania with modern features, including save states to save at any time, cheat codes, and customizable controls. Discover options with high compatibility and smooth performance, and experience the golden era of video games all over again.

1. RetroArch

One-tap cores power Game Boy, Color, and Advance, with Bluetooth controller support, customizable controls, netplay, and achievements. Open-source, easy setup, and no ROMs included...

4.6

1.8 M downloads

2. My Boy! Lite

No BIOS needed—just load a ROM and play. Customize on-screen controls, toggle OpenGL/GLSL shaders, and enjoy near-full GBA compatibility on Android; quick saves require premium...

4.5

7 M downloads

3. Happy Chick

Built-in catalog downloads that work, then runs them fast—Game Boy, Color, and Advance plus other consoles—with screen tweaks and on-screen or Bluetooth controllers...

4.4

54.2 M downloads

4. RetroArch Plus

64-bit, multi-system emulator with speedy cores that runs Game Boy, Color, and Advance smoothly. Simple core setup plus universal graphics and control presets...

4.5

380.3 k downloads

5. AM2R (Another Metroid 2 Remake)

Faithful Android remake of Metroid II with Super Metroid–style visuals and smooth touchscreen controls. Explore SR388, upgrade Samus’s arsenal, and hunt evolving Metroids—completely free...

4.9

223.1 k downloads

6. Lemuroid

Auto-detects your Game Boy, Color, and Advance games for instant play in a smooth, easy emulator, plus support for NES, SNES, N64, and more...

4.7

216.1 k downloads

7. Matsu Player

Play Game Boy and other classic consoles on Android with save states, customizable controls, and gamepad support. Adjust resolution/orientation and load your own ROMs...

4.1

561.1 k downloads

8. John GBA Lite

Auto-detects your GBA ROMs with size, last opened, and save-state frame. Fast Android Game Boy Advance emulator with save states and customizable controls...

3.9

603.9 k downloads

9. My OldBoy! Lite

Bluetooth link-cable emulation lets you trade and battle across phones, while save states, turbo, and customizable controls bring Game Boy and Color classics to Android...

4.8

315.5 k downloads

10. John GBAC

Dual GBA/GBC emulation, save states with previews, turbo and 0.25x–16x speed, ZIP support, Bluetooth or MOGA controllers, cheats, Dropbox sync, and customizable on‑screen controls...

5.0

4.9 k downloads