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Fantasy system emulators

2026-07-28T10:15:58Z

HomeComp: /* HomeComp */

'''TODO: Add [https://github.com/paladin-t/fantasy these consoles and computers.]'''
{{For|software that emulates other systems on these computers/consoles|Emulators on Fantasy Computer}}
:''Main wiki: [https://fantasyconsoles.org/wiki/Main_Page Fantasy Console Wiki]''
'''[[wikipedia:Fantasy video game console|Fantasy consoles]]''' or fantasy computers are fictitious systems that aim to recreate the experience of retro gaming without the need to emulate real hardware, allowing specifications of their emulated hardware surpassing the real hardware specifications of the systems they are molded after.

==Consoles==
;Fantasy consoles are intended to replicate the experience of older video game consoles.

===Beep-8===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Beep-8
|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://beep8.org/ Website] [https://github.com/beep8/beep8-sdk git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===BrainFuckConsole74===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|BrainFuckConsole74
|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://brainfuckconsole74.ch/index.html Website]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===cel7===
''cel7'' is a fantasy console/framework based around the [https://github.com/rxi/fe fe] programming language, both created by rxi.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|cel7
|{{Icon|Win|Lin}}
|[https://rxi.itch.io/cel7 itch.io]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|cel7ce
|{{Icon|Win|Lin}}
|[https://github.com/kiedtl/cel7ce git]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{?}}
|{{?}}
|}

===DRAK-0===
'''DRAK-0'' is a fantasy console created by Drew Wibbenmeyer.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|DRAK-0
|{{Icon|Win}}
|[https://github.com/drako0812/DRAK-0/ git]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===DreamBox===
'''DreamBox''' is a fantasy console created by Hazel Stagner, it recreates the look of 3D on 2000's consoles.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|DreamBox
|{{Icon|Win|Lin}}
|[https://crit-chance-studios.itch.io/dreambox Itch.io]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{~}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===ESP LGE===
'''ESP LGE''' is a fantasy console created by Igor (A.K.A corax89) for the ESPboy.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|ESP LGE
|{{Icon|Web}} ESPboy
|[https://crit-chance-studios.itch.io/dreambox Itch.io]
|{{?}}
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===Kate===
'''Kate''' is a fantasy console created by Niini.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Kate
|{{Icon|Web|Win|Lin}}
|[https://kate.qteati.me/ Website] [https://cute-the-niini.itch.io/kate Itch.io]
|{{Green}} {{License|MPL2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===Leikr===
'''Leikr''' is a fantasy console created by Torbuntu.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Leikr
|{{Icon|Java}}
|[https://github.com/Torbuntu/Leikr git]
|{{Green}} {{License|Apache2}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===LowRes NX===
'''LowRes NX''' is a fantasy console created by Timo Kloss.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|LowRes NX
|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://lowresnx.inutilis.com/ 1.2] [https://docs.libretro.com/library/lowres_nx/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|zlib}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===MegaZeux===
'''MegaZeux''' is a fantasy console created by Alexis Janson.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|MegaZeux
|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS|rpi|APK|Web}} {{Icon|BSD}} {{Icon|3DS|NDS|Switch|PSP|Vita|DC|DOS|Amiga|GP2X|Pandora}}
|[https://www.digitalmzx.com/megazeux.php 2.70-2.93b]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===MicroW8===
'''MicroW8''' is a fantasy console created by exoticorn.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|MicroW8
|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://exoticorn.github.io/microw8/ Website] [https://docs.libretro.com/library/microw8/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|Unlicense}} ({{License|PDEQ}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===PICO-8===
{{Infobox console
|title = PICO-8
|developer = Lexaloffle Games
|image = PICO-8 logo.png
|type = Fantasy console
|emulated = {{✓}}
}}
'''[[wikipedia:PICO-8|PICO-8]]''' is a fantasy console created by Lexaloffle Games. It recreates the limited graphics (color and resolution) and audio capabilities of the 1980s/8-bit machines it is modeled after.

The popular game [[wikipedia:Celeste|Celeste]] was originally created in PICO-8 during a [[wikipedia:game jam|game jam]] before later being recreated for releases on computers and consoles, with the PICO-8 version being retroactively titled 'Celeste Classic'.

PICO-8 emulators
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
!colspan="6"|PC/x86
|-
|PICO-8
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://www.lexaloffle.com/games.php?page=updates 0.2.7]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|Retro8
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
|tac08
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://github.com/0xcafed00d/tac08 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
!colspan="6"|Mobile/ARM
|-
|PICO-8
|align=left|{{Icon|rpi}}
|[https://www.lexaloffle.com/games.php?page=updates 0.2.7]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|PicPic
|align=left|{{Icon|iOS|iPadOS|macOS}}
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pico-8-emulator-picpic/id6759208792 {{PicPicVer}}]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|fake-08 (libretro core)
|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}
|[https://github.com/jtothebell/fake-08 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
|P8GO
|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}
|[https://p8go.gg Website] [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chronicler.leisure Google Play (0.2.6)]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
|Retro8
|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}
|[https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
!colspan="6"|Web
|-
|PICO-8
|align=left|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php Website] [https://www.pico-8-edu.com/ Education Edition]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
!colspan="6"|Console
|-
|fake-08
|align=left|{{Icon|WiiU|PSV}} {{Icon|3DS|NX|Bitt-Boy}}
|[https://github.com/jtothebell/fake-08 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
|PS4-P8
|align=left|{{Icon|PS4}}
|[https://github.com/voliva/ps4-p8 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
|PICO-8 Emulator
|align=left|{{Icon|Saturn}}
|[https://segaxtreme.net/resources/pico-8-emulator.305/ 2.0]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
|Retro8
|align=left|{{Icon|GCN|Wii|3DS}} {{Icon|WiiU|NX|PS2}} {{Icon|PSP|PSV}} {{Icon|Dingux|GCW0}}
|[https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
|zepto8
|align=left|{{Icon|Dingux|GCW0}}
|[https://github.com/samhocevar/zepto8 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|WTFPLv2}} ({{License|PDEQ}})
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
!colspan="6"|Other
|-
|PICOLOVE
|LÖVE
|[https://github.com/picolove/picolove git]
|{{Green}} {{License|zlib}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|}

