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TIC-80

TIC-80 tiny computer

TIC-80 est un ordinateur virtuel (« fantasy computer ») gratuit et open source permettant de créer, de jouer à et de partager de petits jeux. Il intègre des outils de développement : code, sprites, cartes, etc.

Easy15 minNo BIOS required
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TIC-80 is a free and open source virtual computer ("fantasy computer") for creating, playing, and sharing small games. It includes built-in development tools: code, sprites, maps, etc. It covers the machine: TIC-80.

1. Installation

  1. Download the latest version from the project's official website.
  2. Extract the archive into a dedicated folder.
  3. Launch it once: it will create its configuration and subfolders.

2. Supported formats

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3. Good to know

  • Set up your controller the first time you launch it — this is what saves the most time.
  • Save states let you pick up where you left off, in addition to the game's own saves.

4. Not working?

  • Game doesn't show up → check that its extension is among the formats listed above.
  • Crashes on launch → relaunch it from a folder where the emulator has write permission.