About Retroroms
Preserving Arcade History, One ROM at a Time
Retroroms is dedicated to the digital preservation of arcade games and the vibrant culture that surrounds them. Born from a passion for classic gaming, our mission is to ensure that the legendary titles, rare cabinets, and unique hardware that defined the arcade era are never lost to time.
Why Arcade Preservation Matters
Arcade games aren’t just software—they’re an essential part of our shared cultural history. From iconic cabinets lining the walls of smoky arcades in the 1980s and 90s to the rare prototypes that never made it past field testing, these games tell stories of creativity, innovation, and fun.
Unfortunately, as hardware ages and cabinets disappear, many of these games are at risk of being forgotten forever. Retroroms exists to rescue, archive, and celebrate these pieces of history, making them accessible to future generations of gamers, developers, and researchers.
What We Do
- Curated ROM Archives: We gather, verify, and catalogue arcade ROMs—focusing on accuracy, authenticity, and completeness.
- Documentation & Metadata: Retroroms provides rich context around each title: original release info, trivia, flyers, and technical notes.
- Community Collaboration: Our site thrives on community input. We welcome contributions, discussion, and corrections from anyone passionate about classic arcade gaming.
- Educational Purpose: All content is presented for the sake of preservation, research, and education.
Our Values
- Respect for Creators: We honor the work of the original developers, artists, and engineers who brought these games to life.
- Non-commercial & Community Driven: Retroroms is not a business—it’s a labor of love, built and maintained by volunteers for the global retro gaming community.
- Preservation First: Our goal is to ensure these games are available for study and appreciation—not to profit or encourage piracy.
Get Involved
If you share our passion for arcade preservation, you’re welcome to join our forums, contribute missing materials, or simply connect with fellow fans.
Together, we can make sure the sounds, sights, and spirit of the arcade live on.
Retroroms: Where Arcade History Lives.