===Sharpie===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Sharpie
|{{Icon|Web|Windows|WoA|Linux|macOS}}
|[https://christosmaragkos.github.io/Sharpie/ Website] [https://github.com/ChristosMaragkos/Sharpie {{SharpieVer}}]
|{{Green}} {{License|LGPLv21}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{TBD}}
|}

===Vircon32===
{{Infobox emulator
|title = Vircon32
|logo = Vircon32_logo.png
|developer = Carra (Vircon32)
|version = v1.2 (BIOS) v25.3.17 (emulator)
|active = Yes
|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]] [[Emulators on Linux|Linux]] [[Emulators on macOS|macOS]] [[Emulators on Android|Android]] [[Emulators on iOS|iOS]] [[Emulators on Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]] [[Emulators on Switch|Switch]]
|target = Vircon32
|website = [http://www.vircon32.com/index.html Website]
|download = [http://www.vircon32.com/emulator.html Official emulator]
|prog-lang = {{Proglang|C}} and {{Proglang|ASM}} (BIOS) {{Proglang|C++}} (emulator)
|source = [https://github.com/vircon32/ConsoleSoftware Console software] [https://github.com/vircon32/ComputerSoftware Computer software]
}}

'''Vircon32''' (stylized as '''Vircon32''') is a fantasy console created by Carra (A.K.A Vircon32), inspired by the 16-bit and 32-bit generations of video game consoles. The name is a combination of sections the words '''32'''-bit '''vir'''tual '''con'''sole.

Vircon32 has the specifications of a 15 MHz CPU, 16 MBs of RAM, 16-channel stereo sound, with support for 1 MB save games, and 4 controllers.<ref name=website>http://www.vircon32.com/index.html</ref>

The developer has stated that Vircon32 doesn't have 3D support to keep the project's simplicity<ref name=website>http://www.vircon32.com/index.html</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Vircon32
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS|Android|iOS|rpi}}{{Icon|Switch}}
|[http://www.vircon32.com/index.html Website] [https://github.com/vircon32/ComputerSoftware/releases git] [https://github.com/vircon32/vircon32-libretro/releases libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}
;External Links
* [http://www.vircon32.com/games.html#my-games Vircon32: Games] Games on the official Vircon32 website.

==Computers==
;Fantasy computers are intended to replicate the experience of old home computers.

===3BC===
'''3BC''' is a free and open-source (GPLv3 licensed)<ref>[https://github.com/RodrigoDornelles/3bc-lang/blob/master/LICENSE.txt 3BC LICENSE.txt]</ref> fantasy computer created by Rodrigo Dornelles. It recreates 1960s computers.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|3BC
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS|BSD}}
|[https://github.com/RodrigoDornelles/3bc-lang git]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{~}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===atto===
'''atto''' is a open-source (MIT licensed) fantasy computer created by DeviceFuture. It recreates elements of 1980s and modern computers.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|atto
|align=left|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://atto.devicefuture.org/ Website] [https://github.com/devicefuture/atto/ git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{~}}
|{{✓}}
|}
===BASIC8===
'''BASIC8''' is a fantasy computer created by Tony Wang. It recreates elements of 1980s and modern computers.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|BASIC8
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS|Web}}
|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/767240/BASIC8/ Steam]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===Continuum 93===

'''Continuum 93''' is an [https://github.com/EnthusiastGuy/Continuum-93 open source] fantasy retro computer developed by {{YouTubeChannelHandle|enthusiastguy2799|EnthusiastGuy}}, designed to emulate the experience of classic consoles while introducing modern enhancements. Its assembly language architecture draws inspiration from iconic systems like the ZX Spectrum, Amiga, NES, and other retro consoles, blending nostalgia with innovative features.

'''Technical Specifications:'''
* '''Processor:''' Continuum 93’s CPU frequency is unlocked, adapting dynamically to the host system's performance—from 3-4MHz on low-end devices up to 600MHz or more on high-end systems.
* '''Memory:''' 16MB of RAM, with up to 1MB of DMA RAM shared with the video card.
* '''Graphics:''' Supports up to 8 layered video pages, each with 255 colors from a 16-million color palette.
* '''Audio:''' Generates complex soundscapes through parameters like frequency, envelope, vibrato, arpeggiation, duty cycle, retrigger, flanger, and low/high-pass filters.

'''Features:'''
* Advanced interrupt handling for:
* 2D acceleration
* Keyboard, mouse, and gamepad input
* Clock and filesystem operations
* PNG sprites and font management
* Runs on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi (64-bit), and Steam Deck.

'''Development Tools:'''
* Extensive documentation and example code.
* Separate debugger, disassembler, and video inspector application that connects locally to the emulator.

'''Availability:'''
Fully open source.

'''Discord:'''
For any news and feedback the author maintains this [https://discord.gg/6AYkhnzxD9 discord channel].

