Oracle · 100-game research library

Widelands

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Free replacement for Settlers II, The - Gold Edition. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Trace workers, roads, goods and production bottlenecks in a growing settlement

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Sim Farm

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Connect seasons, crops, storage and sales

Society, production and readable simulation · Archived source · Acquisition source

OpenClonk

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Free replacement for Theme Hospital. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study mining, construction and cooperative interactions in a physical world

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

OpenTTD

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Free replacement for Transport Tycoon Deluxe. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Follow cargo from industry to destination; inspect routes, capacity and vehicle feedback

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Simutrans

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Free replacement for Caesar II. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Trace passenger and freight destinations through a transport network

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Dwarf Fortress Classic

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Free replacement for Pharaoh. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study jobs, stockpiles, needs and how a dense simulation exposes its state

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Unciv

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Free replacement for SimCity 2000. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study turn-by-turn city growth, resources and policy feedback

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Sim Tower

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Follow people through a vertical building

Society, production and readable simulation · Archived source · Acquisition source

Tabletop Club

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Free replacement for Theme Park. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study manipulation, camera framing and shared tabletop interaction

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Freeciv

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Free replacement for Colonization. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study settlement expansion, production and empire information

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Mindustry

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Free replacement for Pizza Tycoon. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Trace material flow through factories, conveyors and defenses

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Pioneer

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Free replacement for Patrician, The. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Follow space trade, station economies and travel navigation

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

A-Train

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Study the relationship between transport and urban growth

Society, production and readable simulation · Archived source · Acquisition source

Railroad Tycoon Deluxe

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Compare network planning with financial feedback

Society, production and readable simulation · Archived source · Acquisition source

MegaGlest

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Free replacement for Constructor. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study harvesting, construction and readable unit orders

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Dinopark Tycoon

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Connect enclosures, operating costs and visitors

Society, production and readable simulation · Archived source · Acquisition source

Free Enterprise

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Study factory layout and workforce management

Society, production and readable simulation · Archived source · Acquisition source

Detroit

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Trace design decisions into manufacturing and sales

Society, production and readable simulation · Archived source · Acquisition source

Settlers, The

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Downloaded as Serf City: Life Is Feudal, the US title of The Settlers.

Compare the original logistics presentation with its sequel

Society, production and readable simulation · Archived source · Acquisition source

SimCity Classic

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DOS version 1.02.

Find the minimum readable city-simulation interface

Society, production and readable simulation · Archived source · Acquisition source

Sim Ant

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Observe colony-scale work through individual agents

Ecology, terrain and survival · Archived source · Acquisition source

SimLife

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Study how ecological relationships can be exposed

Ecology, terrain and survival · Archived source · Acquisition source

SimEarth - The Living Planet

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Compare local interventions with planetary consequences

Ecology, terrain and survival · Archived source · Acquisition source

The Powder Toy

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Free replacement for Populous. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study A free physics sandbox game, capable of simulating many interactions; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Augmentinel

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Free replacement for Populous II - Trials of the Olympian Gods. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study A re-skinned version of the Geoff Crammond classic: The Sentinel; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Powermonger

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Observe settlements and armies in a shared landscape

Ecology, terrain and survival · Archived source · Acquisition source

Utopia - The Creation of a Nation

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Study colony needs and administrative feedback

Ecology, terrain and survival · Archived source · Acquisition source

Genesia (aka Ultimate Domain)

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Study settlement growth and resource allocation

Ecology, terrain and survival · Archived source · Acquisition source

Burntime

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Connect survival outposts through scarce supplies

Ecology, terrain and survival · Archived source · Acquisition source

Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

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Free replacement for Robinsons Requiem. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Roguelike in a post-apocalyptic world (with sprite-based graphics); document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Wolf

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Study animal needs and ecological perspective

Ecology, terrain and survival · Archived source · Acquisition source

Oregon Trail, The (1992)

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Oregon Trail Deluxe (1992).

