TIC-80
A free, open-source fantasy computer for small retro games.
- Free
- Open source
- Good for beginners
- Jam-friendly
What it does
TIC-80 is a free fantasy computer with built-in editors for code, sprites, maps, sound and music. It supports several languages, including Lua and JavaScript, and runs in the browser.
Highlights
- All editors built in
- Several scripting languages
- Runs in the browser
- Free and open source
Is it right for me?
- Skill level
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Useful for
- Game jams, Indie developers, Students, Hobby projects
- Game jams
- A good fit — quick to pick up and use under time pressure.