Retro Gadgets

Retro Gadgets is a sandbox for making small electronic devices that look as though they belong on an old workbench. You can build, decorate, and program them. The Windows version can be tested through Winlator, but Android compatibility for this build has not been verified.

Gameplay

Choose parts, place them on a case, and decide what the gadget should do. A working display or button is only the beginning; code can turn the arrangement into a small game, clock, instrument, or something less practical. The workshop encourages tinkering without requiring a campaign objective. It rewards players who enjoy making a device feel like their own.

System Requirements

The PC values below use the publisher listing where available; unconfirmed recommendations are marked accordingly.

Windows PC

PC componentMinimumRecommended
CPUIntel Core2Duo 2GHz or AMD equivalent (or better)Intel Core i5 series or AMD equivalent (or better)
GPUIntel HD series 5000 (or better) or discrete video card512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card (shader model 4)
RAM4 GB RAM8 GB RAM

Android / Winlator

Android / WinlatorMinimumRecommended
Snapdragon865 (suggested test device)8 Gen 2 (suggested test device)
MediaTekDimensity 1200 (suggested test device)Dimensity 9000 (suggested test device)
RAM8 GB (suggested)12 GB (suggested)

The Android entries are editorial starting points, not official requirements or measured results. No reliable Winlator FPS result is available for this exact build. If it launches, test at 720p with low settings first; performance depends on the phone GPU, driver, game version, and translation overhead.

Retro Gadgets Review Video

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Game Details

  • Version 0.1.8
  • Publisher Licorice ehf
  • Developer Licorice ehf, Studio Evil
  • Release Date 2022-11-30
  • System OS Windows 8, 10, 11 (64-bit)
  • API DirectX 9.0c
  • Resolution 1920x1080
  • File Size 166 MB
  • Pre-installed Yes
  • Genre/Tags
    Simulation Education

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