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Play Pokemon Gold, Silver & Crystal with Gen2Recomp

Gen2Recomp brings classic Pokemon games to a modern app with flexible controls, display options, multiple save slots, mods and built-in editing tools. Add your own compatible game and start playing on desktop, mobile, console or handheld devices.

Download Gen2Recomp How to play

No mirrors · No Pokemon ROM downloads · Clear beginner guides

Start here

Choose the guide that matches your next step

Start with the download for your device, follow the first-time setup, then return for controls, mods or troubleshooting.

Get the app

Choose the correct download

Choose Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Switch, Xbox, RG34XXSP or the advanced LÖVE package.

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First-time setup

Import a compatible game

Add one or several supported games, create a save slot and begin playing.

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Built-in 3D-style mod

Enable Dramatic Shapes

Turn on the included 3D-style world after normal gameplay is working.

Open the setup guide

Choose your device

Where you can play Gen2Recomp

Gen2Recomp works on computers, phones, tablets and several gaming devices. Computers are the easiest place to begin; some other devices need extra setup first.

Windows

Windows ZIP or MSIX

Two Windows choices

Use the ZIP for the simplest setup, or the MSIX after trusting its matching certificate once.

macOS

macOS ZIP

Ready to install

Extract the ZIP and move Gen2Recomped.app to Applications.

Linux & Steam Deck

Linux x86-64 ZIP

x86-64 computers

Run the included AppImage. Steam Deck uses this build in Desktop Mode.

Android

Android APK

Manual installation

Install the APK manually. Version 0.8.12 improves import recovery and storage handling; a pre-v0.7.10 app still needs the one-time reinstall step.

iPhone & iPad

iOS IPA

Sideloading required

Install the unsigned app with AltStore or Sideloadly. It is not available through the App Store.

Nintendo Switch

Switch ZIP

Homebrew required

For systems already using Atmosphère and the Homebrew Menu.

Xbox

Xbox UWP ZIP

Developer Mode required

Install through Developer Mode; Retail Mode is not supported.

Anbernic RG34XXSP

Stock OS 64-bit MOD ZIP

PortMaster required

For the Stock OS 64-bit MOD with PortMaster.

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Supported games

Choose a game that matches how you want to play

Red, Blue, Gold and Silver are the best choices for a first setup. More games are available with clear early, testing or work-in-progress labels. Those choices can still have missing scenes, sounds or features.

Best place to startRed · Blue · Gold · Silver

Early or testingYellow · Crystal · FireRed · Emerald · Prism · Polished Crystal

Work in progressPlatinum

See game support and known limits

What is included

Useful tools are already in the app

The launcher can keep several games and separate save profiles. It also includes map and save editors, mod controls and Dramatic Shapes, the optional 3D-style world. Start with normal play, then explore these tools when you are comfortable.

Before you begin

Keep your first setup simple

Bring your own legally obtained, compatible game.
Back up important saves before updating or changing mods.
Choose the download made for your device.

Last updated: October 7, 2026