Vertex: Retro Game Emulator

Name: Vertex: Retro Game Emulator
Rating: 4.00 (329 reviews)
Author: EgAlpha

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Emulator for playing classic 32-bit console games on Android

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Total installs: 132,931
Installs / day: +28
Rating: 4.0★
Released: 2 Feb 2026
Last update: 10 Aug 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties Device or other IDs
Collects data App info and performance and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

12 in 4 groups

3 Sensitive2 Notable7 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Record sound using your phone's microphone
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive1

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive1

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO

OtherNotable9

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Read the TV channel list and program guide on your TV deviceread TV channel/program information · com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA
Add or change TV channel and program guide informationwrite TV channel/program information · com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Vertex Emulator allows you to play classic 32-bit console games on your Android device using your own legally owned game files. The app is designed to provide stable emulation and useful features across a wide range of Android devices, from entry-level phones to high-end models. 🎮 Core Features Performance & Compatibility - Optimized emulation engine for stable gameplay - Designed to run on a wide range of Android devices Graphics Options - Resolution upscaling for modern screens - Optional visual filters such as CRT effects and scanlines - Immersive display mode with adaptive background colors Controls - Customizable on-screen touch controls - Support for external controllers, including Bluetooth and USB gamepads and keyboards Gameplay Tools - Save states to save and load progress at any time - Fast forward option for skipping repetitive sections - Automatic scanning and organization of game files Supported File Formats - .bin, .cue, .iso, .img, .pbp, .z ⚖️ Legal Notice - Vertex Emulator does not include games, ROMs, or BIOS files. - Users must provide their own legally obtained game files - This app is intended for playing backup copies of games you own - Vertex Emulator is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed, or licensed by any console manufacturer or game publisher - All trademarks belong to their respective owners

What's new

✨ Big stability update! • Fixed the most common crashes when opening or switching between games • Back gesture now opens the game menu instead of quitting — no more lost progress from accidental swipes! • Fixed freezes during gameplay on some devices • Fixed a crash in the controller setup screen • Fixed "choose games folder" button not responding on some devices • Smoother and more reliable gameplay overall

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