Simon Tatham's Portable Puzzle Collection
9 months ago
- #cross-platform
- #puzzle-games
- #open-source
- Simon Tatham's Portable Puzzle Collection is a set of one-player puzzle games that run on Unix (GTK), Windows, and can be played online via Java or JavaScript applets.
- The MacOS version is no longer maintained due to the developer's old Mac no longer functioning, but web versions remain available.
- The collection was created to provide small, portable games that can be played across different platforms without compatibility issues.
- Games include re-implementations of existing puzzles like Galaxies, Keen, Loopy, Map, Pattern, Pearl, Range, Rectangles, Solo, and Undead.
- Each game comes with links to web versions (JavaScript/Java), Windows binaries, and manuals.
- The software is distributed under the MIT license, allowing free use and modification, except for claiming authorship or holding the developer liable.
- Windows users can download executables, a help file, a .zip archive, or an MSI installer.
- Source code is available for Unix systems supporting GTK, and there are third-party ports for mobile devices.
- Developer documentation is provided for those interested in creating new puzzles or front ends for additional platforms.
- Bug reports and patches are welcome, with specific instructions for reporting issues, especially those involving puzzle solutions.