Ikemen GO supports MUGEN-compatible content through an open source engine for customizable fighting games.

github.com/ikemen-engine/Ikemen-GO
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About Ikemen Go

Ikemen GO is a fighting game engine written in Go that runs resources from the M.U.G.E.N engine, including characters, stages and other custom content. It aims for compatibility with M.U.G.E.N version 1.1 Beta while adding new features, but does not copy bugs or quirks.

Ready-to-use builds are provided for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, each with minimum OS and GPU requirements. Current releases do not support Windows 7/8, 32-bit Windows, Intel macOS builds, or iOS simulators.

Key features

  • Runs M.U.G.E.N-compatible characters, stages, fonts and resources
  • Aims for compatibility with M.U.G.E.N 1.1 Beta
  • Provides stable, release-candidate and nightly builds
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
  • Uses community forum instructions for creating custom resources
  • Requires GPU with OpenGL 3.3, OpenGL ES 3.2 or Vulkan
Best for: People who want to use M.U.G.E.N-compatible characters and stages on supported desktop and mobile operating systems.
Good for
  • Engine source is under the MIT License.
  • Aims for compatibility with M.U.G.E.N 1.1 Beta while adding new features.
  • Provides ready-to-use builds for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
Watch out for
  • Requires a GPU supporting OpenGL 3.3, OpenGL ES 3.2 or Vulkan.
  • Current builds do not support Windows 7/8, 32-bit Windows or Intel macOS.
  • Nightly builds may be less stable than stable releases.

Ikemen Go at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Ikemen Go FAQ

What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 13 Ventura on Apple Silicon, Linux x86-64 with glibc 2.35+, Android 13 arm64, and iOS 17 on an arm64 device, plus a GPU with OpenGL 3.3, OpenGL ES 3.2 or Vulkan.
How is Ikemen GO installed on iOS?
Sideload the iOS IPA with AltStore, SideStore or Sideloadly; apps signed with free Apple IDs require refreshing every 7 days.
Does it behave exactly like M.U.G.E.N?
No. It aims for compatibility with version 1.1 Beta but may differ intentionally to avoid preserving bugs, quirks or unnecessary limits.
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