A careful GBA demake of Notch’s Ludum Dare survival classic. Dig, craft and explore on the go — a great first click if you want to see how well homebrew can feel on real handheld hardware.
View & play →GBA Emulator
Drag and drop ROM file here
or click to select file
Supported: GBA, GB, GBC, NES, SNES, N64, NDS, Genesis, PS1, Arcade
Cloud import downloads the ROM into your browser only — nothing is uploaded to our servers. Use files you have the right to play.
This is a browser-based emulator that lets you run your own legally obtained game backups (GBA, GB, GBC, NES, SNES, N64, NDS, Genesis, PS1, Arcade) directly in your browser. No downloads required.
How to Use the Emulator
Featured Homebrew Games
Hand-picked free and open homebrew you can try in the browser. Short notes from our site — each game still belongs to its author; please support them on their original page.
A Game Boy tile-matcher that unfolds into turn-based duels. Match tiles to attack, guard or heal against eight opponents — short sessions, clear rules, and a charming 8-bit battle twist.
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An open-source city builder remade for the Game Boy Advance. Zone land, manage growth and watch a tiny metropolis take shape — proof that deep sim games still belong on handhelds.
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A polished NES platformer from Ludosity, set a thousand years before Ittle Dew. Tight jumps, forest stages and a quest for revenge against the Turnip Witch — classic 8-bit action with modern craft.
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A respectful NES demake of The Witness: wander a mysterious island and solve line puzzles. Compact, clever, and a nice way to taste the original’s puzzle language in browser.
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A puzzle adventure where you guide animals to the food they want. Gentle difficulty curve, satisfying “aha” moments, and a great showcase of modern Game Boy homebrew design.
View & play →What Is a GBA Emulator?
A GBA emulator is software that replicates the hardware of the Game Boy Advance, allowing users to run their own legally obtained game backups on modern devices such as PCs, smartphones, and tablets. This site also supports GB, GBC, NES, SNES, N64, NDS, Genesis, PS1, and Arcade.
Key Features
Browser-based multi-system emulator (GBA, NES, SNES, N64, and more)
No installation required
Save states support
Keyboard and touch controls
Fast-forward and speed control
Works on desktop and mobile browsers
Why Use a Browser-Based Emulator?
Supported Platforms
Windows / macOS / Linux
Android phones and tablets
iPhone & iPad (Safari supported)
Chromebook
Legal use & copyright
Use this emulator only with game backups you legally own or are allowed to use. gba-emulator.com does not provide commercial ROM downloads. Our featured library is limited to free or open-source homebrew credited to their authors. ROM files you open from your device stay in your browser and are not uploaded to our servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this emulator legal?
A: Emulator software itself is legal in most countries. You are responsible for only loading games you legally own or have the right to use. The titles we feature on this site are free or open-source homebrew shared by their authors.
Q: Do I need to download or install anything?
A: No. The emulator runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Open the site, drop a ROM file or click a featured homebrew game, and play.
Q: Where are my save files stored?
A: Save data and save states stay in your browser’s local storage / IndexedDB on this device. They are not uploaded to our servers. Clearing site data, using private/incognito mode, or switching browsers can erase them — export important saves when you can.
Q: Can I play on iPhone, iPad or Android?
A: Yes. Modern Safari, Chrome and Firefox on phones and tablets are supported. Use on-screen touch controls or connect a Bluetooth gamepad. For the best experience, keep the browser updated and allow storage for this site.
Q: Do you support gamepads / controllers?
A: Yes. Most USB and Bluetooth controllers that your browser recognizes will work. Open the emulator’s Controls menu to map buttons. Keyboard defaults are also listed on this page after a game starts.
Q: Why won’t my ROM load or why is the screen black?
A: Check that the file extension matches a supported system (for example .gba, .gb, .gbc, .nes). The file may be corrupted, compressed in an unsupported way, or the wrong core. Try another browser, disable strict tracking blockers for this site, and make sure you have enough free memory.
Q: Are the recommended games pirated commercial ROMs?
A: No. Games listed under Play Directly and Featured Homebrew are titles their authors distribute for free, under a name-your-price model, or as open source. Each game page credits the author and links to the original source when available. We do not host Nintendo or other commercial ROMs.
Q: Is my ROM uploaded to your servers when I drag and drop?
A: No. Files you open from your device are read locally in the browser and never uploaded to gba-emulator.com. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Q: How is this different from downloading a desktop emulator?
A: A browser emulator needs no install, works on locked-down devices (school Chromebooks, work PCs, phones), and is ideal for quick sessions. Desktop apps may offer more advanced options; we focus on convenience and discovering legal homebrew in one place.