# ScummVM: replacement executables for classic adventure games

> Replaces the executables of classic adventure games and RPGs with one program that runs the user's original data files. It began with LucasArts SCUMM games and now names many other titles.

- Type: Case study
- Targets: Game
- Category: Independent reconstruction cases
- Relationship: Independent reconstruction project
- Sources reviewed: 2026-10-22
- Added to the catalog: 2026-11-09
- Original resource: <https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm>
- Primary source: <https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm/blob/e0ddc60bfabb1efdf1e135006c8914ca59d0596c/README.md>
- Catalog page: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/scummvm-engine-case/>
- Record JSON: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/scummvm-engine-case/record.json>
- Chinese version: [简体中文](https://awesomerea.org/zh/resources/scummvm-engine-case/index.md)

## Requirements & limits

- ScummVM runs supported adventure and role-playing games from user-supplied original game data files.
- Supported games include Broken Sword, Myst and Blade Runner; supported editions and features vary by title.
- GPL-3.0, with COPYING in the tree. Game data remains under its own rights.

## Primary sources

1. <https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm/blob/e0ddc60bfabb1efdf1e135006c8914ca59d0596c/README.md>
2. <https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm/blob/e0ddc60bfabb1efdf1e135006c8914ca59d0596c/COPYING>

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