Supported devices

Gen2Recomp Supported Platforms

Gen2Recomp currently has tested downloads for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. Compare the setup differences before choosing your guide.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Choose where you want to play

All four platforms can play Pokemon Gold and Silver. The computer versions are easier to back up and use with keyboard shortcuts, while Android is better suited to portable play.

Windows

Desktop download

Tested and available

Download the computer version, extract it, and follow the Windows steps.

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Mac

Desktop download

Tested and available

Download the computer version, extract it, and follow the Mac steps.

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Linux

Desktop download

Tested and available

Download the computer version, extract it, and follow the Linux steps.

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Android

Android download

Tested — manual install

Use the Android download, review the manual-install prompt and back up before updates.

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Main setup differences

Platform	First setup	Best guide
Windows	Extract the computer download and double-click`Play-Windows.bat`.	Windows steps
Mac	Extract it and double-click `Play-Mac.command`. The first run may offer supporting installs.	Mac steps
Linux	Install Python 3 and LÖVE 11, then run`scripts/play.sh`.	Linux steps
Android	Approve the downloaded app when Android asks, then choose your game.	Android steps

Which platform is the easiest?

Windows is the simplest computer starting point

Its included starter checks what Gen2Recomp needs and guides the first setup. Mac also has a guided starter, while Linux needs a few manual steps first.

Choose Android for portable play

Android works on a phone or tablet, but save backups and app updates can differ between devices. Protect progress before reinstalling.

Not ready for normal download

iOS and Anbernic are not current choices

The current release does not include a ready-to-use file for either platform, so this website does not present them as supported downloads.

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