PS5 emulators for PC: compare the source evidence
Four open-source projects are attempting to run PlayStation 5 games on PC. This page tracks each one against its primary GitHub sources: verified repositories, latest releases, latest default-branch commits, commit activity and implementation approach. We do not distribute any emulator binaries.
Repository and release comparison
| Project | Verified repository | Latest release | Latest main commit | Approach | Commits, last 4 weeks | Decision point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyty / KytyPS5 | InoriRus/Kyty and KytyPS5/KytyPS5 | Original: v0.2.0 / 2022-08-18 13:49:12 Fork: KytyPS5-2026-10-13-9e41d83 / 2026-10-13 21:52:01 |
Original: 4733b7e / 2022-10-03 (dormant since 2024-05) Fork: 9e41d83 / 2026-10-13 21:33:50 |
Translation layer | ~540 (fork); 0 (original) | Two distinct projects share one name. Choose the intended repository; do not combine their release histories. |
| SharpEmu | sharpemu/sharpemu | v0.0.5-nexus-release.2 / 2026-10-08 22:58:53 | 3172d7c / 2026-10-15 01:43:29 | Runtime / emulation | Very active | Windows x64 focus. Pre-0.1 releases; treat every build as experimental. |
| PCSX5 (source project) | Abhishekrazy/pcsx5 | v0.1.2 / 2026-09-06 18:03:19 | f1244ff / 2026-09-08 14:37:29 | Emulator (early) | Slow | No relationship with pcsx5.org was confirmed. That website's claims cannot be transferred to this source project. |
| AnyPS5 | boykopovar/AnyPS5 | v0.1.2 / 2026-10-14 08:56:00 | 760ffa6 / 2026-10-15 02:07:42 | Executable porting tool | Very active | Ports individual PS5 executables rather than emulating the console as a whole; scope differs from the rows above. |
For per-project detail, version timelines and identity notes, see Kyty / KytyPS5, SharpEmu, PCSX5 and AnyPS5.
Compatibility evidence: a release-note checkpoint
We have not run first-party game tests. "Not reported" means the source did not provide that value; it must not be read as zero.
| Game | Project / build | Verified statement | FPS / hardware | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreaming Sarah | AnyPS5 v0.1.2 | Fixed startup blocking (unwind / debug-raise) so the flow can continue. Gameplay is not established by that entry. | Not reported | v0.1.2 release notes |
Linked developer reports: additional context
| Game | Developer-reported result | Limitation | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTRO's PLAYROOM | Rendering changes resolved incomplete graphics and black blocks. | Developers reported performance strain. Full playability and FPS were not verified. | SharpEmu release notes + merged PR #1030 |
| Demon Slayer 2 | Black screen persists after entering the in-game state. | Rendering defects unresolved in that report. Full playability and FPS were not verified. | SharpEmu release notes + merged PR #1069 |
A project absent from a game row has an evidence gap, not a proven incompatibility. Coverage is thin because the field itself is young — see the full compatibility log for per-game status, and the requirements page before you try anything.
Why no download buttons
SimTrack is an independent tracking site. We link only to the primary GitHub repositories above and never host or mirror installers, firmware, BIOS images or game files. A download that merely looks like one of these projects proves nothing about its origin — verify the repository identity yourself before running any executable, and prefer release assets published on the verified repositories linked in the table.
FAQ
Which PS5 emulator is the most advanced right now?
Based on public commit activity and release cadence as of October 2026, KytyPS5 and SharpEmu are the most active projects, while AnyPS5 works differently (porting executables rather than emulating the console). We do not rank projects because there is not yet enough verified first-party evidence.
Is there a PS5 emulator that runs all games?
No. Every project covers a small subset of titles, often only to the point of rendering or booting. Treat any claim of full-library compatibility as a red flag.
Are PS5 emulators legal?
Emulation itself is legal in the United States; distributing copyrighted game files, firmware or BIOS images is not. This site discusses publicly available open-source projects and hosts no copyrighted material. See our editorial standards.