ScummVM - General Guide

ScummVM is a engine which allows you to run certain classic graphical adventure and role-playing games.

Note:

ScummVM-SA is not implemented in RetroDECK yet. But will be available in a future version, only the ScummVM RetroArch Core exists for now.

ScummVM Links

Resource	Link
ScummVM - Freeware Games	Link
ScummVM - Game Compatibility and ID List	Link
ScummVM - Github	Link
ScummVM - Guides	Link
ScummVM - Webpage	Link
ScummVM - Wiki	Link

Where to put the games?

ScummVM games should be put into the retrodeck/roms/scummvm/ directory.

What file formats are supported?

File Format	Description
.scummvm	ScummVM game directory

Does ScummVM require BIOS or Firmware?

No

Directory structure

Type	Directory	Comment
ROMs	`retrodeck/roms/scummvm/`

Adding ScummVM Games to RetroDECK: Creating `.scummvm` Files

This guide applies to both ScummVM-SA and the ScummVM RetroArch Core.

Example

The following example uses Beneath a Steel Sky.

Step 1: Add the Game Files

Move the uncompressed game files into the ScummVM ROM directory:

retrodeck/roms/scummvm/Beneath a Steel Sky/

Step 2: Rename the Game Directory

Rename the directory by adding .scummvm to its name:

retrodeck/roms/scummvm/Beneath a Steel Sky.scummvm/

Step 3: Create the `.scummvm` File

Create an empty text file inside the game directory.
Name the file exactly the same as the directory, including the .scummvm extension.

Resulting path:

retrodeck/roms/scummvm/Beneath a Steel Sky.scummvm/Beneath a Steel Sky.scummvm

Step 4: Determine the ScummVM ID

Look up the game's ScummVM ID or ScummVM ID Key in the ScummVM - Gamelist.

Step 5: Add the ScummVM Identifier

Open the .scummvm file and add one identifier on the first line only.

Use either the ScummVM ID (recommended) or the ScummVM ID Key
Do not add spaces, extra lines, or any other text

Examples:

ScummVM ID (recommended):

sky:sky

ScummVM ID Key:

sky

Step 6: Launch the Game

The game should now be detected and launch correctly in RetroDECK.