PyroCade 0.2.0

PyroCade now runs on Linux, including SteamOS on the Steam Deck, and keeps itself up to date.

Downloads

System	File
Windows 10/11	PyroCade-Setup-0.2.0.exe
SteamOS (Steam Deck) / any distro	PyroCade-0.2.0-x86_64.AppImage
Ubuntu, Debian, Mint, Pop!_OS	pyrocade_0.2.0_amd64.deb
Fedora, Nobara, openSUSE	pyrocade-0.2.0.x86_64.rpm
Arch, Manjaro, EndeavourOS, CachyOS	pyrocade-0.2.0-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst

Install steps for each are in the README. The Windows installer isn't code-signed yet: if SmartScreen appears, click More info → Run anyway. On Ubuntu 24.04+, use the .deb (the AppImage needs --no-sandbox there).

New

• Linux builds: AppImage, .deb, .rpm and Arch package
• The emulator downloader installs the official Linux builds of all 11 emulators
• PyroCade checks for new releases on start and updates itself (Windows installer and Linux AppImage)

Fixes

• Emulators linked with "Use existing .exe…" can be installed/updated again and are no longer forgotten when settings are saved
• Settings never silently assign DuckStation to systems without an emulator
• A failed game launch no longer leaves PyroCade minimized; file names with $ launch correctly
• Settings are saved safely; a damaged settings file is backed up instead of overwritten
• Interrupted downloads clean up after themselves; faster Switch folder-dump scanning