What platforms does shadPS4 run on?

shadPS4 runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Is shadPS4 still maintained?

Unverified. shadPS4 has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to shadPS4?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Codere, Cube Master 3D - Sorting Games, and Home Makeover.

shadPS4 is developed by shadPS4 Contributors.

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shadPS4

Name: shadPS4
Author: shadPS4 Contributors

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shadPS4 is an open-source emulator for PlayStation 4 games, supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS. It includes a Qt-based launcher and is in early development, allowing users to run select PS4 games on their computers. Ideal for console emulation enthusiasts interested in PS4 software.

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Overview

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In the Games space, shadPS4 takes a focused approach. Enabling users to run PlayStation 4 games on non-console hardware for testing and play. It is built as an open-source project for console emulation enthusiasts. shadPS4 costs nothing to use. shadPS4 is available on Linux, Windows, and macOS.

shadPS4 Contributors builds and maintains shadPS4, and it first shipped in 2023. Key capabilities include PS4 emulation, qt launcher, and gamepad support. shadPS4 is currently in beta.

PS4 emulation
Qt launcher
Gamepad support
Cross-platform
Save states

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed28 Jun · 06:37 UTC
shadPS4 verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about shadPS4

What does shadPS4 do?: Enabling users to run PlayStation 4 games on non-console hardware for testing and play. It is catalogued under Games on PulseGate.
Who is shadPS4 for?: shadPS4 is an open-source project built for console emulation enthusiasts.
Is shadPS4 free?: Yes — shadPS4 is free to use.
What platforms does shadPS4 run on?: shadPS4 runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Is shadPS4 still maintained?: Unverified. shadPS4 has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to shadPS4?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Codere, Cube Master 3D - Sorting Games, and Home Makeover.Codere Cube Master 3D - Sorting Games Home Makeover
Who makes shadPS4?: shadPS4 is developed by shadPS4 Contributors.
How long has shadPS4 been around?: shadPS4 first shipped in 2023.

At a glance

Platforms: Desktop
Languages: English
Status: 🟡 Beta
Built for: console emulation enthusiasts
Model: Open source
Solves: Enabling users to run PlayStation 4 games on non-console hardware for testing and play.

Registered as

Flathub: net.shadps4.shadPS4

Developer

shadPS4 Contributors

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Medium · 70
Indexed: 28 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Unverified
Last seen: 28 Jun 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: shadps4-flathub-org
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 28 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://flathub.org/apps/net.shadps4.shadPS4

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