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EarthBound: native ports & recompilations

Game Boy AdvanceNew Nintendo 3DSSuper FamicomSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemWii U1994by HAL Laboratory, Ape
WindowsWindows✓macOSmacOSLinuxLinux✓Web browserWeb browser
113 GitHub stars across ports

EarthBound (Game Boy Advance, 1994) has 1 native port. The most popular is Phase Distorter with 113 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Linux, Windows.

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About

A turn-based JRPG and sequel to the then-Japan-only Earthbound Beginnings (1989) in which Ness, a young boy living in a land based on the USA, leaves home to go on an adventure through strange locations, get to know quirky characters, and defeat an unknowable alien threat called Giygas while facing up to the realities of growing up and becoming familiar with the real world.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play EarthBound on PC, Mac or Linux?
Phase Distorter covers Windows and Linux. It's playable, and the latest release is v0.4. Nothing covers macOS yet.
What's the best way to play EarthBound today?
Phase Distorter is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows and Linux. It's playable, and the latest release is v0.4.
Is Phase Distorter still being worked on?
It's in active development. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, v0.4, came out in October 2026.
Who's behind Phase Distorter?
Phase Distorter is made by TheRunaway5.
Do I need the original game?
Your own copy of EarthBound is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.

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