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Continuum 93
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://enthusiastguy.itch.io/continuum93 Itch.io]
|{{Green}}[https://github.com/EnthusiastGuy/Continuum-93 Open source]{{License}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===C-Toy===
'''C-Toy''' is a open-source fantasy computer created by Anaël Seghezzi based on TCC (TinyC Compiler) with live-editing and being cross-platform as the focus.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|C-Toy
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://github.com/anael-seghezzi/CToy git]
|{{Green}} {{License|zlib}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

=== HomeComp ===
A range of home microcomputers released from an imaginary UK based company. The goal is to chart a hardware progression form the late-70's hobbiest days through the mass-market 8- and 16- bit era waves. An alternate history view and a new target development platform. Early machines are MOS 6502 based.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|HC-77B
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://github.com/tmcd35/HomeComp]
|{{Red}} Closed Source Giftware
|{{✓}}
|{{x}}
|-
|HC-77B Bundle
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://github.com/tmcd35/HomeComp]
|{{Red}} Closed Source Giftware
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===imeight===
{{Infobox emulator
|title = imeight emulator
|developer = tchibo
|active = Yes
|platform = [[Emulators on browsers|Web]]
|target = imeight
|download = [https://sourceforge.net/projects/imeight/files/ SourceForge]
|prog-lang = {{Proglang|JavaScript}}
|source = [https://sourceforge.net/p/imeight/code/HEAD/tree/ SourceForge]
}}
An HTML5 emulator of a machine that never existed. The emulator brings back memories from the 1980s, offers graphical features like sprites, character generator, 16-color palette.

One goal is to create a framework for making games with 8-bit look and feel, including the process of programming.

The programming tutorial helps beginners enter the world of programming in a gamified way.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|imeight
|align=left|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://imeight.sourceforge.io/ Try-it Page]
|{{?}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===LIKO-12===
'''LIKO-12''' is a fantasy computer created by RamiLego4Game.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|LIKO-12
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://liko-12.github.io/ homepage]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===Micro16===
'''Micro16''' is a fantasy computer created by bitblitter inspired by PICO-8
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Micro16
|align=left|{{Icon|Win}}
|[https://bitblitter.itch.io/micro16 Itch.io]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===TIC-80===
{{Infobox emulator
|title = TIC-80
|developer = Vadim Grigoruk (Nesbox)
|logo = TIC-80 Icon.png
|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]] [[Emulators on Linux|Linux]] [[Emulators on macOS|macOS]] [[Emulators on Android|Android]] [[Emulators on Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]] [[Emulators on browsers|Browser]] [[Emulators on 3DS|3DS]] [[Libretro]] Pocket CHIP [[Emulators on iOS|iOS]] [[Emulators_on_tvOS|Apple TV]]
|target = TIC-80
|website = [https://tic80.com/ tic80.com]
}}

'''[[wikipedia:TIC-80|TIC-80]]''' is a free and open-source (MIT Licensed)<ref>[https://github.com/nesbox/TIC-80/blob/main/LICENSE "TIC-80 / LICENSE"] - GitHub</ref> fantasy computer created by Vadim Grigoruk (Nesbox). It recreates the limited graphics (color and resolution) and audio capabilities of the 1980s/8-bit machines it is modeled after.

Due to TIC-80 being open source, it supports developing programs in the following languages:
* Lua, MoonScript, JavaScript, Wren, Fennel, Squirrel, Ruby, Janet, Scheme and Python.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|TIC-80
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS|BSD|rpi|3DS}} {{Icon|Web|APK|iOS|AppleTV}}
|[https://github.com/nesbox/TIC-80 git] [https://github.com/brunophilipe/TIC-80 iOS/Apple TV] [https://tic80.com/ Website]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}<ref>Except for the iOS/Apple TV version.</ref>
|{{✓}}
|}

==See also==
* [[CHIP-8 interpreters|CHIP-8]], the predecessor to fantasy consoles.
* [[MegaZeux]]

=References=
<references/>
[[Category:Console types]]
[[Category:Computers| ]]
[[Category:Not really emulators]]

Fantasy system emulators

2026-07-28T10:13:55Z

HomeComp: /* HomeComp */

'''TODO: Add [https://github.com/paladin-t/fantasy these consoles and computers.]'''
{{For|software that emulates other systems on these computers/consoles|Emulators on Fantasy Computer}}
:''Main wiki: [https://fantasyconsoles.org/wiki/Main_Page Fantasy Console Wiki]''
'''[[wikipedia:Fantasy video game console|Fantasy consoles]]''' or fantasy computers are fictitious systems that aim to recreate the experience of retro gaming without the need to emulate real hardware, allowing specifications of their emulated hardware surpassing the real hardware specifications of the systems they are molded after.

==Consoles==
;Fantasy consoles are intended to replicate the experience of older video game consoles.

===Beep-8===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Beep-8
|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://beep8.org/ Website] [https://github.com/beep8/beep8-sdk git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===BrainFuckConsole74===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|BrainFuckConsole74
|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://brainfuckconsole74.ch/index.html Website]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===cel7===
''cel7'' is a fantasy console/framework based around the [https://github.com/rxi/fe fe] programming language, both created by rxi.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|cel7
|{{Icon|Win|Lin}}
|[https://rxi.itch.io/cel7 itch.io]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|cel7ce
|{{Icon|Win|Lin}}
|[https://github.com/kiedtl/cel7ce git]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{?}}
|{{?}}
|}

