Where is the RetroArch system folder located in Steam on Linux
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Category: Emulators
Added: 20th of April 2025
Updated On: Tutorial updated and rechecked on 11th of December 2025
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I recently installed Retroarch in Steam on Linux. If you need to locate the system folder, it can be found at the following path. Remember to replace your_username with your own username
/home/username/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/RetroArch/system/
Installing Retroarch inside Steam generally requires less configuration than installing it as a standalone application in your Linux distribution.
Another advantage of using Retroarch inside Steam is controller configuration. When you launch Steam your controller is automatically configured. Your controller should then also work in Retroarch.
You may need to remap some of the buttons on your controller in the Retroarch settings menu, for example selecting a trigger button to close a game, or setting a trigger button for fast forward.
