Edit and run adventure games with the Adventure Game Studio editor and engine.

github.com/adventuregamestudio/ags
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About Ags

Adventure Game Studio (AGS) is an IDE and engine for creating and running videogames in the adventure (quest) genre. This GitHub repository hosts the AGS editor and engine source code. It was created by Chris Jones in 1999 and open-sourced in 2011, and continues to be developed by contributors under the Artistic License 2.0.

You can use the repository to edit adventure games, build the runtime engine, and run games on supported systems. It includes a centralized build system using CMake with platform-specific instructions for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, iOS, and Emscripten Web port. On desktop, games launch from an engine executable or command-line argument, while Android supports a game launcher app or signed APK. Game settings are stored in acsetup.cfg.

It suits people interested in making or running adventure games, as well as those who want to build or modify the engine itself. The editor is Windows-only, so other users rely on Windows emulators such as WINE.

Key features

  • Create and run adventure genre videogames
  • Editor supported on Windows and WINE emulators
  • Build engine using centralized CMake system
  • Run Android games via launcher app or signed APK
  • Launch desktop games with executable or command-line argument
  • Adjust game settings in acsetup.cfg file
Best for: People who want to create, build, or run adventure genre games with AGS.
Good for
  • Includes both editor and engine source code
  • Documents builds for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and iOS
  • Provides community forums and release listings
Watch out for
  • Editor is only supported on MS Windows and WINE
  • Master branch may contain unstable or untested code
  • Only the latest release branch is regularly updated

Ags at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android, iOS, Windows
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Ags FAQ

What is Adventure Game Studio?
It is an IDE and engine for creating and running adventure genre videogames. This repository contains the editor and engine source code.
Which systems can run AGS games?
Desktop games run from an engine executable or command-line argument. Android games run through a launcher app or as a signed APK.
Where are stable versions and support available?
Stable editor versions are listed on the Adventure Game Studio site and the repository Releases page. Community forums provide additional help.
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