The fastest way to turn your retro library into a console-like experience on Android.
R-Shop is a controller-first game manager for Android handhelds and TVs. Connect your local folders, RomM server, or network shares, and browse your collection through a polished UI that feels closer to an eShop than a file browser.
Most retro setups are powerful, but they still feel like setups.
R-Shop focuses on the part people actually care about: getting into their games fast, with a UI that feels good on a handheld, a controller, or the couch.
It removes as much setup friction as possible:
- QR pairing for RomM so users can connect in seconds
- Automatic source and system mapping using known naming conventions
- Automatic metadata and artwork with no account required
- Automatic RetroAchievements matching when available
- Manual overrides only when needed, not as the default path
The goal is simple: scan, connect, browse, play.
Built around controllers first, not bolted on later. D-pad navigation, focus handling, layout decisions, and game flow are designed to feel native on Android handhelds and TV setups.
R-Shop is at its best when it makes complicated retro-library setup feel trivial. Local folders, RomM, SMB, FTP, and Web sources can all feed the same experience.
Systems are mapped automatically where possible. RomM sources map automatically. Metadata comes in automatically. RetroAchievements can match automatically. You step in only when something needs correction.
Merge games from multiple providers into a single clean library instead of juggling separate tools, launchers, or source-specific views.
- Controller-first UI for Android handhelds and TV devices
- Unified Sources screen for RomM, SMB, FTP, Web, and local libraries
- QR-based RomM pairing with token auth and re-pair support
- Automatic system mapping for local and network libraries
- Automatic metadata and cover art with no manual login required
- RetroAchievements integration with game matching, progress, and badges
- Library-wide browsing with Installed, Favorites, search, and zoom controls
- Background-ready download queue with live progress on cards and buttons
- Per-card source indicators showing where each game is available
- One-question onboarding that adapts to how users store their ROMs
R-Shop supports 66 systems with icons, RetroAchievements integration, and automatic folder mapping.
Highlights include:
- Nintendo: NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, Switch, GB, GBC, GBA, NDS, 3DS, DSi, Virtual Boy, FDS, Game & Watch
- Sony: PlayStation, PS2, PS3, PSP, PS Vita
- Sega: Master System, Mega Drive, Game Gear, Sega CD, 32X, Saturn, Dreamcast, SG-1000
- Atari: 2600, 5200, 7800, Lynx, Jaguar, Jaguar CD, ST
- NEC: TurboGrafx-16, TurboGrafx-CD, PC-FX
- SNK: Neo Geo Pocket, Neo Geo CD
- Others: WonderSwan, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Vectrex, MSX, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Amiga, ZX Spectrum, Arcade, DOS, and more
The easiest way to install and stay up to date:
Download the latest APK from the Releases page.
- Install R-Shop
- Choose how your library is stored
- Connect a local folder, network source, or RomM server
- Let R-Shop map systems and pull metadata automatically
- Browse, download, and play
For a full walkthrough, see the User Guide.
R-Shop does not host or distribute ROMs.
It is a library management and browsing tool for content users already own or legally access through their own servers, directories, and devices.
Contributions are welcome. See CONTRIBUTING.md.
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