===DRAK-0===
'''DRAK-0'' is a fantasy console created by Drew Wibbenmeyer.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|DRAK-0
|{{Icon|Win}}
|[https://github.com/drako0812/DRAK-0/ git]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===DreamBox===
'''DreamBox''' is a fantasy console created by Hazel Stagner, it recreates the look of 3D on 2000's consoles.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|DreamBox
|{{Icon|Win|Lin}}
|[https://crit-chance-studios.itch.io/dreambox Itch.io]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{~}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===ESP LGE===
'''ESP LGE''' is a fantasy console created by Igor (A.K.A corax89) for the ESPboy.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|ESP LGE
|{{Icon|Web}} ESPboy
|[https://crit-chance-studios.itch.io/dreambox Itch.io]
|{{?}}
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===Kate===
'''Kate''' is a fantasy console created by Niini.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Kate
|{{Icon|Web|Win|Lin}}
|[https://kate.qteati.me/ Website] [https://cute-the-niini.itch.io/kate Itch.io]
|{{Green}} {{License|MPL2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===Leikr===
'''Leikr''' is a fantasy console created by Torbuntu.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Leikr
|{{Icon|Java}}
|[https://github.com/Torbuntu/Leikr git]
|{{Green}} {{License|Apache2}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===LowRes NX===
'''LowRes NX''' is a fantasy console created by Timo Kloss.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|LowRes NX
|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://lowresnx.inutilis.com/ 1.2] [https://docs.libretro.com/library/lowres_nx/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|zlib}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===MegaZeux===
'''MegaZeux''' is a fantasy console created by Alexis Janson.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|MegaZeux
|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS|rpi|APK|Web}} {{Icon|BSD}} {{Icon|3DS|NDS|Switch|PSP|Vita|DC|DOS|Amiga|GP2X|Pandora}}
|[https://www.digitalmzx.com/megazeux.php 2.70-2.93b]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===MicroW8===
'''MicroW8''' is a fantasy console created by exoticorn.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|MicroW8
|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://exoticorn.github.io/microw8/ Website] [https://docs.libretro.com/library/microw8/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|Unlicense}} ({{License|PDEQ}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===PICO-8===
{{Infobox console
|title = PICO-8
|developer = Lexaloffle Games
|image = PICO-8 logo.png
|type = Fantasy console
|emulated = {{✓}}
}}
'''[[wikipedia:PICO-8|PICO-8]]''' is a fantasy console created by Lexaloffle Games. It recreates the limited graphics (color and resolution) and audio capabilities of the 1980s/8-bit machines it is modeled after.

The popular game [[wikipedia:Celeste|Celeste]] was originally created in PICO-8 during a [[wikipedia:game jam|game jam]] before later being recreated for releases on computers and consoles, with the PICO-8 version being retroactively titled 'Celeste Classic'.

PICO-8 emulators
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
!colspan="6"|PC/x86
|-
|PICO-8
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://www.lexaloffle.com/games.php?page=updates 0.2.7]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|Retro8
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
|tac08
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://github.com/0xcafed00d/tac08 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
!colspan="6"|Mobile/ARM
|-
|PICO-8
|align=left|{{Icon|rpi}}
|[https://www.lexaloffle.com/games.php?page=updates 0.2.7]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|PicPic
|align=left|{{Icon|iOS|iPadOS|macOS}}
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pico-8-emulator-picpic/id6759208792 {{PicPicVer}}]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|fake-08 (libretro core)
|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}
|[https://github.com/jtothebell/fake-08 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
|P8GO
|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}
|[https://p8go.gg Website] [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chronicler.leisure Google Play (0.2.6)]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
|Retro8
|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}
|[https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
!colspan="6"|Web
|-
|PICO-8
|align=left|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php Website] [https://www.pico-8-edu.com/ Education Edition]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
!colspan="6"|Console
|-
|fake-08
|align=left|{{Icon|WiiU|PSV}} {{Icon|3DS|NX|Bitt-Boy}}
|[https://github.com/jtothebell/fake-08 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
|PS4-P8
|align=left|{{Icon|PS4}}
|[https://github.com/voliva/ps4-p8 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
|PICO-8 Emulator
|align=left|{{Icon|Saturn}}
|[https://segaxtreme.net/resources/pico-8-emulator.305/ 2.0]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
|Retro8
|align=left|{{Icon|GCN|Wii|3DS}} {{Icon|WiiU|NX|PS2}} {{Icon|PSP|PSV}} {{Icon|Dingux|GCW0}}
|[https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
|zepto8
|align=left|{{Icon|Dingux|GCW0}}
|[https://github.com/samhocevar/zepto8 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|WTFPLv2}} ({{License|PDEQ}})
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
!colspan="6"|Other
|-
|PICOLOVE
|LÖVE
|[https://github.com/picolove/picolove git]
|{{Green}} {{License|zlib}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|}

===Sharpie===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Sharpie
|{{Icon|Web|Windows|WoA|Linux|macOS}}
|[https://christosmaragkos.github.io/Sharpie/ Website] [https://github.com/ChristosMaragkos/Sharpie {{SharpieVer}}]
|{{Green}} {{License|LGPLv21}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{TBD}}
|}

===Vircon32===
{{Infobox emulator
|title = Vircon32
|logo = Vircon32_logo.png
|developer = Carra (Vircon32)
|version = v1.2 (BIOS) v25.3.17 (emulator)
|active = Yes
|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]] [[Emulators on Linux|Linux]] [[Emulators on macOS|macOS]] [[Emulators on Android|Android]] [[Emulators on iOS|iOS]] [[Emulators on Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]] [[Emulators on Switch|Switch]]
|target = Vircon32
|website = [http://www.vircon32.com/index.html Website]
|download = [http://www.vircon32.com/emulator.html Official emulator]
|prog-lang = {{Proglang|C}} and {{Proglang|ASM}} (BIOS) {{Proglang|C++}} (emulator)
|source = [https://github.com/vircon32/ConsoleSoftware Console software] [https://github.com/vircon32/ComputerSoftware Computer software]
}}

'''Vircon32''' (stylized as '''Vircon32''') is a fantasy console created by Carra (A.K.A Vircon32), inspired by the 16-bit and 32-bit generations of video game consoles. The name is a combination of sections the words '''32'''-bit '''vir'''tual '''con'''sole.

