Add new features
Discover modules to personalize your Nelkano experience.
Free emulator in active development
Nelkano
Your games, your library and your controls. A free multisystem emulator for Android, Windows and Linux, extensible through modules.
What is Nelkano
A multisystem emulator with an increasingly solid base
Nelkano brings together emulation, a local library and modules that extend its features. You can play without an account; Friends and Streaming require sign-in and a connection. No ads are included.
Bluetooth controllers
Use a controller recognized by your device and configure its buttons per system. Support depends on the controller and platform.
Touch control editor
Customize the position and size of each on-screen control for each system.
Collections
Organize your library with custom game collections.
Import games
On Android, import supported files, ZIP, RAR and 7z archives. Desktop import options may differ.
ZIP and RAR import
Import games in their original formats or as ZIP and RAR archives, including complete packs.
Current status
Real system status
PlayableCHIP-8
Where it all began. A virtual machine that helped start the story. Simple games, pixel graphics and a 16-key keypad. Discover CHIP-8 on Android.
PlayableGame Boy / GBC
Enjoy Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on your Android device.
PlayableGBA
The 32-bit powerhouse that fit in your pocket.
PlayableMega Drive
Sega's 16-bit console on your Android device.
BasicPS1
The original PlayStation on your Android device.
Modules and SDK
Extend Nelkano
Add features to your experience or create your own modules.
Experience
Built to play, test and keep improving
Local library
Add your own files. No external servers or connection needed to play.
Save states
Save and load your game session at any time on systems that support it.
Controllers and controls
Touch controls and Bluetooth controller support, with customizable mapping for each system.
Transparent compatibility
Each system shows its actual compatibility level. No empty promises.
No ads
Free to use, with no ads interrupting your games.
Actively developed
Compatibility improves with each release. Experimental systems continue to evolve.