Ryujinx is an open-source and free emulator which allows playing Nintendo Switch games on computers. It is compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux. The app enables the user to play the games that they already have by uploading their game files into the emulator. Ryujinx is given the name of a dragon god in the Japanese mythology, Ryujin.
This emulator is oriented on accuracy and performance. It is compatible with a lot of Nintendo Switch games and can play them at high frame rates with better graphics. The resolution can be changed as well as mods can be applied to improve the gameplay. There are also features such as save states and local wireless multiplayer.
Ryujinx supports Vulkan and OpenGL as graphics backends. Its developers update the software on a regular basis to accommodate new games and to eliminate bugs. It also supports controller, and thus players can use gamepads rather than keyboards.
The application does not contain any games. The users are required to acquire their own game files legally. Ryujinx is popular among fans, developers and testers who desire to play Nintendo Switch games on PCs.
