Linux · Games
Blastem
A Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and Master System emulator
by Mike Pavone
Official site: flathub.org
About Blastem
BlastEm is an open source, highly accurate emulator for the Genesis/Megadrive
that runs on modest hardware. It also supports playing back Sega Master System
games, Sega Game Gear games and has experimental support for Sega CD games.
BlastEm has support for savestates, Mega/Sega Mouse, XBAND and Saturn keyboard emulation.
How to install Blastem
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.retrodev.blastem
- Open Blastem once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Blastem free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Blastem is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Blastem from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.retrodev.blastem. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Blastem safe?
Blastem downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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