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Donkey Kong 64: native ports & recompilations

Nintendo 64Wii U1999by Rare
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532 GitHub stars across ports

Donkey Kong 64 (Nintendo 64, 1999) has 2 native ports. The most popular is Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled with 511 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Linux, macOS, Windows.

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K. Rool has kidnapped the Kongs! Can Donkey Kong rescue his friends, reclaim the Golden Bananas and save his homeland from certain doom? Take out some Kremlings with Chunky's Pineapple Launcher or Lanky's Trombone. Float through the air using Tiny's Ponytail Twirl. Even rocket to the sky with Diddy's Jetbarrel!

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Donkey Kong 64 on PC, Mac or Linux?
Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled covers Windows, macOS and Linux. It's playable, and the latest release is v1.0.3.
What's the best way to play Donkey Kong 64 today?
Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. It's playable, and the latest release is v1.0.3. There's also DK64: Recompiled.
Is Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled still being worked on?
It's in active development. The last commit landed in September 2026. The latest release, v1.0.3, came out in September 2026.
Who's behind Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled?
Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled is made by Rainchus, theballaam96, DarioSamo and Mr-Wiseguy.
Do I need the original game?
Your own copy of Donkey Kong 64 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 Donkey Kong 64 on Android?
DK64: Recompiled covers Android. Nobody has rated how playable it is yet, and the latest release is v1.0.3-android-r7.

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