shadPS4

PlayStation 4 emulator for multiple platforms

31.9k|beta|Pre-release-shadPS4-2026-07-14-c07e757ddbe3d2029611a1536973614e4a4abbd1

Download for Windows

Download .zip — extract and run

How to install

1Download the file above

2Extract the .zip file

3Run shadPS4.exe

Cross-platform support — Runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD with native builds.

Game compatibility — Emulates PS4 titles including Bloodborne, Dark Souls Remastered, and Red Dead Redemption.

Controller support — Works with DualShock and Xbox controllers out of the box.

Custom key bindings — Per-game keyboard and controller remapping with mouse input support.

shadPS4 is an early-stage PS4 emulator written in C++ that already runs demanding titles like Bloodborne. It's actively developed with regular updates and offers both CLI and GUI (via QtLauncher) options. The project is community-driven with a helpful Discord and compatibility tracker.

macOS 26.0 or later on Apple Silicon; C++23 compiler for building from source

Source on GitHub

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