OHRRPGCE

Spec sheet

Purpose

OHRRPGCE is a free, open-source utility for creating 2D role-playing games in a style similar to classic Final Fantasy games.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Free plan

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

License

The engine source is available under a dual GPLv2+ and MIT license, and games made with the engine may be distributed or sold under any terms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Founded

1996Read 19 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Android support

The download page says the Android version is currently unstable and only works on Android 11 or older.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Built-in features

The HOWTO covers map and character graphics, maps, NPCs, text boxes, items, shops, menus, battles, sound effects, animated map tiles, zones, and vehicles.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Community

The project describes a community where users share ideas, ask and answer questions, and find forums suited to new or advanced users.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Core tools

The editor is commonly called Custom.exe and the game player is commonly called Game.exe.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Downloads

The stable release download page lists Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux packages, along with source code and games.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Game types

The scripting language has been used to create non-RPG games, and the engine can make games of varying complexity.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Mobile export

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Nightly builds

Nightly builds preview the next incomplete version and are not considered stable; editing a game with one updates its file format, which an older stable editor may not fully understand.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Programming

No programming is required to create a game, though the engine also has a scripting language for customization.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Project history

The project was started by James Paige, work began in 1996, and the editor was first released in late 1997 or early 1998.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Scripting

OHRRPGCE provides plotscripting tutorials, a command dictionary, and a HamsterSpeak specification.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Scripting languages

HamsterSpeakRead 24 Sep 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Source code model

open_sourceRead 24 Sep 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Support resources

Documentation includes a beginner HOWTO, a FAQ, built-in editor help available with F1, tutorials, and scripting references.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

System requirements

The system requirements page says a typical RPG may run with approximately a 400MHz Pentium 2 and 20–40MB of free memory, while some non-RPG games may need more.Read 11 Oct 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Target platforms

Windows,macOS,GNU/Linux,AndroidRead 24 Sep 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Visual scripting

NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · rpg.hamsterrepublic.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Game Engine Software#52 of 928.2