Vircon32 has the specifications of a 15 MHz CPU, 16 MBs of RAM, 16-channel stereo sound, with support for 1 MB save games, and 4 controllers.<ref name=website>http://www.vircon32.com/index.html</ref>

The developer has stated that Vircon32 doesn't have 3D support to keep the project's simplicity<ref name=website>http://www.vircon32.com/index.html</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Vircon32
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS|Android|iOS|rpi}}{{Icon|Switch}}
|[http://www.vircon32.com/index.html Website] [https://github.com/vircon32/ComputerSoftware/releases git] [https://github.com/vircon32/vircon32-libretro/releases libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}
;External Links
* [http://www.vircon32.com/games.html#my-games Vircon32: Games] Games on the official Vircon32 website.

==Computers==
;Fantasy computers are intended to replicate the experience of old home computers.

===3BC===
'''3BC''' is a free and open-source (GPLv3 licensed)<ref>[https://github.com/RodrigoDornelles/3bc-lang/blob/master/LICENSE.txt 3BC LICENSE.txt]</ref> fantasy computer created by Rodrigo Dornelles. It recreates 1960s computers.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|3BC
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS|BSD}}
|[https://github.com/RodrigoDornelles/3bc-lang git]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{~}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===atto===
'''atto''' is a open-source (MIT licensed) fantasy computer created by DeviceFuture. It recreates elements of 1980s and modern computers.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|atto
|align=left|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://atto.devicefuture.org/ Website] [https://github.com/devicefuture/atto/ git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{~}}
|{{✓}}
|}
===BASIC8===
'''BASIC8''' is a fantasy computer created by Tony Wang. It recreates elements of 1980s and modern computers.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|BASIC8
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS|Web}}
|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/767240/BASIC8/ Steam]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===Continuum 93===

'''Continuum 93''' is an [https://github.com/EnthusiastGuy/Continuum-93 open source] fantasy retro computer developed by {{YouTubeChannelHandle|enthusiastguy2799|EnthusiastGuy}}, designed to emulate the experience of classic consoles while introducing modern enhancements. Its assembly language architecture draws inspiration from iconic systems like the ZX Spectrum, Amiga, NES, and other retro consoles, blending nostalgia with innovative features.

'''Technical Specifications:'''
* '''Processor:''' Continuum 93’s CPU frequency is unlocked, adapting dynamically to the host system's performance—from 3-4MHz on low-end devices up to 600MHz or more on high-end systems.
* '''Memory:''' 16MB of RAM, with up to 1MB of DMA RAM shared with the video card.
* '''Graphics:''' Supports up to 8 layered video pages, each with 255 colors from a 16-million color palette.
* '''Audio:''' Generates complex soundscapes through parameters like frequency, envelope, vibrato, arpeggiation, duty cycle, retrigger, flanger, and low/high-pass filters.

'''Features:'''
* Advanced interrupt handling for:
* 2D acceleration
* Keyboard, mouse, and gamepad input
* Clock and filesystem operations
* PNG sprites and font management
* Runs on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi (64-bit), and Steam Deck.

'''Development Tools:'''
* Extensive documentation and example code.
* Separate debugger, disassembler, and video inspector application that connects locally to the emulator.

'''Availability:'''
Fully open source.

'''Discord:'''
For any news and feedback the author maintains this [https://discord.gg/6AYkhnzxD9 discord channel].

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Continuum 93
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://enthusiastguy.itch.io/continuum93 Itch.io]
|{{Green}}[https://github.com/EnthusiastGuy/Continuum-93 Open source]{{License}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===C-Toy===
'''C-Toy''' is a open-source fantasy computer created by Anaël Seghezzi based on TCC (TinyC Compiler) with live-editing and being cross-platform as the focus.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|C-Toy
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://github.com/anael-seghezzi/CToy git]
|{{Green}} {{License|zlib}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

=== HomeComp ===
A range of home microcomputers released from an imaginary UK based company. The goal is to chart a hardware progression form the late-70's hobbiest days through the mass-market 8- and 16- bit era waves. An alternate history view and a new target development platform. Early machines are MOS 6502 based.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|HC-77B
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://github.com/tmcd35/HomeComp]
|{{Red}} Closed Source Giftware
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|HC-77B Bundle
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://github.com/tmcd35/HomeComp]
|{{Red}} Closed Source Giftware
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===imeight===
{{Infobox emulator
|title = imeight emulator
|developer = tchibo
|active = Yes
|platform = [[Emulators on browsers|Web]]
|target = imeight
|download = [https://sourceforge.net/projects/imeight/files/ SourceForge]
|prog-lang = {{Proglang|JavaScript}}
|source = [https://sourceforge.net/p/imeight/code/HEAD/tree/ SourceForge]
}}
An HTML5 emulator of a machine that never existed. The emulator brings back memories from the 1980s, offers graphical features like sprites, character generator, 16-color palette.

One goal is to create a framework for making games with 8-bit look and feel, including the process of programming.

