// R-OTIndependent runtime / WebAssembly
OpenTyrian,
take flight.
A complete arcade shoot-’em-up in its own WebAssembly runtime. Pilot through Tyrian 2000’s freeware campaign with browser-local saves; this engine does not share Doom’s WAD loader, game loop or data files.
- Runtime
- SDL2 / WebAssembly
- Content
- Tyrian 2000 freeware data
- Session
- Browser IndexedDB saves
- Input
- Keyboard / touch / gamepad*
D-pad: steer / menus
△ mode · □ sidekick · ○ fire · × sidekick
Freeware data, libre engine: OpenTyrian2000 engine code is GPLv2-or-later. The bundled Tyrian 2000 data is the project-documented freeware release; its original readme is retained. Engine license · Data notice · Source notice. *Gamepad support is delegated to SDL and browser capability.
About OpenTyrian2000
An arcade vertical shooter running in its own OpenTyrian2000 WebAssembly module. It bundles the project-documented freeware Tyrian 2000 data, persists saves inside the browser and provides PSP-style touch controls without sharing Doom’s WAD loader or game loop.
- Genre
- Action
- Developer
- OpenTyrian2000 project
- License
- GPLv2-or-later engine · project-documented freeware data · notices retained
- Runtime
- Bundled independent runtime
- Controls
- keyboard, on-screen touch controls, gamepad, fullscreen mode
- Content status
- Free / bundled
OpenTyrian2000: frequently asked questions
Is OpenTyrian2000 free to play on PLAYCHIVE?
Yes. OpenTyrian2000 runs free in your browser. PLAYCHIVE bundles the engine and the game content it needs, distributed under their own open or freeware terms (GPLv2-or-later engine · project-documented freeware data · notices retained). There is no sign-up and no file upload step.
Do I need to install anything to play OpenTyrian2000?
No. OpenTyrian2000 runs directly in a modern desktop or mobile browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, using WebAssembly or HTML5. No account is required.
Can I play OpenTyrian2000 on a phone or with a controller?
PLAYCHIVE supports keyboard, on-screen touch controls, gamepad and fullscreen mode. Where the runtime allows it, phones get PSP-style on-screen controls, and desktop browsers accept keyboard, mouse and a connected gamepad.
Who makes OpenTyrian2000 and what is its license?
OpenTyrian2000 is developed by OpenTyrian2000 project. License and attribution: GPLv2-or-later engine · project-documented freeware data · notices retained. PLAYCHIVE is a non-commercial hub and keeps upstream notices with each runtime.
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