Mupen64 is a Nintendo 64 Emulator. Note that since this version is extremely outdated (2005), there are many much newer N64 emulators that have been made since.
Publisher’s description
What is Mupen64?
Mupen64 by Mupen64 is open-source Windows software in the emulators category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 2.1 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (2.1 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Mupen64 is an open-source emulator tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Mupen64 safe to download?
- The file is served by mupen64.emulation64.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link does not use HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E0F9E7673B06DE2C9354D3E4AA27D1182B8B32482F5AD1FE3E6B1C7D43AF3B2E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.1.0Latest | October 23, 2021 | 2.1 MB | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Mupen64.Mupen64 -e"mupen64 0.5.1.exe" -sRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mupen64 free?
Yes. Mupen64 is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Mupen64 safe to download?
The download comes from mupen64.emulation64.com; 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 Mupen64 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.
Can Mupen64 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Mupen64 support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Mupen64 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Mupen64?
PCSX2, BizHawk, SameBoy, bsnes and Genymotion. The alternatives page compares them.
