Most Nintendo Switch games run on Yuzu forks in 2026, with performance varying by title. This list shows which games are Playable, In-Game, Broken, or Not Tested across active community forks like Suyu, Citron, and Eden — updated regularly based on real testing, not official Yuzu (which shut down in 2024).
Your game list is ready. Your prod.keys are set. You hit launch, and nothing happens. That black screen moment has stopped millions of Yuzu users. The fix is simple: always check compatibility before you waste an hour on setup.
This Yuzu Compatibility List covers Nintendo Switch games tested on PC, Android, and Steam Deck in 2026. Every title is rated Playable, In-Game, or Broken based on real community testing across NSP and XCI formats. Vulkan gives the best results on most systems.
Active forks Eden, Citron, and Sudachi keep thousands of Switch titles running today, even though the original project ended. Every rating in this list reflects real-world testing your results may vary depending on hardware, drivers, and emulator version.
What Each Yuzu Compatibility Rating Means
Not every Nintendo Switch game runs the same way on Yuzu. This guide uses the same 7-tier rating system as the original Yuzu database, so you know exactly what to expect before launching any game.
PLAYABLE
Perfect Runs exactly as it would on a real Nintendo Switch. No glitches, no audio issues, No workarounds are needed. Great. Fully playable from start to finish. Minor visual glitches may appear but do not affect gameplay.
IN-GAME
Okay, playable but with visible bugs, frame drops, or audio issues. Switching to Vulkan or Lowering the resolution often helps. Bad. Technically runs, but with heavy glitches or Crashes make it difficult to play through.
BROKEN
Intro/Menu: Reaches the title screen but cannot progress further into gameplay. Won’t boot up immediately on launch. No workaround currently exists.
NOT TESTED
No community testing data available yet for this title. Quick tip: If your game shows “Okay” or “Bad,” switch your graphics API to Vulkan in Yuzu Settings to fix most performance issues on PC and Android.
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| Game ↕ | Genre ↕ | Status ↕ | Notes | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Action-Adventure | ✅ Perfect | Runs flawlessly at 60FPS with mods. No known issues. | PCAndroid |
| The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Action-Adventure | ✅ Perfect | Stable on high-end PCs. Minor frame drops in busy areas. 60FPS mod recommended. | PC |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Racing | ✅ Perfect | Runs perfectly. Stable 60FPS on most hardware. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Super Mario Odyssey | Platformer | ✅ Perfect | One of the best-running games on Yuzu. No major issues. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Hollow Knight | Metroidvania | ✅ Perfect | Perfectly emulated. Lightweight game runs on most hardware. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Cuphead | Action | ✅ Perfect | Flawless performance. No issues reported. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Stardew Valley | Simulation | ✅ Perfect | Runs flawlessly. Great option for Android users. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove | Platformer | ✅ Perfect | No issues. Stable on all platforms. | PCAndroid |
| Celeste | Platformer | ✅ Perfect | Lightweight game. Runs perfectly even on mid-range Android. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Undertale | RPG | ✅ Perfect | No issues reported. Runs on very low-end hardware. | PCAndroid |
| Animal Crossing: New Horizons | Life Sim | ✅ Perfect | Very stable. Occasional shader stutter on first load only. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Hades | Roguelike | ✅ Perfect | Runs perfectly. Excellent performance on PC and Android. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | Platformer | ✅ Perfect | Flawless. No issues on any platform. | PCAndroid |
| Super Mario 3D All-Stars | Platformer | ✅ Perfect | All three games run well. 64 and Sunshine are best. | PCSteam Deck |
| Luigi's Mansion 3 | Adventure | ✅ Perfect | Runs great on PC. Some crashes in later floors on older builds. | PCSteam Deck |
| Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | Puzzle | ✅ Perfect | Lightweight. Runs flawlessly. | PCAndroid |
| Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics | Party | ✅ Perfect | No issues. Stable performance. | PCAndroid |
| Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Platformer | ✅ Perfect | Runs smoothly on Vulkan. Excellent on mid-range and above. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Platformer | ✅ Perfect | Very stable. No issues reported. | PCAndroid |
| Yoshi's Crafted World | Platformer | ✅ Perfect | Runs at full speed on most hardware. | PCAndroid |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Violet | RPG | ✅ Great | Playable but lower FPS in open world. Vulkan recommended. | PCSteam Deck |
| Pokémon Sword and Shield | RPG | ✅ Great | Runs well. Minor texture pop-in only. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Action RPG | ✅ Great | Very playable. Some shader stutter on first boot. | PCSteam Deck |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | RPG | ✅ Great | Stable. Minor visual glitches only. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Metroid Dread | Action | ✅ Great | Runs well on PC. Occasional crashes in specific rooms — use Vulkan. | PCSteam Deck |
| Metroid Prime Remastered | Action | ✅ Great | Mostly stable. Minor graphical issues in some areas. | PCSteam Deck |
| Splatoon 3 | Shooter | ✅ Great | Offline modes work great. Online not supported. | PCSteam Deck |
| Splatoon 2 | Shooter | ✅ Great | Offline playable. Online not supported. | PCSteam Deck |
| Fire Emblem: Three Houses | Strategy RPG | ✅ Great | Very stable on PC. Recommended with Vulkan. | PCSteam Deck |
| Fire Emblem Engage | Strategy RPG | ✅ Great | Runs well. Minor shader stutter at start. | PCSteam Deck |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Fighting | ✅ Great | Online not supported. Offline fights run smoothly. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity | Action | ✅ Great | Some FPS drops in large battles. Otherwise solid. | PCSteam Deck |
| Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition | Action | ✅ Great | Good performance. Minor stutters in heavy scenes. | PCSteam Deck |
| New Pokémon Snap | Action | ✅ Great | Very stable. Vulkan gives smooth performance. | PCAndroid |
| Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | Platformer | ✅ Great | Runs well. Minor audio glitches in some levels. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle | Strategy | ✅ Great | Stable. Runs well at full speed on most hardware. | PCSteam Deck |
| Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope | Strategy | ✅ Great | Good performance. Some shader stutter at start. | PCSteam Deck |
| Pikmin 3 Deluxe | Strategy | ✅ Great | Runs smoothly. No major issues. | PCSteam Deck |
| Pikmin 4 | Strategy | ✅ Great | Fully playable. Minor graphical glitches only. | PCSteam Deck |
| Astral Chain | Action | ✅ Great | Good performance. Vulkan recommended. | PCSteam Deck |
| Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition | JRPG | ✅ Great | Mostly stable. Some areas cause frame drops. | PCSteam Deck |
| Xenoblade Chronicles 2 | JRPG | ✅ Great | Playable. Shader compilation causes stutters early on. | PCSteam Deck |
| Dragon Quest XI S | JRPG | ✅ Great | Stable performance throughout. Minor visual glitches. | PCSteam Deck |
| Persona 5 Royal | JRPG | ✅ Great | Very stable. Runs well on mid-range hardware. | PCSteam Deck |
| Persona 4 Golden | JRPG | ✅ Great | Smooth performance. No major issues reported. | PCSteam Deck |
| Persona 3 Portable | JRPG | ✅ Great | Stable and smooth on most hardware. | PCSteam Deck |
| Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch | JRPG | ✅ Great | Runs well. Minor texture issues in cutscenes. | PCSteam Deck |
| Octopath Traveler | RPG | ✅ Great | Very stable. No major issues on PC. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Octopath Traveler II | RPG | ✅ Great | Good performance. Occasional shader stutter. | PCSteam Deck |
| Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition | JRPG | ✅ Great | Stable. Runs well on most hardware. | PCSteam Deck |
| Bravely Default II | RPG | ✅ Great | Mostly stable. Some graphical glitches in cutscenes. | PCSteam Deck |
| Monster Hunter Rise | Action RPG | ✅ Great | Very stable. Runs well on mid-range and above. | PCSteam Deck |
| Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate | Action RPG | ✅ Great | Good performance. No major issues. | PCSteam Deck |
