PS5 Emulators and AnyPS5 Alternatives Compared
By AnyPS5 Progress Tracker · Data updated
Five open-source projects people search for when they want PS5 games on PC. All facts come from each project's official GitHub repository; claims are quoted, not rated.
| Project | Method | License | Platforms | Latest release | PS5 games (README claim) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnyPS5 | Relinker: converts the PS5 executable into a native Linux ELF / Windows PE, with reimplemented system libraries. No emulation. | GPL-2.0 | Windows, Linux | v0.1.1 (Sep 28, 2026) | “Dreaming Sarah (2D platformer) runs at a stable 60 fps on a GTX 1050 Ti / i5-7500 3.4GHz.” Official list: 1 verified game. |
| KytyPS5 | Emulator “based on a heavily modified version of Kyty” (repo description also calls it a translation layer). | GPL-2.0 | Windows, Linux (macOS experimental) | Rolling builds (latest Oct 9, 2026) | “Can boot 2D games and a selection of 3D games, including titles built with Unreal Engine 4/5, Unity, and custom engines.” |
| SharpEmu | “Experimental PS5 emulator developed from scratch in C#.” | GPL-2.0 | Windows x64, Linux x64, macOS x64 | v0.0.5-nexus-release.2 (Oct 8, 2026) | “The current focus is on accuracy and infrastructure setup rather than game-specific compatibility.” |
| RPCSX | “Experimental PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 emulator for Linux”, using modified RPCS3 code. | GPL-2.0 | Linux | rpcsx-v20231111 (Nov 2023) | Not stated in README. |
| shadPS4 | PlayStation 4 emulator (not a PS5 project). | GPL-2.0 | Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD | v.0.19.0 (Oct 2, 2026) | README does not mention PS5 support. |
Source: official GitHub repositories and READMEs · checked Oct 9, 2026
Why there is no “games playable” number
Only AnyPS5 publishes a verified compatibility list. The others describe compatibility in their READMEs or screenshots, using different standards (booting, in-game, playable). Putting them in one number would be misleading, so we quote each project instead.
Relinker vs emulator
AnyPS5 is the only project here that converts the game into a native Windows/Linux program. The rest are emulators. Deep dive: AnyPS5 vs KytyPS5.
Beware of fake “PS5 emulator” downloads
Every project above is distributed on GitHub. Sites selling or bundling a “PS5 emulator” with games or BIOS files are not these projects. See how to spot fake downloads.
PS5 emulator FAQ
Is there a working PS5 emulator for PC?
Several experimental projects exist (KytyPS5, SharpEmu, RPCSX), and AnyPS5 takes a non-emulation approach. None of them claims broad compatibility with commercial PS5 games yet.
Does shadPS4 run PS5 games?
shadPS4 is a PlayStation 4 emulator. Its README does not mention PS5 support.
What are the alternatives to AnyPS5?
KytyPS5, SharpEmu and RPCSX are emulators that target PS5 software. They emulate the console environment instead of converting the game into a native program.