ShadPS4 emulator for PlayStation 4 (PS4)

ShadPS4
Active developmentSince 2024GPL-2.0WindowsLinuxmacOS

Early-stage free and open-source PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, already running titles like Bloodborne, Dark Souls Remastered, and Red Dead Redemption.

Should You Use ShadPS4?

ShadPS4 is not yet a safe default for most PlayStation 4 games on EmuRank. It covers 729 tested games and 2146 reports, yet only 3.2% of the current dataset reaches playable or better. Use it for titles with proven recent results, and expect wide variance elsewhere.

Coverage snapshot

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729Tested games
2146Reports
3.2% Avg. playable
Last report
High confidence Data confidence

How ShadPS4 compares with alternatives

Same-platform emulators ordered by playable percentage. Higher values indicate a larger share of that platform's catalog currently reaching Perfect or Playable in EmuRank data. Always verify on the individual game page before making a final decision.

ShadPS4 (this page)

Games tested

729

Playable %

3.2%

Reports

2146

Sample size

Large

Supported OS

Windows, Linux, macOS

Games tested

Playable %

0.0%

Reports

Sample size

Small

Supported OS

Linux

Most tested games with ShadPS4

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These games have the most community reports for ShadPS4 on EmuRank. They are the best starting point if you want to see what well-documented emulation looks like today.

Best playable games for ShadPS4

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Games marked as Perfect or Playable with ShadPS4, sorted by community activity.

Latest reports for ShadPS4

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Recent reports are often more useful than old emulator reputations. This section shows the latest results added to EmuRank for ShadPS4, including version, operating system, and compatibility level.

ShadPS4 0.15.0 Linux
Nothing
★ 76.8 ↑ 0 ·
ShadPS4 0.15.0 Windows
Ingame
★ 76.8 ↑ 0 ·
ShadPS4 0.15.0 Linux
Ingame
★ 76.8 ↑ 0 ·
ShadPS4 0.15.0 Linux
Intro
★ 76.8 ↑ 0 ·
ShadPS4 0.15.0 Linux
Nothing
★ 76.8 ↑ 0 ·
ShadPS4 0.15.0 Windows
Intro
★ 76.8 ↑ 0 ·

ShadPS4 FAQ

Should I use ShadPS4?

ShadPS4 is not yet a safe default for most PlayStation 4 games on EmuRank. It covers 729 tested games and 2146 reports, yet only 3.2% of the current dataset reaches playable or better. Use it for titles with proven recent results, and expect wide variance elsewhere.

How many games has ShadPS4 been tested on?

EmuRank currently tracks 729 tested games and 2146 reports for ShadPS4. The page's current average playable percentage across the platform rows shown here is 3.2%.

What does the confidence label mean for ShadPS4?

Confidence reflects how much data backs the numbers on this page. High confidence means at least 200 reports. Medium confidence means at least 100 reports. Early data means fewer reports. ShadPS4 currently shows: High confidence.

How do I check if a specific game works with ShadPS4?

Open the specific game page on EmuRank and look at reports filtered to ShadPS4. Emulator-wide rankings are useful for discovery, but individual game pages are more reliable for a final decision — especially if you play on a less common operating system.

Which operating systems does ShadPS4 support?

ShadPS4 supports Windows, Linux, macOS. Check the official site for the latest download options and OS-specific requirements.

Browse games or submit a report

If you already know what you want to play, go to the game page and check tested results for ShadPS4. If you have tested a game yourself, submit a report to help the community.