| Minecraft | Sandbox | ✅ Great | Runs well. Occasional memory issues on large worlds. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Overcooked! All You Can Eat | Party | ✅ Great | Stable. Fun co-op works in local mode. | PCAndroid |
| Among Us | Party | ✅ Great | Runs fine. Online servers may have issues. | PCAndroid |
| Ori and the Will of the Wisps | Platformer | ✅ Great | Beautiful game runs smoothly. Minor shader stutter. | PCSteam Deck |
| Okami HD | Action-Adventure | ✅ Great | Stable throughout. No major issues. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy | Platformer | ✅ Great | Runs well. Minor stutters during level loads. | PCSteam Deck |
| Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled | Racing | ✅ Great | Good performance. Online not supported. | PCSteam Deck |
| Spyro Reignited Trilogy | Platformer | ✅ Great | Runs well on PC. Some texture glitches. | PCSteam Deck |
| DOOM (2016) | FPS | ✅ Great | Runs very well. Vulkan recommended. | PCSteam Deck |
| DOOM Eternal | FPS | ✅ Great | Playable on high-end PCs. Performance-heavy. | PCSteam Deck |
| Wolfenstein: Youngblood | FPS | ✅ Great | Mostly stable. Some graphical issues. | PCSteam Deck |
| Mortal Kombat 11 | Fighting | ✅ Great | Runs well. Online not supported. | PCSteam Deck |
| Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection | Fighting | ✅ Great | Stable. Works well offline. | PCAndroid |
| Dragon Ball FighterZ | Fighting | ✅ Great | Good performance offline. Online not supported. | PCSteam Deck |
| Xenoblade Chronicles 3 | JRPG | ⚠️ Okay | Frequently crashes. Heavy GPU load. High-end PC recommended. | PC |
| Bayonetta 3 | Action | ⚠️ Okay | Graphical issues present. Playable but buggy in some areas. | PC |
| Bayonetta 2 | Action | ⚠️ Okay | Playable with some graphical glitches. Vulkan helps. | PCSteam Deck |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Action RPG | ⚠️ Okay | Unstable FPS. Heavy game — demanding on hardware. | PC |
| Dying Light | Action | ⚠️ Okay | Playable but expect frame drops. Needs strong GPU. | PC |
| Dark Souls: Remastered | Action RPG | ⚠️ Okay | Runs but with graphical glitches and occasional crashes. | PCSteam Deck |
| Tales of Symphonia Remastered | JRPG | ⚠️ Okay | Playable with some audio and visual bugs. | PC |
| Diablo III: Eternal Collection | Action RPG | ⚠️ Okay | Playable. Online not supported. Some stutters. | PCSteam Deck |
| Fortnite | Battle Royale | ⚠️ Okay | Launches but online servers reject emulator connections. | PC |
| Pokémon Unite | MOBA | ⚠️ Okay | Launches but online gameplay is not supported. | PC |
| Saints Row: The Third | Action | ⚠️ Okay | Playable with graphical issues in open world areas. | PC |
| Outlast Trials | Horror | ⚠️ Okay | Runs but with heavy stuttering. Online mode not supported. | PC |
| Star Wars: Jedi Knight II | Action | ⚠️ Okay | Mostly playable with some graphical glitches. | PC |
| Pac-Man 99 | Puzzle | ⚠️ Okay | Offline mode works. Online mode disconnects immediately. | PC |
| Disco Elysium | RPG | ⚠️ Okay | Runs with occasional freezes. Save frequently. | PCSteam Deck |
| Outer Wilds | Adventure | ⚠️ Okay | Playable with FPS drops in certain areas. | PCSteam Deck |
| Resident Evil Revelations | Survival Horror | ⚠️ Okay | Runs with some graphical glitches and audio issues. | PC |
| Resident Evil Revelations 2 | Survival Horror | ⚠️ Okay | Playable. Minor stuttering and texture pop-in. | PC |
| FIFA 21 Legacy Edition | Sports | ⚠️ Okay | Offline modes work. Online disconnects. Some graphical issues. | PC |
| NBA 2K21 | Sports | ⚠️ Okay | Playable offline. Online not working. | PC |
| Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 | Sports | ⚠️ Okay | Runs with minor graphical issues. Offline only. | PC |
| Overwatch: Legendary Edition | Shooter | ⚠️ Okay | Launches but online servers do not allow emulator connections. | PC |
| Neon Abyss | Roguelike | ⚠️ Okay | Playable with some audio glitches. | PCAndroid |
| Spiritfarer | Simulation | ⚠️ Okay | Runs with occasional freezes. Otherwise enjoyable. | PCSteam Deck |
| Night in the Woods | Adventure | ⚠️ Okay | Playable with some audio sync issues. | PC |
| Oxenfree | Adventure | ⚠️ Okay | Runs but with minor dialogue sync issues. | PC |
| Rune Factory 4 Special | RPG | ⚠️ Okay | Playable but crashes during certain story events. | PC |
| Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town | Simulation | ⚠️ Okay | Runs with FPS drops in heavy areas. | PC |
| Harvestella | Simulation RPG | ⚠️ Okay | Playable with graphical glitches in some cutscenes. | PC |
| Sniper Elite 4 | Action | ⚠️ Okay | Runs but online and co-op not supported. | PC |
| Bioshock: The Collection | FPS | ⚠️ Okay | Runs with graphical glitches. Performance varies by game in the collection. | PC |
| Pokémon Snap (N64) | Action | ❌ Bad | Heavy graphical corruption. Not recommended currently. | PC |
| Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 | Action RPG | ❌ Bad | Crashes frequently. Graphical corruption in combat. | PC |
| Pokémon GO (NSP) | AR | ❌ Bad | Does not connect to Pokémon GO servers. Location services fail. | PC |
| Just Dance 2023 | Rhythm | ❌ Bad | Camera input not recognized. Core mechanics broken. | PC |
| Ring Fit Adventure | Fitness | ❌ Bad | Requires Ring-Con peripheral. Not emulatable. | PC |
| 1-2-Switch | Party | ❌ Bad | Requires Joy-Con sensors. Core experience broken on emulator. | PC |
| Nintendo Switch Sports | Sports | ❌ Bad | Motion controls required. Not functional on emulator. | PC |
| Labo Toy-Con Series | Educational | ❌ Bad | Requires Labo cardboard hardware. Cannot work on emulator. | PC |
| Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass | Shooter | ❌ Bad | DLC requires active Nintendo Online. Cannot authenticate. | PC |
| Ninjala | Action | ❌ Bad | Online-only game. Servers reject emulator connections. | PC |
| Fall Guys | Party | ❌ Bad | Online-only. Servers do not allow emulator access. | PC |
| Knockout City | Sports | ❌ Bad | Online-only game. Not playable on emulator. | PC |
| Rumbleverse | Battle Royale | ❌ Bad | Online-only. Servers shut down. Not playable. | PC |
| Pokémon Home | Utility | 💀 Broken | Requires Nintendo online account. Cannot boot past login. | PC |
| NSO Expansion Pack (N64 games) | Service | 💀 Broken | Requires active Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Won't boot. | PC |
| Nintendo Switch Online App | Utility | 💀 Broken | Requires Nintendo servers. Cannot authenticate. Won't boot. | PC |
| Shovel Knight: King of Cards | Platformer | ✅ Perfect | Stable. No issues. | PCAndroid |
| Deltarune | RPG | ✅ Perfect | Lightweight. Runs flawlessly on all platforms. | PCAndroid |
| Spelunky 2 | Roguelike | ✅ Perfect | Runs great. No issues reported. | PCAndroid |
| Enter the Gungeon | Roguelike | ✅ Perfect | Perfect performance. Great for Android too. | PCAndroid |
| Dead Cells | Roguelike | ✅ Perfect | Flawless. Excellent on Android Snapdragon devices. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Terraria | Sandbox | ✅ Perfect | Runs perfectly. Lightweight game. | PCAndroidSteam Deck |
| Golf Story | Sports RPG | ✅ Perfect | No issues. Runs on minimal hardware. | PCAndroid |
| Untitled Goose Game | Puzzle | ✅ Perfect | Perfectly stable. Great for Android. | PCAndroid |
| Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime | Co-op | ✅ Perfect | No issues. Stable co-op via local. | PCAndroid |
| A Hat in Time | Platformer | ✅ Perfect | Smooth performance. No known issues. | PCSteam Deck |
| Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed DLC | JRPG | ✅ Great | DLC works with base game. Some performance dips. | PC |
| Burnout Paradise Remastered | Racing | ✅ Great | Solid performance. Online not supported. | PCSteam Deck |
| Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered | Racing | ✅ Great | Good performance. Online not supported. | PCSteam Deck |
| Grid Autosport | Racing | ✅ Great | Stable. Online not supported. | PCSteam Deck |
| Hotline Miami Collection | Action | ✅ Great | Both games run well. No major issues. | PCAndroid |
| Katana ZERO | Action | ✅ Great | Smooth performance. No known issues. | PCAndroid |
| Blasphemous | Metroidvania | ✅ Great | Runs well. Minor audio sync issues occasionally. | PCSteam Deck |
| Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night | Metroidvania | ✅ Great | Good performance. Minor graphical glitches. | PCSteam Deck |
| Axiom Verge | Metroidvania | ✅ Great | Stable. No major issues. | PCAndroid |
| SteamWorld Dig 2 | Platformer | ✅ Great | Runs flawlessly. Lightweight and stable. | PCAndroid |
| SteamWorld Heist | Strategy | ✅ Great | No issues. Runs on minimal hardware. | PCAndroid |
