Z-code interpreters
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This page shows stable interpreters for the Z-code format. They are listed in date order (latest release first).
Click to download the interpreter, or to play online, as appropriate.
| Interpreter | Link | Format | System | Updated | Multimedia support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parchment | Play | ADRIFT 4, Glulx, Hugo, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-code | Browser | 2023-02-21 | Colours, graphics |
| Gargoyle | Download | ADRIFT 4, AdvSys, AGT, Alan 2, Alan 3, Glulx, Hugo, Level 9, Magnetic Scrolls, ScottFree, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-code | Windows, macOS, Linux | 2023-02-20 | Different for each game format |
| Ozmoo | Download | Z-code | BBC Micro/Acorn Electron, Commodore 64/128, Other | 2022-12-26 | color effects (all platforms), loader image (C64 and Plus/4), sound effects (MEGA65) |
| ScummVM | Download | ADRIFT 4, AdvSys, AGT, Alan 2, Alan 3, Glulx, Hugo, Level 9, Magnetic Scrolls, Quest, ScottFree, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-code, Other | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Atari ST, Commodore Amiga, Other | 2022-10-31 | |
| Spatterlight | Download | ADRIFT 4, AdvSys, AGT, Alan 2, Alan 3, Glulx, Hugo, Level 9, Magnetic Scrolls, ScottFree, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-code | macOS | 2022-10-08 | Colors, graphics, sound |
| M4ZVM | Download | Z-code | Tandy TRS-80 | 2022-08-07 | No multimedia |
| M3ZVM | Download | Z-code | Tandy TRS-80 | 2022-08-01 | No multimedia |
| Lectrote | Download | Glulx, Hugo, Ink, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-code | Windows, macOS, Linux | 2022-07-22 | Graphics |
| Gelek Vanilla | Download | ADRIFT 4, AdvSys, AGT, Glulx, Level 9, Magnetic Scrolls, ScottFree, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-code | Linux | 2022-02-21 | |
| ElseIFPlayer | Play | Glulx, Hugo, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-code | Browser | 2021-07-27 | |
| Hunky Punk | Download | TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-code | Android | 2021-04-05 | |
| Windows Frotz | Download | Z-code | Windows | 2021-02-13 | Color, Graphics, Sound |
| Frotz for iOS | Download | Glulx, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-code | iOS | 2020-09-07 | Color, Graphics |
| Fabularium (F-Droid) | Download | ADRIFT 4, ADRIFT 5, AdvSys, AGT, Alan 2, Alan 3, Glulx, Hugo, Level 9, Magnetic Scrolls, ScottFree, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-code | Android | 2019-10-03 | Colors, graphics |
To see all Z-code interpreters, including ones that may not be stable, or that may not be as simple to download and run, you can use the search form or drilldown page (see navbox below).
Note: To update information about an interpreter, please go to its IFWiki page and choose "Edit with form." This list of interpreters will be updated automatically.
| Interpreters | |
|---|---|
| By format | ADRIFT • AdvSys • AGT • Alan • Glulx • Hugo • Magnetic Scrolls • TADS • Z-code |
| By system | Browser • Android • iOS • Linux • macOS • Windows |
| Browse | Recommended interpreters • Search form • Drilldown |
| Other software | Authoring systems • Utilities |