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PC port · Nintendo 64 → PC

Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled (PC port)

A native PC version of Donkey Kong 64 made with N64: Recompiled and the RT64 renderer, for Windows, Mac and Linux, with high frame rates, intact N64 effects and instant loading. Needs your own ROM.

WorkingStatic recompilationNeeds your own copyv1.0.3Updated

You need your own copy of Donkey Kong 64. This port only runs with files from a copy you own; there is no download or play button here. No copy? These play in your browser right away, no files needed: BO1 Zombies (vel.gg), GTA 3 Online (quenq III Web), The Simpsons: Hit & Run WASM.

What you need

A ROM of your own Donkey Kong 64 cartridge (see the README for the supported version), plus a Windows, Mac or Linux computer with Direct3D 12, Vulkan 1.2 or Metal graphics.

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  1. Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled (PC port)This page

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    N64Recomp port with the RT64 renderer: widescreen, high frame rates, in-game menus and gyro aim. Not built from the DK64 decomp, though it uses its research. Needs your own copy.

    Runs on Windows, macOS (Apple silicon), Linux and Steam Deck (x64, ARM64, Flatpak)Needs files from a copy you own★ 5651.0.3 · Sep 30, 2026

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  2. Donkey Kong 64

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We link to each project's own page and host no game files. Version data from project pages, our daily checks and awesome-decomp-games (CC0).

Short answer

Donkey Kong 64 runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux (including Steam Deck) through Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled, a static recompilation made with N64: Recompiled and the RT64 renderer. It needs a ROM of your own cartridge. Latest release: 1.0.3, 30 September 2026.

This site is not affiliated with the project, Rare or Nintendo. We do not host any files and only link the project’s official pages.

What it is

Rare’s Donkey Kong 64 came out on the Nintendo 64 in 1999. It has been re-released on Nintendo Switch Online, but never on PC.

Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled “uses N64: Recompiled to statically recompile Donkey Kong 64 into a native port with many new features and enhancements” (DK64 Recompiled README). It uses the same technology as Zelda 64: Recompiled and Banjo: Recompiled. The README stresses: “This repository and its releases do not contain game assets. The original game is required to build or run this project.”

Current status

  • Status: Working. The repository started in June 2026.
  • Latest release: 1.0.3, 30 September 2026, for Windows, macOS (Apple silicon), Linux x64 and ARM64, and a Flatpak.

Features

From the README:

  • Plug and play with your ROM, no extraction step.
  • Fully intact N64 effects through RT64.
  • Easy menus for mouse, keyboard or controller.
  • High frame rate support.
  • Low input lag and instant load times.
  • Linux and Steam Deck support.

What you need

  • A ROM of your own Donkey Kong 64 cartridge. The README’s setup section says which version is supported.
  • A computer with a modern GPU: like other RT64 ports, it needs Direct3D 12, Vulkan 1.2 or Metal.

How setup works (overview)

  1. Download the build for your system from the releases page.
  2. Unpack it and start the program.
  3. Select your ROM in the main menu.
  4. Set graphics and controls in the in-game menu, then play.

FAQ

Is there a Donkey Kong 64 PC port?

Yes, unofficially. Donkey Kong 64 Recompiled uses N64 Recompiled to statically recompile the game into a native program for Windows, macOS and Linux, including Steam Deck. You need your own copy of the game.

Does Donkey Kong 64 Recompiled include the game?

No. The README states that the repository and its releases do not contain game assets and that the original game is required. We do not link any ROMs.

What features does it add?

Its README lists plug-and-play ROM loading, fully intact N64 effects through RT64, easy menus, high frame rate support, low input lag, instant load times, and Linux and Steam Deck support.

What is the latest version?

On 3 November 2026 it was 1.0.3, released on 30 September 2026, for Windows, macOS on Apple silicon, Linux x64 and ARM64, and a Flatpak.

Unofficial. This page is written by an independent directory. It is not made by, endorsed by or affiliated with Nintendo (developed by Rare) or Rainchus and contributors (Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled (PC port)'s author). We do not host any files, and we never link to game files, ROMs or ISOs.

Sources

This page was last updated on Nov 3, 2026. A date after a source is the day we read it. Versions and steps follow the official project; if they differ, the official source wins.

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