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Gargoyle
An Interactive Fiction Player
by Chris Spiegel
Official site: flathub.org
About Gargoyle
Gargoyle is an IF player that supports all the major interactive
fiction formats.
Most interactive fiction is distributed as portable game files.
These portable game files come in many formats. In the past, you
used to have to download a separate player (interpreter) for each
format of IF you wanted to play.
Gargoyle includes the AdvSys, Agility, Alan 2 and 3, Bocfel, Git,
Glulxe, Hugo, JACL, Level 9, Magnetic, Scare, ScottFree, and TADS
2/3 interpreters.
How to install Gargoyle
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.garglk.Gargoyle
- Open Gargoyle once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gargoyle free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Gargoyle is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Gargoyle from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.garglk.Gargoyle. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Gargoyle safe?
Gargoyle downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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