Can I play Banjo-Kazooie on PC, Mac or Linux?

Banjo: Recompiled covers Windows, macOS and Linux. It's fully playable, and the latest release is v1.0.2.

What's the best way to play Banjo-Kazooie today?

Banjo: Recompiled is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. It's fully playable, and the latest release is v1.0.2. There's also Banjo-Kazooie (Lighthouse) and Banjo: Recompiled Android, among others.

Is Banjo: Recompiled still being worked on?

It's still maintained. The last commit landed in September 2026. The latest release, v1.0.2, came out in July 2026.

Who's behind Banjo: Recompiled?

Banjo: Recompiled is made by BanjoRecomp and Mr. Wiseguy.

Do I need the original game?

Your own copy of Banjo-Kazooie is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.

Can I play Banjo-Kazooie on Android?

Banjo: Recompiled Android covers Android. Nobody has rated how playable it is yet.

Banjo-Kazooie: native ports & recompilations

Nintendo 641998by Rare

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2705 GitHub stars across ports

Banjo-Kazooie (Nintendo 64, 1998) has 5 native ports. The most popular is Banjo: Recompiled with 2046 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Native ports

Banjo: Recompiled
Static recompilationv1.0.2 · 2026-07-31Maintained
WindowsLinuxmacOSHuman-made
- BanjoRecomp
- Mr. Wiseguy
Complete
2046 GitHub stars
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Banjo-Kazooie (Lighthouse)
Decompilation portv1.1.0 · 2026-08-17Active
WindowsLinuxmacOSAI-assisted
Playable
503 GitHub stars
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Banjo: Recompiled Android
Static recompilationandroid-v0.1.2 · 2026-07-13Slowing
AndroidAI use unknown
Unknown
109 GitHub stars
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Lighthouse (izzy2lost)
Decompilation portv1.0.2 · 2026-08-07Maintained
AndroidAI use unknown
Unknown
29 GitHub stars
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Lighthouse Vita
Decompilation portv.1.0.1 · 2026-08-31Maintained
PS VitaPS VitaAI use unknown
Unknown
18 GitHub stars
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Gameplay videos

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About

Trouble brews when Gruntilda the witch captures the unbearably beautiful cub, Tooty. But before the grisly hag can steal the bear's good looks, big brother Banjo and his fine-feathered friend, Kazooie, join forces to stop her. Combining their 24 moves and special powers, Banjo and Kazooie will fend off armies of beasts. Bear and bird must hunt down the 100 puzzle pieces and 900 musical notes that will ultimately lead them to Gruntilda. However. miles of swamp, desert, and snow and one bear of an adventure stand in their way.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Banjo-Kazooie on PC, Mac or Linux?: Banjo: Recompiled covers Windows, macOS and Linux. It's fully playable, and the latest release is v1.0.2.
What's the best way to play Banjo-Kazooie today?: Banjo: Recompiled is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. It's fully playable, and the latest release is v1.0.2. There's also Banjo-Kazooie (Lighthouse) and Banjo: Recompiled Android, among others.
Is Banjo: Recompiled still being worked on?: It's still maintained. The last commit landed in September 2026. The latest release, v1.0.2, came out in July 2026.
Who's behind Banjo: Recompiled?: Banjo: Recompiled is made by BanjoRecomp and Mr. Wiseguy.
Do I need the original game?: Your own copy of Banjo-Kazooie is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.
Can I play Banjo-Kazooie on Android?: Banjo: Recompiled Android covers Android. Nobody has rated how playable it is yet.