Yuzu emulator for Nintendo Switch (NSW)

Yuzu
Development discontinuedSince 2018GPL-3.0WindowsLinuxAndroid

Formerly the most popular open-source Nintendo Switch emulator for Windows, Linux, and Android — discontinued in March 2024 following a Nintendo lawsuit settlement.

Should You Use Yuzu?

Yuzu is tracked on EmuRank, but the current dataset is still small — 4 tested Nintendo Switch games and 5 reports. Use the latest reports below as early evidence, not as a broad recommendation for every game or device.

Coverage snapshot

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4Tested games
5Reports
0.1% Avg. playable
Last report
Early data Data confidence

How Yuzu 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.

Games tested

1275

Playable %

22.9%

Reports

3471

Sample size

Large

Supported OS

Windows, Linux, macOS, Android

Games tested

428

Playable %

8.3%

Reports

546

Sample size

Large

Supported OS

Windows, Linux, macOS, Android

Games tested

537

Playable %

7.6%

Reports

580

Sample size

Large

Supported OS

Windows, Linux, macOS, Android

Games tested

88

Playable %

1.8%

Reports

121

Sample size

Small

Supported OS

Windows, Linux, Android

Games tested

36

Playable %

0.8%

Reports

43

Sample size

Small

Supported OS

Windows, Linux, macOS, Android

Games tested

28

Playable %

0.6%

Reports

45

Sample size

Small

Supported OS

Windows, Linux, macOS

Games tested

6

Playable %

0.1%

Reports

6

Sample size

Small

Supported OS

iOS

Yuzu (this page)

Games tested

4

Playable %

0.1%

Reports

5

Sample size

Small

Supported OS

Windows, Linux, Android

Limited data

Yuzu has fewer than 100 reports on EmuRank. Use the results below as early evidence, not as a reliable guide to overall compatibility.

Most tested games with Yuzu

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

Best playable games for Yuzu

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

Latest reports for Yuzu

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

Yuzu 21.0.0 Windows
Perfect
★ 76.3 ↑ +5 ·
Yuzu 2.4.0 Linux
Perfect
★ 60.3 ↑ 0 ·
Yuzu 1.2.0 Android
Perfect
★ 60.2 ↑ 0 ·
Yuzu 0.0.278 Android
Playable
★ 60.8 ↑ +1 ·

Yuzu FAQ

Should I use Yuzu?

Yuzu is tracked on EmuRank, but the current dataset is still small — 4 tested Nintendo Switch games and 5 reports. Use the latest reports below as early evidence, not as a broad recommendation for every game or device.

How many games has Yuzu been tested on?

EmuRank currently tracks 4 tested games and 5 reports for Yuzu. The page's current average playable percentage across the platform rows shown here is 0.1%.

What does the confidence label mean for Yuzu?

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. Yuzu currently shows: Early data.

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

Open the specific game page on EmuRank and look at reports filtered to Yuzu. 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 Yuzu support?

Yuzu supports Windows, Linux, Android. 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 Yuzu. If you have tested a game yourself, submit a report to help the community.