| Wargroove | Strategy | ✅ Great | Stable. Online not supported but local works. | PCAndroid |
| Into the Breach | Strategy | ✅ Great | Lightweight. Runs perfectly on all hardware. | PCAndroid |
| Civilization VI | Strategy | ✅ Great | Runs well. Long matches may cause slowdowns. | PCSteam Deck |
| Divinity: Original Sin 2 | RPG | ✅ Great | Good performance. Some framerate dips in large areas. | PCSteam Deck |
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Action RPG | ✅ Great | Mostly stable. Minor texture and shadow issues. | PCSteam Deck |
| L.A. Noire | Action | ✅ Great | Runs well. Minor graphical glitches in cutscenes. | PCSteam Deck |
| South Park: The Fractured But Whole | RPG | ✅ Great | Stable. Very playable throughout. | PCSteam Deck |
| Borderlands Legendary Collection | FPS | ✅ Great | All three games run well. Online not supported. | PCSteam Deck |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX | RPG | ⚠️ Okay | Playable but crashes reported in later dungeons. | PC |
| Kirby Star Allies | Platformer | ⚠️ Okay | Playable with some graphical issues in multiplayer mode. | PC |
| Super Mario Party | Party | ⚠️ Okay | Mini-games that require Joy-Con motion do not work properly. | PC |
| Mario Party Superstars | Party | ⚠️ Okay | Most boards playable. Some mini-games broken. | PC |
| Puyo Puyo Tetris | Puzzle | ⚠️ Okay | Offline modes work. Online not supported. | PCAndroid |
| Tetris 99 | Puzzle | ⚠️ Okay | Battle royale mode needs Nintendo Online. CPU mode works. | PC |
| Two Point Hospital | Simulation | ⚠️ Okay | Runs but performance drops in large hospitals. | PC |
| My Time at Portia | Simulation RPG | ⚠️ Okay | Playable but framerate issues in town areas. | PC |
| Mortal Kombat 1 | Fighting | ⚠️ Okay | Community reports suggest it runs with tweaked settings. Online not supported. Not yet independently tested by our team. | PC |
| EA Sports FC 24 | Sports | ❌ Bad | Widely reported to hang on the loading screen for many users. Not yet independently tested by our team. | PC |
Does Yuzu Still Work in 2026?
Yes, active community forks like Eden, Citron, and Suyu keep Yuzu's engine running in 2026, even though the original app shut down in March 2024.
Yes, but not through the original Yuzu app. The original Yuzu shut down in March 2024. What most users do not know is that Switch Emulation 2026 is actually more active than ever because the community forked the source code before the shutdown happened.
These forks share Yuzu’s core engine, which means Nintendo Switch games run the same way across all of them on PC, Android, and Steam Deck. Every rating you see in this Yuzu compatibility list applies to these forks equally.
Which Yuzu Fork Should You Use in 2026?
Eden is the best all-round choice for most users in 2026, with Citron as the top pick for performance.
- Eden: Best choice for most users. Most actively updated fork in 2026 with strong Discord and GitHub community support.
- Citron: Best for performance. The community reports better frame rates on mid-range hardware compared to other forks. See our Yuzu vs Citron comparison for details.
- Sudachi: Best for low-end hardware. Lightweight and stable on older PCs and budget Android devices.
- Suyu: maintained but with less frequent updates. Good fallback option.
One important note: Broken and bad-rated games in this Yuzu-compatible games list remain the same across all forks; the core limitations have not changed regardless of which fork you use on PC, Android, or Steam Deck.
Supported File Formats for Yuzu-Compatible Games
NSP and XCI are both fully supported, NSP is more common, XCI works only on PC and Steam Deck.
Before you check any game in this Yuzu compatibility list, make sure your game file is in the right format. Wrong format is one of the most common reasons games fail to load, even when they are listed as perfect or great.
NSP Nintendo Submission Package:
The most common format for Nintendo Switch games. NSP files are digital dumps of Switch game cartridges or eShop titles. Most games in this Yuzu-compatible games list are tested using the NSP format.
Works with: PC, Android, Steam Deck. Requires: prod.keys + firmware
XCI NX Card Image:
XCI is a cartridge dump format. Some users prefer XCI because it preserves the full cartridge data, including update partitions. Both NSP and XCI work on Yuzu forks in 2026.
