C64 Forever

10.4.0 Retro gaming emulator for Windows

Tina de Pierre

Review: Relive the '80s on your Windows machine with this classic PC emulator.

Freeware c64 emulation software download, reviewed by Tina de Pierre
Powerful Commodore console emulator packed with an abundance of different systems - Screenshot of C64 Forever
Packed with an impressive collection of games and systems - Screenshot of C64 Forever
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C64 Forever screenshot
C64 Forever screenshot
C64 Forever screenshot
C64 Forever screenshot
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Commodore 64 emulation software that allows you play virtually any C64 program with a number of ROMs included for free.

With C64 Forever, you will now be able to replay some of the great titles of the past and use the applications of the time. It includes a number of free games applications.

The free edition

This Express Edition, limited in functions (runs only in windowed mode), brings back the charm of the games of yesteryear.

To use C64 Forever there is no need to type commands or spend hours reading documentation. With a couple of clicks you can enjoy classics. However, such simplicity takes away from the charm.

C64 Forever is made with great care. The contents are divided into five tabs: games, demos, applications, historical videos and an image gallery. For each element, C64 Forever has a brief description and any accompanying links. Then just press the play button to start the game or the chosen application, and emulate it.

Some of the games included: Warm Up, Kung-Fu II, Tie Break, Space Invaders, Pac-Mania and other historic Commodore 64 titles.

To sum it up

The emulator is really easy to use and isn't too complicated for the less experienced players who want to relive the emotions of the best games of the 8-bit era.

Features of C64 Forever

  • Collection: Easy-to-use library of C64 games and applications.
  • Disk Tool: Create, edit and format virtual C64 disks.
  • Emulation: Accurate C64 emulation with support for over 5,000 games.
  • Expansion: Support for third-party add-ons and expansions.
  • Games: Thousands of classic C64 titles, including demos and other programs.
  • Graphics: View, capture and convert classic C64 graphics.
  • Interface: Customizable graphical user interface.
  • Joystick: Emulated joystick and keyboard support.
  • Launcher: Dedicated C64 game launcher with preview images.
  • Online: Built-in access to the C64 Forever Online services.
  • Packing: Built-in support for C64 file archives (D64, T64, etc.).
  • Recording: Recording of audio, video and screenshots.
  • SID Music: Playback and recording of SID music files.
  • Updates: Automated updates for new game versions and features.

Compatibility and License

Is C64 Forever free?

C64 Forever is a restricted version of commercial software, often called freemium which requires you to pay a license fee to unlock additional features which are not accessible with the free version. Download and installation of this software is free, however other similar programs are available from console emulators which may have what you need. 10.4.0 is the latest version last time we checked.

What version of Windows can C64 Forever run on?

C64 Forever can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.


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C64 Forever has been picked by our editors as good software.
C64 Forever has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested C64 Forever 10.4.0 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.