TIC-80

TIC-80 is a fantasy computer for making, playing and sharing tiny games.

There are built-in tools for development: code, sprites, maps, sound editors and the command line, which is enough to create a mini retro game. When you are done you get a cartridge file, which can be stored and played on the website.

A game can also be packed into a standalone player that runs on all popular platforms, and distributed as you wish. To make a retro styled game the whole process of creation takes place under some technical limitations: 240x136 pixels display, 16 color palette, 256 8x8 color sprites, 4 channel sound, etc.

Games are written in one of twelve scripting languages: Lua, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Wren, Fennel, Janet, Squirrel, Scheme, MoonScript and YueScript. WASM is supported as well, so a game can be written in anything that compiles to it.

• status: RELEASED (1.2.0)
• website: tic80.com
• twitter: @tic_computer
• hashtag: #TIC80
• chats: Telegram / Discord
• community: Games made with TIC-80
• bugs: Github Issues
• wiki: Github
• changelog: Github
• author: Nesbox (Vadim Grigoruk) // grigoruk@gmail.com

PRO version (has some extra features)

Cartridges in text format

You can save and load cartridges in text format, and write your game in any editor you want. It is also useful for version control systems.

Memory banks

Eight memory banks instead of one.

Export without editors

You can export your game without the editors, and then publish it to app stores.

Support author

You can support future development if you liked TIC-80 :)

and more…

If you found a bug or have any ideas don’t hesitate to contact me or post comments.

Thanks.