The Best Shaders for an Authentic Retro Look (2026 Edition)
Shaders define the “feel” of retro gaming. These are the best choices for different styles.
1. CRT Royale
Deep scanlines and mask simulation which are perfect for:
- SNES
- Genesis
- Arcade
- 2D pixel art
2. Zfast CRT
Low workload → great on Steam Deck and low-end PCs.
3. GDV (Guest DrVenom)
Highly configurable for 240p systems.
4. LCD Grid Shader
Ideal for:
5. NTSC Shader
Simulates analog blending, which is ideal for NES and Genesis.
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