GB Studio
A drag-and-drop retro game creator for making Game Boy games, available for Mac, Linux, and Windows.
What is GB Studio?
GB Studio is a drag-and-drop game creation tool specifically designed for building retro adventure games compatible with the Game Boy handheld system. It combines an Electron-based desktop application with a C-based game engine using GBDK, allowing users to create games visually without coding. The tool exports to multiple formats including Game Boy ROMs, Analogue Pocket files, and web-playable builds.
Hobbyists, indie developers, educators, and retro gaming enthusiasts who want to create authentic Game Boy games without learning low-level programming or assembly language.
It offers a unique, code-free visual editor tailored for Game Boy development, lowering the barrier to entry compared to traditional game development tools. The integration with GBDK ensures hardware-accurate performance and compatibility, while the CLI and export options provide flexibility for advanced workflows.
Overview
A quick and easy to use drag and drop retro game creator for your favourite handheld video game system
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating retro-style adventure games for the original Game Boy hardware
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