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GB Studio
An open visual builder for retro handheld games with scenes, actors, event scripting, music, and exports to real ROMs and the web.
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Why it’s here
Teams can test exploration, dialogue, and action structures without first writing low-level code, while hardware constraints keep scope bounded.
Best fit
Prototype systems, stories, and interactions, then validate them with real players.
prototypinggame-design
Before you commit
Projects inherit Game Boy and engine-event limits; physical publishing, cartridge production, trademarks, and third-party assets require separate handling.
