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GB Studio
A quick and easy to use drag and drop retro game creator for Game Boy
by Chris Maltby
Official site: flathub.org
About GB Studio
GB Studio is drag and drop game creator for making Game Boy games
It is designed to be usable by people with little to no previous programming knowledge using simple visual scripting but also provides multiple access points for advanced users to access the game engine's virtual machine (GBVM) and to directly modify game engine's C and Z80 assembly code through plugins.
You can generate ROM files that can be run in an emulator, on a web page or on real Game Boy hardware
How to install GB Studio
- 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 dev.gbstudio.gb-studio
- Open GB Studio once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is GB Studio free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where GB Studio is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install GB Studio from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub dev.gbstudio.gb-studio. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is GB Studio safe?
GB Studio 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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