Fan-Made PC Port Brings Super Mario All-Stars to Desktop
Darhkfox has released a free, unofficial PC version of the 1993 SNES compilation, distributed through GitHub.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Gaming
Darhkfox released a free fan-made PC port of Super Mario All-Stars on GitHub, with the first public version arriving on November 5. The port is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo and does not include any Nintendo game files.
Why it matters
The release lets players run the classic four-game compilation on PC, Steam Deck, Linux, and Android without the original hardware. Because it depends on a user-supplied ROM, the project sits in a legal gray area that other fan-driven preservation efforts have also faced.
The port adds 82 achievements across four supported games and supports 16:9, 16:10, and 21:9 aspect ratios. It currently sits at version 1.1.1, and its long-term availability on GitHub has not been confirmed.
The players
Darhkfox
The fan developer who created and released the unofficial PC port of Super Mario All-Stars on GitHub.
Nintendo
The Japanese video game company that originally published Super Mario All-Stars and owns the rights to the Super Mario franchise.
The details
Users extract the release archive, launch the executable on Windows, and select a North American Super Mario All-Stars ROM. The port uses a game-specific SNES runtime to add improvements beyond the original experience, and it runs on Steam Deck, Linux, and Android builds as well.
Timeline
1993: Super Mario All-Stars first launches on the Super Nintendo.
November 5: The first public version of the fan-made PC port arrives.
November 9: Coverage of the PC port is published.
Season Trajectory
Nintendo first re-released Super Mario All-Stars on the Wii for the series' 25th anniversary, making the compilation available on official modern hardware. Fan-made ports like this one extend access to newer platforms that Nintendo has not officially supported.
Players can run the four-game compilation on PC, Steam Deck, Linux, or Android, but they must supply their own North American ROM. The port is free to download, though its availability depends on the GitHub repository staying online.
The takeaway
Fan ports can keep older games playable on modern devices, but readers should weigh the legal status of using unofficial ROMs and the risk that the repository may disappear.
Further reading
Explore more gaming coverage for context on how fan projects are reshaping classic titles.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Game Rant.
