Can I play Star Fox 64 on PC, Mac or Linux?

Starship covers Windows and Linux and Starfox 64: Recompiled covers macOS.

What's the best way to play Star Fox 64 today?

Start with Starship, which runs on Windows, Linux and Nintendo Switch (homebrew). It's playable, and the latest release is v2.0.0. There's also Starfox 64: Recompiled and Starfox 64: Recompiled (ytreviveme), among others.

Is Starship still being worked on?

It's slowed down. The last commit landed in September 2026. The latest release, v2.0.0, came out in May 2025.

Who's behind Starship?

Starship is made by sonicdcer and KiritoDv.

Do I need the original game?

You need your own copy of Star Fox 64. Projects rebuild the game's code, not its art, audio or levels, so they read those from the copy you already own.

Can I play Star Fox 64 on Android?

Starship (izzy2lost) covers Android. Nobody has rated how playable it is yet, and the latest release is v2.0.0.

Star Fox 64: native ports & recompilations

Nintendo 64WiiWii U1997by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

Windows✓macOS✓Linux✓Web browser

2608 GitHub stars across ports

Star Fox 64 (Nintendo 64, 1997) has 5 native ports. The most popular is Starship with 2099 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Native ports

Starship
Decompilation portv2.0.0 · 2025-05-25Slowing
WindowsLinuxNintendo Switch (homebrew)Nintendo Switch (homebrew)Human-made
- sonicdcer
- KiritoDv
Playable
2099 GitHub stars
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Starfox 64: Recompiled
Static recompilationv1.0.3 · 2025-12-30Slowing
WindowsLinuxmacOSHuman-made
- Alejandro Javier Asenjo Nitti
Playable
383 GitHub stars
Source Download
Starfox 64: Recompiled (ytreviveme)
Static recompilationv1.0.3 · 2026-05-01Slowing
WindowsAI use unknown
- sonicdcer (orig.) · fork UWP
Playable
2 GitHub stars
Source Download
Starship (izzy2lost)
Decompilation portv2.0.0 · 2026-08-04Maintained
AndroidAI use unknown
Unknown
105 GitHub stars
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Star Fox 64 PSP
Decompilation portUnreleasedActive
PSPPSPAI use unknown
- Daniel Welch
- sonicdcer
Unknown
19 GitHub stars
Source

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About

The update to the 16-bit Super NES title continues the original's on-rails 3D shooting action on the Nintendo 64. Starring Fox McCloud, Peppy Hare, Falco Lombardi, and Slippy Toad, this new 64-bit version contains 15 plus levels, easy, medium, and difficult paths, forward-scrolling levels as well as full 3D realms, and a three-part multiplayer mode using a four-player split screen. In addition to plenty of Arwing action, the game introduces a new hover tank and even features a submarine level. The 8-megabyte cartridge also boasts voice samples from 23 different characters instead of the original's animal noises. Star Fox 64 was the first game to feature Rumble Pak support. A Rumble Pak bundle and standalone version of the game were sold. Released in Europe under the name Lylat Wars.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Star Fox 64 on PC, Mac or Linux?: Starship covers Windows and Linux and Starfox 64: Recompiled covers macOS.
What's the best way to play Star Fox 64 today?: Start with Starship, which runs on Windows, Linux and Nintendo Switch (homebrew). It's playable, and the latest release is v2.0.0. There's also Starfox 64: Recompiled and Starfox 64: Recompiled (ytreviveme), among others.
Is Starship still being worked on?: It's slowed down. The last commit landed in September 2026. The latest release, v2.0.0, came out in May 2025.
Who's behind Starship?: Starship is made by sonicdcer and KiritoDv.
Do I need the original game?: You need your own copy of Star Fox 64. Projects rebuild the game's code, not its art, audio or levels, so they read those from the copy you already own.
Can I play Star Fox 64 on Android?: Starship (izzy2lost) covers Android. Nobody has rated how playable it is yet, and the latest release is v2.0.0.