Retrom
A self-hosted Steam-like service for managing and playing your DRM-free game library across devices, with a focus on emulation.
What is Retrom?
Retrom is a centralized game library management service that allows users to host their DRM-free games on a single device and access them from multiple clients across different platforms. It solves the problem of fragmented game libraries by providing a unified, self-hosted solution similar to Steam but focused on emulation and user-owned content. Users can scan their filesystems, automatically fetch metadata, and manage emulator profiles to play games anywhere.
Gamers and enthusiasts who own large collections of DRM-free games, especially those focused on emulation, and want a centralized, self-hosted way to manage and play their libraries across multiple devices.
Developers choose Retrom because it offers a self-hosted, privacy-focused alternative to commercial platforms, with strong emulation support, cross-platform compatibility, and the ability to unify third-party libraries like Steam into a single interface.
Overview
A centralized game library/collection management service with a focus on emulation
Use Cases
Best For
- Managing large collections of DRM-free games across multiple devices
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