Works with: PC, Steam Deck. Requires: prod.keys + firmware
NCA Nintendo Content Archive:
Raw format used internally by Nintendo Switch. Not recommended for direct use, Yuzu handles NCA files automatically when they are inside NSP or XCI packages.
Which Format Should You Use?
Use NSP if you have a choice, it's the safest, most compatible format across all platforms.
Which Format Should You Use?
NSP is the safest and most compatible choice for most users. If your game came as XCI, it will work just as well, no conversion needed.
Important: Always dump your own games legally from a Nintendo Switch you own. See our Yuzu Legal Guide for details.
Device Compatibility: What Hardware Runs Yuzu Best?
PC gives the best performance, followed by Steam Deck, with Android performance depending heavily on your specific chipset.
Not every device runs every game the same way. A game rated Great on a high-end PC may drop to Okay on a mid-range Android phone. Here is exactly what to expect on each platform.
PC Windows and Linux
Most games in this Yuzu compatibility list run best on PC. Windows 10/11 and major Linux distributions all work with Yuzu forks in 2026.
Minimum specs for most playable games:
- CPU: Intel Core i5 8th gen or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580
- RAM: 8GB
- API: Vulkan recommended over OpenGL
Recommended for demanding games like Xenoblade 3 or Tears of the Kingdom:
- CPU: Intel Core i7 10th gen or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6600
- RAM: 16GB
- API: Vulkan
Android
Android compatibility varies significantly by device. Snapdragon processors perform best; MediaTek and Exynos have limited support.
Minimum for basic playable games:
- Processor: Snapdragon 855
- GPU: Adreno 640
- RAM: 6GB
- OS: Android 10+
Recommended for demanding titles:
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or newer
- GPU: Adreno 730
- RAM: 8GB+
- OS: Android 12+
Community tip: Install Turnip GPU drivers on supported Snapdragon devices for better performance. See our Android installation guide for steps.
Steam Deck
Steam Deck runs Yuzu forks through SteamOS, a Linux-based system. Most perfect and highly rated games in this list run well on the Steam Deck. EmuDeck is the easiest setup method reported by the community.
Best Steam Deck settings:
- API: Vulkan
- Resolution: 0.75x or 1x
- Docked Mode: Off
- TDP Limit: 10-12W for battery saving
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Yuzu compatibility list still accurate in 2026?
Yes. The ratings in this list are based on community testing across Yuzu forks including Eden and Citron, the most actively maintained builds in 2026. Results may vary by hardware and emulator version.
Which Nintendo Switch games run best on Yuzu?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, Zelda Breath of the Wild, Animal Crossing New Horizons and Hollow Knight are among the best performing games. All run at Perfect status on PC and most Android devices.
Does Yuzu compatibility differ between PC and Android?
Yes. Games rated Perfect on PC may drop to Okay or Bad on Android, especially demanding titles like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 or Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and above handles most Great-rated games on Android.
Why does my game show as Broken on Yuzu?
Broken games either crash immediately or cannot progress past the title screen. Common causes are missing prod.keys, outdated firmware, or the game relying on Nintendo Online features that Yuzu cannot replicate.
Do Yuzu forks like Eden and Citron use the same compatibility list?
Yes. Eden, Citron, Sudachi and Suyu all share Yuzu’s core engine. A game rated Perfect or Broken on Yuzu will behave the same way on any of these forks.
Can I play online multiplayer games on Yuzu?
Nintendo Online multiplayer is not supported on any Yuzu fork. However, local LAN multiplayer works using VPN tools like Radmin VPN for games like Mario Kart 8 and Smash Bros Ultimate.
What file format do Yuzu compatible games use?
NSP and XCI are the two supported formats. NSP is the most common and works on PC, Android and Steam Deck. XCI is a cartridge dump format and works equally well on PC and Steam Deck.
Does Yuzu work on Steam Deck?
Yes. Yuzu forks run on Steam Deck through SteamOS. EmuDeck is the easiest installation method and handles all configuration automatically.
Final Thoughts
This Yuzu compatibility list will keep you from wasting time on games that simply do not run. Check the status before you launch, it saves hours of troubleshooting. If you are setting up for the first time, start with Eden or Citron and a Perfect-rated game like Mario Kart 8 or Super Mario Odyssey. Once everything is working, move to more demanding titles.
Need help with setup? Check our step-by-step guides:
