Kwyll is a new type of game creator inspired by classic 8-bit machines like the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. It’s designed to make retro game creation fun and accessible for everyone.

No! Kwyll features a friendly graphical programming system so non-programmers can create their own games without needing to write code.

Initially, Kwyll is focused on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum range of computers from 1982, with potential for more retro platforms in the future.

You can check out our YouTube channel for updates, join our Discord community, or support development on Patreon and Ko-fi.

The current plan is to release a public beta on or around Crash Live 2025, which is mid November. Plans may change, join the Discord to be kept up to date on the latest information.

Kwyll is designed to be flexible within the constraints of the target platform, it imposes no specific limitations on the type of game you can make, the logic system is powerful and flexible. The main limitation at the initial release for the Spectrum is that it doesn't support scrolling, so screen/room based games only (unless you get creative).

The main limitation, apart from machine capabilities, is the amount of memory available for your game. At beta release 1.0, Kwyll will support only the 48k Spectrum, and it is hoped to provide between 15 and 20KB for game data. There are various tools in Kwyll to optimise your game, and many tips and tricks to be learned to maximise the available space, many of which are actively discussed on the Discord server.