ScummVM - Classic adventure gaming

NO GAME DATA FILES ARE INCLUDED.

ScummVM allows players to enjoy numerous classic graphical point-and-click adventures and role-playing games, including SCUMM titles such as Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle, as well as Revolution's Beneath A Steel Sky, among others. Please note that NO GAME DATA FILES ARE INCLUDED; you will need to provide your own.

For additional details, demonstrations, and a selection of free-to-download adventure games, explore our site for more information.

A quick-start guide can also be found on our site, which offers insights into configuring Android-specific settings and directions to locate further assistance.

Join our community discussions regarding the Android version on our web forum.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.1.1. Is ScummVM an emulator?

No! ScummVM actually replaces the original executable file that shipped with the game. This means that your games can run on platforms they were never designed for! For an in-depth look at how ScummVM works, see the About ScummVM wiki page.

1.1.2. Is ScummVM free?

ScummVM is released under the GPL (General Public License), so it’s more than just free. ScummVM source code is available for you to do whatever you want with it, but if you make modifications and redistribute your work, you must make your source code available.

The ScummVM team would be delighted if you send them your modifications, so that the changes you’ve made can be merged into the main source code. See the Developer Central wiki page for contributing guidelines.

1.1.3. Can I create my own games using ScummVM?

A few engines supported by ScummVM have publicly available authoring tools. See this wiki page for more information.

1.1.4. I want to compile ScummVM myself from the source code. How do I do this?

See the Compiling ScummVM wiki page.

1.1.5 Can I run my pirated/abandonware/warez/unauthorized copies of a game?

Our project has a strict no-piracy policy. Hence, we do not provide any support when it becomes evident that you did not obtain your game copy legally.

We outlined a more detailed response on our Wiki.

And no, “abandonware” is not a proper legal concept in any country. Just like how it’s not legal to copy a book under copyright because it is out-of-print, it is not legal to copy a game under copyright because the company is no longer selling it.

In addition, some versions of games downloaded from random websites may have been modified to include malware that could compromise your computer.

1.2 Using ScummVM

1.2.1. How do I install ScummVM onto my device?

See Start here!.

1.2.2. How do I get game files onto my device?

For general guidance, see the Handling game files page. For platform-specific information, see the relevant page in the OTHER PLATFORMS section of the sidebar.

ScummVM has cloud and LAN functionality to simplify the file transfer process. For more information, see Connecting a cloud service and Using the local web server.

1.2.3. On what platform(s) will ScummVM run?

See our Platforms wiki page for a full list. We have guides available for many of the supported platforms, see the relevant page in the OTHER PLATFORMS section of the sidebar.

1.2.4. Where do I find the configuration file?

See Configuration file.

1.3 Playing games

1.3.1. Can I only play LucasArts SCUMM games?

Although the ScummVM project started by reverse-engineering just the LucasArts SCUMM games, the project now supports hundreds of games from many different game developers. See the full list of supported games here. There is a caveat; not all supported games are playable on all platforms. Often this is because the game is simply too CPU intensive for the device, or because of some other hardware or software limitation. If a game is not available on a platform, you will not be able to add it to ScummVM.

1.3.2. Where do I get the games?

See the ScummVM Where to get the games wiki page.

1.3.3. How do I install games from my floppy discs/CDs?

Generally speaking, you do not need to install the games. You only need to point ScummVM to the game files contained on these discs. For a complete guide, see Handling game files.

1.3.4. Do I need the original game discs?

Ideally yes, however we know that a lot of people don’t! If you do not have any hard copy games, there are some digital options available, including some games that have been released as freeware. See the ScummVM Where to get the games wiki page.

1.3.5. How do I get the Macintosh versions of games to work?

See Handling Macintosh game files

1.3.6. How do I know if I can play my game using ScummVM?

The best place to check is the Compatibility page on the ScummVM website. You can also have a look at the full list of supported games here.

1.3.7. I have saved games from when I played the original game - can I use these with ScummVM?

This is only supported for a select number of games. See the wiki page for the game you are playing.

1.3.8. Where are my games saved?

See Saving and loading a game.

1.3.9. How do I launch a game straight from the game folder?

Games must be added to and started from the ScummVM Launcher; they cannot be started directly from the game files. See Adding and playing a game.

1.3.10. What are the in-game keyboard shortcuts?

A list of default shortcuts can be found on the Keyboard shortcuts page. From version 2.2.0 you can also create custom shortcuts on the Keymaps tab.

1.3.11. What is the ScummVM policy on fanmade mods (unofficial subtitles & translations, upscaled graphics & audio, etc.)?

Some engines support fan mods, but ScummVM does not endorse any mods that infringe the copyright of the original rights holders. This includes graphic and audio “upscales” that redistribute modified game assets without permission.