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TIC-80

Make and play retro fantasy computer games with built-in development tools for code, sprites, maps, sound, and command line.

Made by Vadim Grigoruk

  • fantasy-console

  • Game Development

What is TIC-80?

Embark on a retro gaming adventure with TIC-80, a fantasy computer where you can create, play, and share captivating mini-games. Equipped with a comprehensive suite of built-in development tools, TIC-80 empowers you to craft your vision, from coding to crafting sprites, designing maps, and composing sound effects, all within a command-line interface. Once your masterpiece is complete, you can export it as a cartridge file, ready to be shared and played on the TIC-80 platform. Embrace the nostalgic charm of retro gaming as you navigate the technical constraints of a 240x136 pixel display, a 16-color palette, 256 8x8 color sprites, and 4-channel sound, challenging your creativity to deliver an authentic retro gaming experience

Highlights

  • Built-in development tools: code, sprites, maps, sound editors, and command-line interface
  • Export games as cartridge files for sharing and playing on the TIC-80 platform
  • Create retro-style games within defined technical limitations: 240x136 pixels display, 16-color palette, 256 8x8 color sprites, and 4-channel sound
  • Intuitive platform for creating, playing, and sharing tiny games

Platforms

  • Online
  • Android
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Web

Languages

  • English

Social

Features

    • Lightweight

    • Portable