# RetroArch Web

RetroArch Web is a browser-based RetroArch frontend that lets retro gaming enthusiasts run classic game emulators and play supported retro games directly in a modern web browser. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/3825/retroarch-web

## Description

RetroArch Web is a browser-based RetroArch frontend that lets retro gaming enthusiasts run classic game emulators and play supported retro games directly in a modern web browser.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 6 install platforms: ZimaOS.

## Health score

29/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (GitHub repository no longer exists)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 100 (32 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/inglebard/retroarch-web

## Common questions

### Which port should a reverse proxy point to for the inglebard/retroarch-web container?

The image uses nginx and exposes port 80.

### Is this image intended for playing retro games remotely from a browser?

Yes, it is described as a self-hosted RetroArch web player created to allow remote play to retro games.

### Can a web-based RetroArch setup be deployed in a Kubernetes homelab?

A documented homelab setup runs RetroArch on an ARM SBC with Docker and Kubernetes, allowing play from any browser on the network.

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