Gopher64 netplay on Android

Gopher64 for Android has the same built-in P2P netplay and the same lobby as the PC version. The Gopher64 server only handles the lobby and NAT traversal, so no port forwarding is needed. Up to 4 players, delay-based (no rollback). The Android port is new (first released May 2026), and the developer is still improving device compatibility.

Requirements

• Android 13 or newer and a fairly powerful device. Adreno 6xx GPUs are not supported.
• Everyone on the latest Gopher64 release (your version is sent to the lobby).
• The exact same ROM file for every player (the ROM is hashed).
• A Bluetooth or USB controller is recommended. A touch controller exists since v1.1.38.

Install

1. Install Gopher64 from Google Play, or download gopher64-android.apk from the latest release.
2. Set up your controller in Controller Config and test the game in Local Game first.

Host a session

1. Open Netplay > Create Session.
2. Enter a session name, an optional password and your player name, then tap Select ROM.
3. Tap Create Session and share the session name (and password).
4. In the waiting room, pick a Local Input Delay (a recommended value is shown).
5. When the button changes from Waiting for P2P mesh to Start Game, tap it.

Join a session

1. Open Netplay > Join Session.
2. Enter your player name (and password, if any), tap Select ROM and pick the same ROM.
3. Tap Refresh Session List, tap the session, then Join Session.
4. Wait until player 1 starts the game.

Player 1's save files, cheats and settings are copied to everyone.

Troubleshooting

• Freezes or stutter: the input delay is too low. Player 1 sets it in the waiting room (or with Alt+[ / Alt+] on a keyboard). Only player 1 can change it.
• Choppy for everyone: a device can't keep full speed. Lower the upscaling, close background apps, keep the phone cool and plugged in.
• Still connecting to netplay peers...: NAT traversal is still running, so wait. Gopher64 falls back to a TURN relay if needed.
• Can't see or join a session: check that everyone has the same Gopher64 version and ROM.
• Help: #netplay on Discord and the official netplay guide.