

Crash Bandicoot: native ports & recompilations
Crash Bandicoot (Android, 1996) has 1 native port. The most popular is Crash Bandicoot Launcher with 267 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Linux, Windows.
Native ports
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About
Crash Bandicoot is the first installment in the Crash Bandicoot series that established Naughty Dog's reputation in the video game industry. Its premises chronicle the creation of the titular Crash, a bandicoot who has been uplifted by the mad scientist Doctor Neo Cortex. The goal of Crash Bandicoot is to traverse several levels in sequence in order to progress. The game is played from a third-person perspective in which the camera trails behind Crash, though some levels showcase forward-scrolling and side-scrolling perspectives. Crash is able to defeat enemies by either jumping on them or using a spinning attack that launches them.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I play Crash Bandicoot on PC, Mac or Linux?
- Crash Bandicoot Launcher covers Windows and Linux. It's playable, and the latest release is v2.2. Nothing covers macOS yet.
- What's the best way to play Crash Bandicoot today?
- Crash Bandicoot Launcher is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows, Linux and Android. It's playable, and the latest release is v2.2.
- Is Crash Bandicoot Launcher still being worked on?
- It's in active development. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, v2.2, came out in October 2026.
- Who's behind Crash Bandicoot Launcher?
- Crash Bandicoot Launcher is made by Matteo Cioffi.
- Do I need the original game?
- Your own copy of Crash Bandicoot 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 Crash Bandicoot on Android?
- Crash Bandicoot Launcher covers Android. It's playable, and the latest release is v2.2.


