Ruffle - General Guide
An open source Flash Player emulator.
Note:
Ruffle is a W.I.P emulator that is under heavy development.
Some games might not work at all or control right.
Ruffle Links:
Where to put the games?
Flash games should be put under the retrodeck/roms/flash/ directory.
What file formats are supported?
| File Format | Description |
|---|---|
| .swf | Shockwave Flash file |
Does Ruffle require BIOS or Firmware?
No
Folder structure
| Type | Folder | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| ROMs Folder | retrodeck/roms/flash/ |
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| Saves Folder | retrodeck/saves/flash/ |
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| Data Folder | ~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/data/ruffle/ |
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| Config Folder | ~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/config/ruffle/ |
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| Cache Folder | ~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/cache/ruffle/ |
Controls in Games
Most flash games were designed for mouse and/or keyboard controls, with each game having its own unique setup.
There's no one-size-fits-all solution for game inputs.
Some games might use the keyboard (WASD, arrow keys, numpad), the mouse, or a combination of these.
Suggestions on how to control games:
- Use a real keyboard and mouse.
- Use RetroDECK's Steam Input Layouts to emulate mouse input using a joystick.
- Use the built-in touchpads on controllers or devices like the DualSense, DualShock 4, Steam Deck and Steam Controller.
- Use the built-in touchscreens on devices like the Steam Deck.
- Summon built-in virtual keyboards in SteamOS or your Linux distribution with a button combo.
Can I use Ruffle to play Flash videos and not just games?
Yes, you can add Flash videos (.sfw files) to the retrodeck/roms/flash/ folder to play them.
You might want to organize videos and games into separate subfolders, but it's optional.
Example: