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ScummVM - General Guide

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

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 and file

Does ScummVM require BIOS or Firmware?

No

Directory structure

Type Directory Comment
Cloud Root retrodeck/storage/scummvm/cloud_root rootpath
Extra retrodeck/storage/scummvm/extra extrapath
Icons retrodeck/storage/scummvm/icons iconspath
ROMs retrodeck/roms/scummvm/
Saves RA retrodeck/saves/scummvm/ ScummVM (RetroArch Core)
Saves SA retrodeck/saves/scummvm/scummvm-sa ScummVM (Standalone)
Screenshots retrodeck/screenshots/scummvm
Themes retrodeck/storage/scummvm/themes themepath

How-to: Add ScummVM Games to RetroDECK

This guide applies to both ScummVM (Standalone) and the ScummVM RetroArch Core.

Example

The following example uses Beneath a Steel Sky.

Creating .scummvm Files

  • Add the Game Files: Move the uncompressed game files into the ScummVM ROM directory: retrodeck/roms/scummvm/Beneath a Steel Sky/
  • *Rename the directory; Add .scummvm to the directory name: retrodeck/roms/scummvm/Beneath a Steel Sky.scummvm/
  • Create the .scummvm File: Create an empty text file inside the game directory. Name it exactly the same as the directory, including .scummvm: retrodeck/roms/scummvm/Beneath a Steel Sky.scummvm/Beneath a Steel Sky.scummvm
  • Add the ScummVM identifier (ScummVM ID and ScummVM ID Key): Open the .scummvm file and add one identifier on the first line only. Use the ScummVM ID and do not add spaces, additional lines, or other text.

Beneath a Steel Sky.scummvm contents:

sky:sky
  • Launch the game: The game should now be detected and launch correctly in RetroDECK.