Expose travel preparation, setbacks and recovery

Ecology, terrain and survival · Archived source · Acquisition source

Endless Sky

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Free replacement for Seven Cities of Gold. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study 2D space trading and combat game similar to the classic Escape Velocity series; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Uncharted Waters 2 - New Horizons

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Connect ports, voyages, trade and discovery

Ecology, terrain and survival · Archived source · Acquisition source

Ports of Call

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Study shipping decisions and operational interruptions

Ecology, terrain and survival · Archived source · Acquisition source

Alien Legacy

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Connect planetary bases to a wider expedition

Space, colonies and layered worlds · Archived source · Acquisition source

Reunion

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Study interplanetary production and colony dependencies

Space, colonies and layered worlds · Archived source · Acquisition source

OpenHV

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Free replacement for Fragile Allegiance. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study 90s pixelart science-fiction real-time strategy game; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Ascendancy

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Compare colony management with strategic navigation

Space, colonies and layered worlds · Archived source · Acquisition source

FreeOrion

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Free replacement for Master of Orion. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Turn-based space empire and galactic conquest (4X) game; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Stars!

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Study colony allocation and strategic information density

Space, colonies and layered worlds · Archived source · Acquisition source

The Battle for Wesnoth

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Free replacement for Master of Magic. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Turn-based singleplayer and multiplayer strategy game with a high fantasy theme; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Naev

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Free replacement for Starflight. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study 2D action/RPG space game that combines elements from the action, RPG and simulation; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

OpenTyrian 2000

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Free replacement for Starflight 2: Trade Routes of the Cloud Nebula. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Fork of OpenTyrian with support for Tyrian 2000; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

The Ur-Quan Masters

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Free replacement for Star Control II. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Space exploration, trade, diplomacy and combat; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Elite

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Study how compact instruments explain a broad simulation

Space, colonies and layered worlds · Archived source · Acquisition source

Frontier - First Encounters

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Compare travel scale with cockpit information

Space, colonies and layered worlds · Archived source · Acquisition source

Supremacy - Your Will Be Done

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Study colony investment and resource allocation

Space, colonies and layered worlds · Archived source · Acquisition source

Warzone 2100

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Free replacement for Deadlock: Planetary Conquest. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Real-time strategy game set in a futuristic universe; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Armagetron Advanced

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Free replacement for Space Rogue. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study 3D multiplayer game with Tron-style lightcycles; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Advanced Strategic Command

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Free replacement for UFO - Enemy Unknown. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Turn-based tactics, unit positioning, supplies and campaign progression; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

MegaMek

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Free replacement for X-Com - Apocalypse. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Free turn-based strategy game based on the classic BattleTech/MechWarrior universe; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Dune II - The Building of a Dynasty

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Study readable harvesting, construction and unit orders

Strategy, agents and tactical readability · Archived source · Acquisition source

Wyrmsun

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Free replacement for Warcraft II. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Real-time strategy game with retro graphics; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

TripleA

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Free replacement for Command & Conquer. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Turn-based free and open-source strategy game based on the Axis & Allies board game; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Hedgewars

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Free replacement for War Wind. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study 2D turn-based artillery game featuring fighting hedgehogs; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · simulation and strategy · Original project · Acquisition source

Angband

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Free replacement for Warlords II. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study A free single-player dungeon exploration Roguelike; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

FreedroidRPG

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Free replacement for Heroes of Might and Magic. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Isometric RPG influenced by Paradroid; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

NetHack

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Free replacement for Fantasy General. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Single player rogue-like videogame; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Shattered Pixel Dungeon

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Free replacement for Age of Wonders. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Traditional roguelike game with pixel-art graphics and simple interface; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Civilization

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Study technology, settlement and production feedback

Strategy, agents and tactical readability · Archived source · Acquisition source

IVAN

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Free replacement for Civilization II. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Iter Vehemens ad Necem - a continuation of the graphical roguelike by members of http://attnam.com; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Advanced Civilization

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Study trade and societal development as board-game systems

Strategy, agents and tactical readability · Archived source · Acquisition source

Enigma

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Free replacement for Battle Isle 2. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study A puzzle game inspired by Oxyd on the Atari ST and Rock'n'Roll on the Amiga; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Panzer General

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Study compact hex-map unit communication

Strategy, agents and tactical readability · Archived source · Acquisition source

Bombermaaan

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Free replacement for Battle Bugs. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Classic bomberman game; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

C-Dogs SDL

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Free replacement for Syndicate. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Classic overhead run-and-gun game; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Teeworlds

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Free replacement for Cannon Fodder. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study 2D retro multiplayer shooter; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Dungeon Master

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Study spatial interaction and real-time party feedback

Strategy, agents and tactical readability · Archived source · Acquisition source

Tales of Maj’Eyal

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Free replacement for Stronghold. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Tales of Maj’Eyal (ToME) is a free, open source roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

LambdaHack

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Free replacement for Ultima VII - Part 1 - The Black Gate. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Haskell game engine library for roguelike dungeon crawlers; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Infra Arcana

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Free replacement for Ultima VI - The False Prophet. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study A roguelike game set in the early 20th century; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Umoria

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Free replacement for Ultima V - Warriors of Destiny. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study A single player roguelike based on Lord of the Rings; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Sil

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Free replacement for Ultima IV Quest of the Avatar. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study A roguelike in the first age of Middle-earth, variant of Angband; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Witch Blast

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Free replacement for Ultima Underworld - The Stygian Abyss. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Roguelite dungeon crawl shooter similar to The Binding of Isaac; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Neverball

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Free replacement for Darklands. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study 3D roll-the-ball puzzle game (includes Neverputt); document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Fish Fillets NG

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Free replacement for Wasteland. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Port of the puzzle game Fish Fillets from ALTAR interactive; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

The Griffon Legend

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Free replacement for Betrayal at Krondor. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Adventure game: interactions, narrative state, puzzles and readable feedback; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

God of Thunder

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Free replacement for Albion. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Adventure game: interactions, narrative state, puzzles and readable feedback; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Sfinx

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Free replacement for Quest for Glory IV - Shadows of Darkness. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Adventure game: interactions, narrative state, puzzles and readable feedback; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Life Flashes By

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Free replacement for Princess Maker 2. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Adventure game: interactions, narrative state, puzzles and readable feedback; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Alter Ego

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Male edition.

Study life events and consequence presentation

Inhabited worlds, characters and narrative · Archived source · Acquisition source

Nippon Safes Inc.

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Free replacement for Pirates!. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Adventure game: interactions, narrative state, puzzles and readable feedback; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

DreamWeb

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Free replacement for Covert Action. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Adventure game: interactions, narrative state, puzzles and readable feedback; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Flight of the Amazon Queen

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Free replacement for The Secret of Monkey Island. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Adventure game: interactions, narrative state, puzzles and readable feedback; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Broken Sword 2.5

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Free replacement for Day of the Tentacle. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Adventure game: interactions, narrative state, puzzles and readable feedback; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Beneath a Steel Sky

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Official ScummVM CD archive; matches the published SHA-256.

Study environmental clues and character presentation

Inhabited worlds, characters and narrative · Archived source · Acquisition source

Lure of the Temptress

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Free replacement for Loom. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Adventure game: interactions, narrative state, puzzles and readable feedback; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Drascula: The Vampire Strikes Back

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Free replacement for Another World. Downloaded packages are not installed or play-tested.

Study Adventure game: interactions, narrative state, puzzles and readable feedback; document actions, feedback and failure/recovery

Free games · tactics, role-playing and interaction · Original project · Acquisition source

Prince of Persia

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Study animation anticipation and spatial readability

Inhabited worlds, characters and narrative · Archived source · Acquisition source

The Incredible Machine

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Study cause-and-effect construction and experimentation

Construction, puzzles and scenario authoring · Archived source · Acquisition source

Sid & Als Incredible Toons

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Study animated mechanisms and visual feedback

Construction, puzzles and scenario authoring · Archived source · Acquisition source

Lemmings

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Study indirect control over many moving agents

Construction, puzzles and scenario authoring · Archived source · Acquisition source

Lemmings 2 - The Tribes

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Study a larger job vocabulary without losing readability

Construction, puzzles and scenario authoring · Archived source · Acquisition source

Lost Vikings, The

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Study complementary character abilities

Construction, puzzles and scenario authoring · Archived source · Acquisition source

Robot Odyssey

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Study programmable behavior and visible debugging

Construction, puzzles and scenario authoring · Archived source · Acquisition source

Rockys Boots

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Study teaching logic through interactive construction

Construction, puzzles and scenario authoring · Archived source · Acquisition source

Stunt Island

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Study camera placement and authored sequences

Construction, puzzles and scenario authoring · Archived source · Acquisition source

Rampart

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Study building, simulation and rebuilding phases

Construction, puzzles and scenario authoring · Archived source · Acquisition source

Sokoban

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Study minimal spatial rules and reversible mistakes

Construction, puzzles and scenario authoring · Archived source · Acquisition source