ArcEmu by Arcadia
Developed by Raffaele D'Amato | Last updated: June 17, 2025






ArcEmu by Arcadia is an entertainment game app, developed by Raffaele D'Amato, available on iOS and Android since its release in June 2024. The updated version 1.6.3 is now available to download, compatible with iOS 15.5+ and Android 10+. Before downloading this app, let's quickly review what ArcEmu by Arcadia has to offer.
About ArcEmu by Arcadia
ArcEmu is the first emulator for Apple Watch.
It also works on iPhone and iPad, providing a comprehensive gaming experience across all your Apple devices.
Consoles Supported
- Game Boy (.gb)
- Game Boy Color (.gbc)
- Game Boy Advance (.gba)
Main Features
- Precise and fast emulation thanks to mGBA core
- Frame independent emulation with 30 or 60 fps
- All orientations support on iPhone and iPad
- Precise and well-designed on-screen controls
- Customizable controls (transparency and position) on iPhone and iPad
- 8-directional or 4-directional D-Pad on iPhone and iPad
- Fast-Forward (2x and 3x)
- Slow-mo (0.5x)
- Color Palette modification for GB games
- Button hold/sustain feature
- Accelerometer support
- Gyroscope support on iPhone and iPad, using the Digital Crown on Apple Watch
- Rumble support on iPhone
- Digital Crown support on Apple Watch
- Game controllers support on iPhone and iPad
- Zip file support
- Auto-Save feature
- Save State sharing between devices
- iCloud support
- Family Setup support (standalone Apple Watch)
Compatibility
- Apple Watch Series 3 or later
- Apple Watch SE or later
- Apple Watch Ultra or later
ArcEmu does not include any games or ROMs.
You can import Game Boy ROMs directly from your iPhone.
ROMs will be automatically transferred to your Apple Watch.
The games shown in the screenshots are:
- Acorn Grove: https://gibbongl.itch.io/acorn-grove
- Anguna: https://gauauu.itch.io/anguna
- Hauntsfield: https://alliemackie.itch.io/hauntsfield
- µCity Advance: https://skylyrac.itch.io/ucity-advance
ArcEmu is in no way affiliated with Nintendo. The name “Nintendo” and all associated game console names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.
What's new in version 1.6.3
- Fixed a bug that caused a black screen when playing GB and GBC games on watchOS 9 and earlier versions.
- Emulation speed settings now persist after performing a reset.
- Resolved layout issues that occurred during screen rotation.
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Download the ArcEmu by Arcadia App
ArcEmu by Arcadia has an IPA/APK download size of 17 MB on its latest version. ArcEmu by Arcadia costs $1.99 to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 21 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!
Ranking History in App Store (U.S)
Changelog
Compatibility
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- Old devices: iPhone X/SE/8/7/6
- iPad Pro
- iPad Mini
Review: Let me be honest
If you game and don’t have this on any of your devices then you are missing out on the...
By Onetenstar
Review: Great Watch Emulator
Playing turn based games on my watch is the bomb! Great for killing idle time.
By JMillzHasFaith
Review: better battery, more crashes
runs smoother and consumes less battery but now i encounter random crashes and freezes occasionally that i didn’t before
By nova lover
Review: Good
It’s pretty good. I only wish it could also play Nintendo DS games and other stuff
By donotrun
Review: I’m Playing Doom on My Watch
Practical? No. Cool? Definitely!
By Ayyds