Search

How global search, developer search, and the developer game list work.

Global Search#

Cross-system search accessible from the bottom nav Search tab, the home page search bar, or the / keyboard shortcut.

How It Works#

• Type a query (results appear after a short debounce)
• Search matches against both ROM filenames and display names using word-level fuzzy matching
• Results are ranked with region preference bonuses and hack/translation penalties
• Near-instant results across 23K+ games

Filters#

All filters are persisted in the URL, so you can share or bookmark filtered searches:

Recent Searches#

Your last search queries are stored and displayed as quick-access chips on the search page.

Random Game#

A “Random Game” button picks a random ROM from the library and navigates to its detail page. System game lists use the same action scoped to the current system.

Developer Search#

When your search query matches a developer or manufacturer name, a “Games by Developer” block appears above the regular search results. This shows:

• The top-matched developer’s games in a horizontal scroll with box art
• Up to 2 additional matching developers as tappable links with game counts

Developer Game List#

Each developer has a dedicated page (/developer/:name) with:

• System filter chips across the top (all systems the developer has games on, with counts)
• Content filters – hide hacks, hide translations, hide betas, hide clones, multiplayer only, co-op only, genre filter, minimum rating, year range
• Infinite scroll with pagination
• Cross-system game list with system badges on each card