Want to try a new style for your frontend? You are at the right place.
¶ Where to find a theme
All known themes available are presented on this page.
Most of the links will take you to the forum, where you can download themes created by the community.
Feel free to click on the links for more information and to leave a comment on the respective posts to the different authors.
Thanks again to them for their work and sharing.
¶ Add a theme to Recalbox
Just make sure you use a theme that's compatible with your version of Recalbox (i.e. an up-to-date theme with an up-to-date version).
You can manually add the theme of your choice by following these steps:
- Unzip the downloaded archive
- Copy the folder containing the theme you want to use to your frontend in 2 different ways:
- Either from the network:
\\Recalbox\share\themes - From the SD card or external storage if you have one:
SHARE/themes/
- Either from the network:
Be careful, all the folders of your theme must be in a single folder and not in the root of the
themesfolder.
This results in a tree structure that looks like the following:
📁 recalbox
┣ 📁 share
┃ ┣ 📁 themes
┃ ┃ ┣ 📁 Hyperwall-720p
- You can now change the theme in the frontend options without rebooting.
- Some themes offer customization options. You'll find them in
Interface options > Theme configuration.
A video tutorial is available on YouTube via this link: Change the Recalbox theme.
¶ Themes list and compatibility
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artbook CRT | ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| ARTFLIX NX | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| Authentica | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| Blue Box | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| Bresson | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| ColorLines | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| DarkMachines | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| Dark Slide | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| Dashboard X | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Dreambox | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| Epic Noir | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| FFArts | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| GameBoy | ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Hyperwall | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| Metal Slide | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| Midnight | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Mister | ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❔ | ❔ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Muskashi | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Next Pixel | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Retro Switch | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| Unifiedspin | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
| Uniflyered | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Legend:
✅ Optimized: works perfectly, and has been optimized for the platform in question.
⚠️ Compatible: works but is not optimized, some elements are not laid out as they should or the font sizes are not optimal but these problems are minor and do not prevent the theme from working properly.
❌ Not compatible: does not work or the layout of the theme is not adapted at all (overlapping elements or texts, unreadable texts, distorted images...).
❔: test waiting: this takes time, don't hesitate to participate here.
¶ Themes
¶ Artbook CRT
Author: Beudbeud
- Theme optimized for RGB Dual and RGB JAMMA
- 4/3 Yoko and Tate resolution - 240p/480p
- Support for all systems and virtual systems for recalbox 9.2
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox or github
¶ ARTFLIX NX
Author: Fagnerpc
- ⚠️ Some systems are missing but it can be used
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- ⚠️ No flag in game lists
- Available resolution: 540p - 720p
- Options: resolution choice
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ Authentica
Author: Butch Games
- ⚠️ Some visuals/background are missing but usable
- Options: colors, system views, gamelist views, clips, regions
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ |  |
❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ Blue Box
Author: Butch Games
- ⚠️ Missing some systems, but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- Options: colors, icons, menus, system views, gamelist views, clips, regions
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ Bresom
Author: lemerle
- ⚠️ Missing some systems, but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- Options: choice of resolution
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ ColorLines
Author: Butch Games
- ⚠️ Missing some systems, but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- ⚠️ Game list display bug
- Options: colors, icons, playlist, gamelist views, clips, regions
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ DARK MACHINES
Author: Jorge Rosa
- ⚠️ Missing some systems, but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ Dark Slide
Author: Butch Games
- All virtual systems by genre
- ⚠️ 33/51 arcade virtual systems
- Options: colors, icons, system views, gamelist views, clips, regions
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ Dashboard X
Author: Serviettzky
- Theme compatible and optimized for HDMI, RGB Dual/JAMMA version
- 16:9 + 4:3 resolution - Yoko and Tate - HD/240p/480p
- Support for all systems and virtual systems for recalbox 9.2
- ⚠️ Lacks all virtual systems by genre
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox or github
¶ Dreambox
Author: Butch Games
- ⚠️ Missing some systems, but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- ⚠️ Game list display bug
- Options: icons, system views, gamelist views, clips, regions
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ Epic Noir
Author: Chicuelo adapted by Malixx
- ⚠️ Missing some systems, but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- Options: icons, resolutions
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ FFArts
Author: fpowergamesretro
- ⚠️ Missing some systems, but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- ⚠️ Game list display bug
- Options: colors, icons, menus, system views, gamelist views, regions
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ FLPower Games Retro
Author: fpowergamesretro
- ⚠️ Missing some systems, but usable
- ⚠️ No flag in game lists
- Options : icons, menu, system views, gamelist views
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ GAMEBOY
Author: Beudbeud
- Theme optimized for 4/3 screen but works fine in 16/9
- 4/3 Yoko resolution - 240p/480p
- Support for all systems and virtual systems for recalbox 9.2
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox or github
¶ Hyperwall
Author: Butch Games updated by Aldébaran
- ⚠️ Missing some systems, but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- ⚠️ Game list display bug
- Options: icons, system views, gamelist views, regions
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ Metal Slide
Author: Butch Games
- ⚠️ Missing some systems, but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- Options: colors, icons, menus, playlist, gamelist views, clips, regions
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ Midnight
Author: BOUNITOS
- Theme compatible and optimized for HDMI, RGB Dual/JAMMA version
- 16:9 + 4:3 resolution - Yoko and Tate - HD/240p/480p
- Support for all systems and virtual systems for recalbox 9.2
- Optional: CRT shaders, icons, Gameclips
- ⚠️ Theme-intensive (720p interface resolution recommended on pi4)
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox or Page dédiée or gitlab
¶ MISTER
Author: Beudbeud
- Theme optimized for 4/3 screen but works fine in 16/9
- 4/3 YOKO and TATE resolution - 240p/480p
- Support for all systems and virtual systems for recalbox 9.2
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❔ | ❔ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox or github
¶ Mukashi
Author: Airdream
- ⚠️ Missing some systems but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade and genre virtual systems
- Resolution 16/9 - 720p/1080p HDMI
- Options: system views
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ Next Pixel
Author: mYSt
- ⚠️ Missing some systems but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- Does not support flags in game lists
- Resolution 4/3 - 240p/480p/768p and 16/9 - 720p/1080p
- For OGoA / OGoS take 16/9 480p
- Options: colors, icons, system views, gamelist views, regions
- The theme also uses mix/scrap specifically designed for Next Pixel (see theme documentation).
- ⚠️ Greedy theme (720p interface resolution recommended on pi4
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ Retro Switch
Author: Dwayne Hurst adapted by Butch Games
- ⚠️ Missing some systems but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- ⚠️ Slight bug displaying system logo on game list
- Options: Theme color, icons
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ Unifiedspin
Author: Butch Games inspired by Unified themes
- ⚠️ Missing some systems but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- ⚠️ Game list display bug
- Options: icons, system views, gamelist views, clips, regions
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox
¶ Uniflyered
Author: Dwayne Hurst adapted by Butch Games
- ⚠️ Missing some systems but usable
- ⚠️ Lacks all arcade virtual systems
- Options: icons, playlist, regions
| HDMI PI/PC/OXu4 | RGB Dual/JAMMA | Anbernic RG353 | GPICase | OGoA | OGoS | 16/9 | 4/3 | TATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❔ | ❔ | ✅ | ❔ | ❌ |
Presentation and download: Forum recalbox