The programming tutorial helps beginners enter the world of programming in a gamified way.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|imeight
|align=left|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://imeight.sourceforge.io/ Try-it Page]
|{{?}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===LIKO-12===
'''LIKO-12''' is a fantasy computer created by RamiLego4Game.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|LIKO-12
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://liko-12.github.io/ homepage]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===Micro16===
'''Micro16''' is a fantasy computer created by bitblitter inspired by PICO-8
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Micro16
|align=left|{{Icon|Win}}
|[https://bitblitter.itch.io/micro16 Itch.io]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===TIC-80===
{{Infobox emulator
|title = TIC-80
|developer = Vadim Grigoruk (Nesbox)
|logo = TIC-80 Icon.png
|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]] [[Emulators on Linux|Linux]] [[Emulators on macOS|macOS]] [[Emulators on Android|Android]] [[Emulators on Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]] [[Emulators on browsers|Browser]] [[Emulators on 3DS|3DS]] [[Libretro]] Pocket CHIP [[Emulators on iOS|iOS]] [[Emulators_on_tvOS|Apple TV]]
|target = TIC-80
|website = [https://tic80.com/ tic80.com]
}}

'''[[wikipedia:TIC-80|TIC-80]]''' is a free and open-source (MIT Licensed)<ref>[https://github.com/nesbox/TIC-80/blob/main/LICENSE "TIC-80 / LICENSE"] - GitHub</ref> fantasy computer created by Vadim Grigoruk (Nesbox). It recreates the limited graphics (color and resolution) and audio capabilities of the 1980s/8-bit machines it is modeled after.

Due to TIC-80 being open source, it supports developing programs in the following languages:
* Lua, MoonScript, JavaScript, Wren, Fennel, Squirrel, Ruby, Janet, Scheme and Python.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|TIC-80
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS|BSD|rpi|3DS}} {{Icon|Web|APK|iOS|AppleTV}}
|[https://github.com/nesbox/TIC-80 git] [https://github.com/brunophilipe/TIC-80 iOS/Apple TV] [https://tic80.com/ Website]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}<ref>Except for the iOS/Apple TV version.</ref>
|{{✓}}
|}

==See also==
* [[CHIP-8 interpreters|CHIP-8]], the predecessor to fantasy consoles.
* [[MegaZeux]]

=References=
<references/>
[[Category:Console types]]
[[Category:Computers| ]]
[[Category:Not really emulators]]

Fantasy system emulators

2026-07-28T10:10:41Z

HomeComp: /* Computers */ Added details of ongoing fantasy computer series project.

'''TODO: Add [https://github.com/paladin-t/fantasy these consoles and computers.]'''
{{For|software that emulates other systems on these computers/consoles|Emulators on Fantasy Computer}}
:''Main wiki: [https://fantasyconsoles.org/wiki/Main_Page Fantasy Console Wiki]''
'''[[wikipedia:Fantasy video game console|Fantasy consoles]]''' or fantasy computers are fictitious systems that aim to recreate the experience of retro gaming without the need to emulate real hardware, allowing specifications of their emulated hardware surpassing the real hardware specifications of the systems they are molded after.

==Consoles==
;Fantasy consoles are intended to replicate the experience of older video game consoles.

===Beep-8===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Beep-8
|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://beep8.org/ Website] [https://github.com/beep8/beep8-sdk git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===BrainFuckConsole74===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|BrainFuckConsole74
|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://brainfuckconsole74.ch/index.html Website]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===cel7===
''cel7'' is a fantasy console/framework based around the [https://github.com/rxi/fe fe] programming language, both created by rxi.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|cel7
|{{Icon|Win|Lin}}
|[https://rxi.itch.io/cel7 itch.io]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|cel7ce
|{{Icon|Win|Lin}}
|[https://github.com/kiedtl/cel7ce git]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{?}}
|{{?}}
|}

===DRAK-0===
'''DRAK-0'' is a fantasy console created by Drew Wibbenmeyer.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|DRAK-0
|{{Icon|Win}}
|[https://github.com/drako0812/DRAK-0/ git]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===DreamBox===
'''DreamBox''' is a fantasy console created by Hazel Stagner, it recreates the look of 3D on 2000's consoles.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|DreamBox
|{{Icon|Win|Lin}}
|[https://crit-chance-studios.itch.io/dreambox Itch.io]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{~}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===ESP LGE===
'''ESP LGE''' is a fantasy console created by Igor (A.K.A corax89) for the ESPboy.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|ESP LGE
|{{Icon|Web}} ESPboy
|[https://crit-chance-studios.itch.io/dreambox Itch.io]
|{{?}}
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===Kate===
'''Kate''' is a fantasy console created by Niini.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Kate
|{{Icon|Web|Win|Lin}}
|[https://kate.qteati.me/ Website] [https://cute-the-niini.itch.io/kate Itch.io]
|{{Green}} {{License|MPL2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===Leikr===
'''Leikr''' is a fantasy console created by Torbuntu.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Leikr
|{{Icon|Java}}
|[https://github.com/Torbuntu/Leikr git]
|{{Green}} {{License|Apache2}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===LowRes NX===
'''LowRes NX''' is a fantasy console created by Timo Kloss.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|LowRes NX
|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://lowresnx.inutilis.com/ 1.2] [https://docs.libretro.com/library/lowres_nx/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|zlib}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===MegaZeux===
'''MegaZeux''' is a fantasy console created by Alexis Janson.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|MegaZeux
|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS|rpi|APK|Web}} {{Icon|BSD}} {{Icon|3DS|NDS|Switch|PSP|Vita|DC|DOS|Amiga|GP2X|Pandora}}
|[https://www.digitalmzx.com/megazeux.php 2.70-2.93b]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===MicroW8===
'''MicroW8''' is a fantasy console created by exoticorn.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|MicroW8
|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://exoticorn.github.io/microw8/ Website] [https://docs.libretro.com/library/microw8/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|Unlicense}} ({{License|PDEQ}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===PICO-8===
{{Infobox console
|title = PICO-8
|developer = Lexaloffle Games
|image = PICO-8 logo.png
|type = Fantasy console
|emulated = {{✓}}
}}
'''[[wikipedia:PICO-8|PICO-8]]''' is a fantasy console created by Lexaloffle Games. It recreates the limited graphics (color and resolution) and audio capabilities of the 1980s/8-bit machines it is modeled after.

