Terminal Micro Engine | A tiny DOS-style game engine

TERMINAL MICRO ENGINE

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I always recommend downloading the latest version of the engine! If you are upgrading from an older version, your json files are still compatible  

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Terminal Micro Engine is a compact HTML/JS micro-engine for building retro terminal narrative games with an optional viewport . Fully JSON-driven, no JavaScript required.

lightweight JSON-driven narrative/systemic engine perfect for creating:

• Terminal-style games
• Exploration simulators
• Sci-fi / submarine / space stations
• Horror micro-narratives
• Puzzle room/sector-based adventures
• Minimalist survival experiences

Games made with this engine: PROTOCOL RED and LOKI-10 

CREATE YOUR GAME AT THE TERMINAL LOG JAM

Core Features

• Terminal command parser (look, scan, movement, custom actions)
• Viewport system (static / tileset / setViewport / jumpscare)
• Room system + onEnter actions
• Global events (onCommand / timer)
• Flags/variables for branching logic
• JSON-based: GAME_DATA defines the entire game
• Complete user guide included!

Included Editor

• Live terminal + viewport preview
• JSON editor + validator
• Auto-add Room / Event tools
• Local viewport override
• One-click ZIP export (HTML runtime)

Export Output

index.html
engine.js
game_data.js
style.css
assets/
  

Works on itch.io, GitHub Pages, and any static hosting. Lightweight, self-contained, JSON-driven.