Fast PlayStation 1 emulator for x86-64/AArch64.
Publisher’s description
What is DuckStation?
DuckStation is an emulator program for Windows from Stenzek. It ranks 29th by popularity among emulators in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.11894, released on September 12, 2026. 6 versions are listed since April 26, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (stenzek/duckstation) has 10,871 stars. On Windows it registers 19 file types, including .exe, .m3u, .cue, .bin and .iso. Similar programs include PCSX2, BizHawk and SameBoy.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast PlayStation 1 emulator for x86-64/AArch32/AArch64/RV64”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
In short: DuckStation is an emulator tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is DuckStation safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5BA3B9624B3073D3398C2CB8185BA3A014FF9E84F9C486627E0E8AA56371D352· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the stenzek/duckstation repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared9
- No binaries in the repository6
- Pinned dependencies3
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Static code analysis0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 1 year · about 4.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.11894Latest | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.1.11752 | August 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.1.10975 | March 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.1.9384 | August 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.1.9226 | June 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.1.8971 | April 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Stenzek.DuckStation -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Stenzek
- Category
- Emulators
- Licence
- CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- Source code
- github.com/stenzek/duckstation
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1.11894
- Released
- September 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 2, 2025
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 4.3
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 10,871
- GitHub forks
- 978
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Stenzek.DuckStation
File types it opens (19)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DuckStation safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DuckStation with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does DuckStation run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of DuckStation?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 26, 2025.
Can I use DuckStation without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to DuckStation?
PCSX2, BizHawk, SameBoy, bsnes and SharpEmu. The alternatives page compares them.
