Project64 is a completely free and open-source emulator for the Nintendo 64 and 64DD written in C++.
Capable of playing your favorite N64 games on your PC with high definition graphics, excellent compatibility, save states, built-in cheat codes, and more.
A simple to use user interface, allowing games to just run out of the box with no configuring. Though if you want there are dozens of configuration options to make it work the way you want.
Publisher’s description
What is Project64?
Project64 by Project64 Development Team is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 4.4 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (project64/project64) has 3,064 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “N64 Emulator”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (4.4 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Project64 is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Project64 safe to download?
- The file is served by pj64-emu.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
30BA4527A14415F78CF986181F0F2A61535A635561C850FF63F2AC5C3682CDE3· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the project64/project64 repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Licence declared10
- Code review0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Static code analysis0
- Security policy0
- No binaries in the repository0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.1.5664Latest | June 17, 2021 | 4.4 MB | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Project64.Project64 -esetup.exe /VERYSILENTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Project64 Development Team
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/project64/project64
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 3.0.1.5664
- Released
- June 17, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- June 20, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 3,064
- GitHub forks
- 568
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Project64.Project64
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Project64 free?
Yes. Project64 is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v2.0 licence.
Is Project64 safe to download?
The download comes from pj64-emu.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 Project64 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 Project64 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Project64 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