The popular game [[wikipedia:Celeste|Celeste]] was originally created in PICO-8 during a [[wikipedia:game jam|game jam]] before later being recreated for releases on computers and consoles, with the PICO-8 version being retroactively titled 'Celeste Classic'.

PICO-8 emulators
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
!colspan="6"|PC/x86
|-
|PICO-8
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://www.lexaloffle.com/games.php?page=updates 0.2.7]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|Retro8
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
|tac08
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://github.com/0xcafed00d/tac08 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
!colspan="6"|Mobile/ARM
|-
|PICO-8
|align=left|{{Icon|rpi}}
|[https://www.lexaloffle.com/games.php?page=updates 0.2.7]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|PicPic
|align=left|{{Icon|iOS|iPadOS|macOS}}
|[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pico-8-emulator-picpic/id6759208792 {{PicPicVer}}]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|fake-08 (libretro core)
|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}
|[https://github.com/jtothebell/fake-08 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
|P8GO
|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}
|[https://p8go.gg Website] [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chronicler.leisure Google Play (0.2.6)]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
|Retro8
|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}
|[https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
!colspan="6"|Web
|-
|PICO-8
|align=left|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php Website] [https://www.pico-8-edu.com/ Education Edition]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
!colspan="6"|Console
|-
|fake-08
|align=left|{{Icon|WiiU|PSV}} {{Icon|3DS|NX|Bitt-Boy}}
|[https://github.com/jtothebell/fake-08 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
|PS4-P8
|align=left|{{Icon|PS4}}
|[https://github.com/voliva/ps4-p8 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
|PICO-8 Emulator
|align=left|{{Icon|Saturn}}
|[https://segaxtreme.net/resources/pico-8-emulator.305/ 2.0]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
|Retro8
|align=left|{{Icon|GCN|Wii|3DS}} {{Icon|WiiU|NX|PS2}} {{Icon|PSP|PSV}} {{Icon|Dingux|GCW0}}
|[https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/ libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|-
|zepto8
|align=left|{{Icon|Dingux|GCW0}}
|[https://github.com/samhocevar/zepto8 git]
|{{Green}} {{License|WTFPLv2}} ({{License|PDEQ}})
|{{✗}}
|{{R}}
|-
!colspan="6"|Other
|-
|PICOLOVE
|LÖVE
|[https://github.com/picolove/picolove git]
|{{Green}} {{License|zlib}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{R}}
|}

===Sharpie===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Sharpie
|{{Icon|Web|Windows|WoA|Linux|macOS}}
|[https://christosmaragkos.github.io/Sharpie/ Website] [https://github.com/ChristosMaragkos/Sharpie {{SharpieVer}}]
|{{Green}} {{License|LGPLv21}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{✓}}
|{{TBD}}
|}

===Vircon32===
{{Infobox emulator
|title = Vircon32
|logo = Vircon32_logo.png
|developer = Carra (Vircon32)
|version = v1.2 (BIOS) v25.3.17 (emulator)
|active = Yes
|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]] [[Emulators on Linux|Linux]] [[Emulators on macOS|macOS]] [[Emulators on Android|Android]] [[Emulators on iOS|iOS]] [[Emulators on Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]] [[Emulators on Switch|Switch]]
|target = Vircon32
|website = [http://www.vircon32.com/index.html Website]
|download = [http://www.vircon32.com/emulator.html Official emulator]
|prog-lang = {{Proglang|C}} and {{Proglang|ASM}} (BIOS) {{Proglang|C++}} (emulator)
|source = [https://github.com/vircon32/ConsoleSoftware Console software] [https://github.com/vircon32/ComputerSoftware Computer software]
}}

'''Vircon32''' (stylized as '''Vircon32''') is a fantasy console created by Carra (A.K.A Vircon32), inspired by the 16-bit and 32-bit generations of video game consoles. The name is a combination of sections the words '''32'''-bit '''vir'''tual '''con'''sole.

Vircon32 has the specifications of a 15 MHz CPU, 16 MBs of RAM, 16-channel stereo sound, with support for 1 MB save games, and 4 controllers.<ref name=website>http://www.vircon32.com/index.html</ref>

The developer has stated that Vircon32 doesn't have 3D support to keep the project's simplicity<ref name=website>http://www.vircon32.com/index.html</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Vircon32
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS|Android|iOS|rpi}}{{Icon|Switch}}
|[http://www.vircon32.com/index.html Website] [https://github.com/vircon32/ComputerSoftware/releases git] [https://github.com/vircon32/vircon32-libretro/releases libretro core]
|{{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}
;External Links
* [http://www.vircon32.com/games.html#my-games Vircon32: Games] Games on the official Vircon32 website.

==Computers==
;Fantasy computers are intended to replicate the experience of old home computers.

===3BC===
'''3BC''' is a free and open-source (GPLv3 licensed)<ref>[https://github.com/RodrigoDornelles/3bc-lang/blob/master/LICENSE.txt 3BC LICENSE.txt]</ref> fantasy computer created by Rodrigo Dornelles. It recreates 1960s computers.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|3BC
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS|BSD}}
|[https://github.com/RodrigoDornelles/3bc-lang git]
|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
|{{~}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===atto===
'''atto''' is a open-source (MIT licensed) fantasy computer created by DeviceFuture. It recreates elements of 1980s and modern computers.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|atto
|align=left|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://atto.devicefuture.org/ Website] [https://github.com/devicefuture/atto/ git]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{~}}
|{{✓}}
|}
===BASIC8===
'''BASIC8''' is a fantasy computer created by Tony Wang. It recreates elements of 1980s and modern computers.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|BASIC8
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS|Web}}
|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/767240/BASIC8/ Steam]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===Continuum 93===

'''Continuum 93''' is an [https://github.com/EnthusiastGuy/Continuum-93 open source] fantasy retro computer developed by {{YouTubeChannelHandle|enthusiastguy2799|EnthusiastGuy}}, designed to emulate the experience of classic consoles while introducing modern enhancements. Its assembly language architecture draws inspiration from iconic systems like the ZX Spectrum, Amiga, NES, and other retro consoles, blending nostalgia with innovative features.

