Applications related to gaming: interpreters, game development, etc.

Back in the 80s and in the 90s, game design wasn't something for the common gamer. There were a few programs to help creating games with a decent user interface, aimed at the non-developers, but to be honest there weren't that many.
Interpreters are programs that execute other programs without really emulating the system they were intended to run on. Interactive fiction interpreters, for example, are a must-have for text-adventure fans.

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Adventure Game Studio (AGS)

Windows 10/11LinuxMac OS1997freeware

Adventure Game Studio (AGS) is a software development tool that enables users to create point-and-click adventure games. It was originally created by Chris Jones and has been used by game developers to produce a variety of 2D adventure games. AGS provides a scripting language, a visual editor, and various other tools to simplify the game developmen...

Dungeon Master's Assistant Vol 1

DOS1988protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.

Dungeon Master's Assistant Vol 2

DOS1989protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.

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Windows XP/98/951997freeware

Magic: The Gathering Interactive Encyclopedia

Windows XP/98/951999 Wizards of the Coast

Magic: The Gathering Interactive Encyclopedia is an abandoned "educational" application and turn-based strategy game based on he Magic: The Gathering collectible card game. MTG: Interactive Encyclopedia was developed by Wizards of the Coast and released in 1999 for Windows XP, 98, 95. The base application contains Magic cards up to the Mercadi...