3dSen reads classic NES ROMs and rebuilds them as playable voxel dioramas in real time. The physics and timing stay the same; only the perspective changes.
Most emulators keep the original view. 3dSen adds a third axis while leaving the game itself intact. Move your cursor across either image, or drag on touch, to compare the original view with 3dSen's 3D reconstruction.
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The original engine, physics and frame-by-frame timing stay intact.
3dSen rebuilds each scene in real time, adding volume, dynamic lighting and cast shadows.
Pan, tilt, zoom or switch to first-person to see each game from a new angle.
Play NES games as 3D voxel dioramas on Windows, macOS and Linux, with a free camera, rewind and save states.
Play through SteamVR on headsets including Quest 3, Pico 4 Ultra and Pimax Crystal Light, with motion controls.
Create a 3D profile for an unsupported game and share it with the community.
Sprites become volumetric blocks as the game runs, with no pre-conversion or baking.
Pan, orbit, zoom or switch to first-person while the game keeps running.
Works through SteamVR on Quest 3, Pico 4 Ultra, Pimax Crystal Light and more. Includes motion controls for Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! and light-gun support for Duck Hunt.
Save quickly or rewind a mistake without changing the original game.
Place each diorama in a fantasy skybox, a gradient or a custom color.
Export a voxel scene as a 3D asset for Blender or another renderer.
3dSen does not include games. Use your own legally acquired ROMs.
Browse all 101 games →Open a compatible .nes file in 3dSen. There is no patching or special build to install.
A hand-built profile tells 3dSen how to give each sprite shape, position and depth.
Play with the original controls and mechanics, then move the camera to view the scene from any angle.
"Amazing emulator turns 2D NES games into fully 3D worlds."
"Adorable, fully-playable 3D dioramas."
"The next best thing to Nintendo's interest in VR."
"Generates 3D scenes from 2D NES games — unlike anything else."
"Filled with emotion that cannot be expressed in words."
of player reviews on Steam · both editions combined
"An emulator like no other. Transforms NES games into a 2.5D experience. Castlevania and Super Mario Bros. are highlights."
"The 3D really breathes new life into old games. Camera control alone is worth the price."
"This is absolutely amazing… a whole new level."
"I felt like a kid again."
"Blows my mind this isn't more well known."
"A genuinely fun way to relive classic NES games."
Yes. 3dSen does not include ROMs. Use your own legally acquired .nes files and 3dSen handles them from there.
No. The original NES game still runs unchanged. The 3D layer only changes how it is presented, so its physics, timing and behaviour stay intact.
Choose 3dSen PC if you do not have a headset. 3dSen VR includes both PC and VR modes in one purchase.
Any headset that runs SteamVR. That includes Quest 3, Pico 4 Ultra and Pimax Crystal Light, as well as Quest 2, Valve Index and HTC Vive.
You can build a 3D profile with 3dSenMaker or request the game on the Steam community boards.
Probably. The PC version targets a Core 2 Duo or equivalent, 4 GB of RAM and about 400 MB of disk space. It supports Windows, macOS and Linux.