'''Technical Specifications:'''
* '''Processor:''' Continuum 93’s CPU frequency is unlocked, adapting dynamically to the host system's performance—from 3-4MHz on low-end devices up to 600MHz or more on high-end systems.
* '''Memory:''' 16MB of RAM, with up to 1MB of DMA RAM shared with the video card.
* '''Graphics:''' Supports up to 8 layered video pages, each with 255 colors from a 16-million color palette.
* '''Audio:''' Generates complex soundscapes through parameters like frequency, envelope, vibrato, arpeggiation, duty cycle, retrigger, flanger, and low/high-pass filters.

'''Features:'''
* Advanced interrupt handling for:
* 2D acceleration
* Keyboard, mouse, and gamepad input
* Clock and filesystem operations
* PNG sprites and font management
* Runs on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi (64-bit), and Steam Deck.

'''Development Tools:'''
* Extensive documentation and example code.
* Separate debugger, disassembler, and video inspector application that connects locally to the emulator.

'''Availability:'''
Fully open source.

'''Discord:'''
For any news and feedback the author maintains this [https://discord.gg/6AYkhnzxD9 discord channel].

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Continuum 93
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://enthusiastguy.itch.io/continuum93 Itch.io]
|{{Green}}[https://github.com/EnthusiastGuy/Continuum-93 Open source]{{License}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===C-Toy===
'''C-Toy''' is a open-source fantasy computer created by Anaël Seghezzi based on TCC (TinyC Compiler) with live-editing and being cross-platform as the focus.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|C-Toy
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://github.com/anael-seghezzi/CToy git]
|{{Green}} {{License|zlib}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

=== HomeComp ===
A range of home microcomputers released from an imaginary UK based company. The goal is to chart a hardware progression form the late-70's hobbiest days through the mass-market 8- and 16- bit era waves. An alternate history view and a new target development platform.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|HC-77B
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://github.com/tmcd35/HomeComp]
|{{Red}} Closed Source Giftware
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|-
|HC-77B Bundle
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://github.com/tmcd35/HomeComp]
|{{Red}} Closed Source Giftware
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===imeight===
{{Infobox emulator
|title = imeight emulator
|developer = tchibo
|active = Yes
|platform = [[Emulators on browsers|Web]]
|target = imeight
|download = [https://sourceforge.net/projects/imeight/files/ SourceForge]
|prog-lang = {{Proglang|JavaScript}}
|source = [https://sourceforge.net/p/imeight/code/HEAD/tree/ SourceForge]
}}
An HTML5 emulator of a machine that never existed. The emulator brings back memories from the 1980s, offers graphical features like sprites, character generator, 16-color palette.

One goal is to create a framework for making games with 8-bit look and feel, including the process of programming.

The programming tutorial helps beginners enter the world of programming in a gamified way.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|imeight
|align=left|{{Icon|Web}}
|[https://imeight.sourceforge.io/ Try-it Page]
|{{?}}
|{{✓}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===LIKO-12===
'''LIKO-12''' is a fantasy computer created by RamiLego4Game.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|LIKO-12
|align=left|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS}}
|[https://liko-12.github.io/ homepage]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===Micro16===
'''Micro16''' is a fantasy computer created by bitblitter inspired by PICO-8
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|Micro16
|align=left|{{Icon|Win}}
|[https://bitblitter.itch.io/micro16 Itch.io]
|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
|{{✗}}
|{{✓}}
|}

===TIC-80===
{{Infobox emulator
|title = TIC-80
|developer = Vadim Grigoruk (Nesbox)
|logo = TIC-80 Icon.png
|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]] [[Emulators on Linux|Linux]] [[Emulators on macOS|macOS]] [[Emulators on Android|Android]] [[Emulators on Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]] [[Emulators on browsers|Browser]] [[Emulators on 3DS|3DS]] [[Libretro]] Pocket CHIP [[Emulators on iOS|iOS]] [[Emulators_on_tvOS|Apple TV]]
|target = TIC-80
|website = [https://tic80.com/ tic80.com]
}}

'''[[wikipedia:TIC-80|TIC-80]]''' is a free and open-source (MIT Licensed)<ref>[https://github.com/nesbox/TIC-80/blob/main/LICENSE "TIC-80 / LICENSE"] - GitHub</ref> fantasy computer created by Vadim Grigoruk (Nesbox). It recreates the limited graphics (color and resolution) and audio capabilities of the 1980s/8-bit machines it is modeled after.

Due to TIC-80 being open source, it supports developing programs in the following languages:
* Lua, MoonScript, JavaScript, Wren, Fennel, Squirrel, Ruby, Janet, Scheme and Python.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Name
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
! scope="col"|Latest version
! scope="col"|[[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col"|Active
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
|TIC-80
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Lin|macOS|BSD|rpi|3DS}} {{Icon|Web|APK|iOS|AppleTV}}
|[https://github.com/nesbox/TIC-80 git] [https://github.com/brunophilipe/TIC-80 iOS/Apple TV] [https://tic80.com/ Website]
|{{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
|{{✓}}<ref>Except for the iOS/Apple TV version.</ref>
|{{✓}}
|}

==See also==
* [[CHIP-8 interpreters|CHIP-8]], the predecessor to fantasy consoles.
* [[MegaZeux]]

=References=
<references/>
[[Category:Console types]]
[[Category:Computers| ]]
[[Category:Not really emulators]]