Mean Hamster software directory
Practical software for classic computers, modern desktop tools, and specialist studio work—designed and supported by Mean Hamster.
Native games and cartridge-assisted play for your favorite machines.
Free · Windows · v1.1.16 · Mac (Apple Silicon) v1.1.15Native games · Original computer’s CPU
Prepare sixteen AGI adventures for both C64 and Atari XL/XE, plus other native C64 games. AGI-64 and AGI-ANTIC run on the original machine’s CPU; the cartridge supplies storage.
Free · Windows · v2.1.8 · Mac (Apple Silicon) v2.1.5Cartridge-assisted games, emulators & devices
Team up your C64 or Atari XL/XE with the processor in a supported cartridge. MPE powers enhanced games, emulators, an optional desktop and peripheral features.
Boot an old PC, then make it your own.
Beta 3 - FreeRetro operating system
Free bootable desktop disk images for 386-class PCs and for 8086, 8088, and V20 computers with CGA.
$10.00HamsterOS add-on disk
Add the bigger Beta 3 apps and upgrades: four-player HCommand, HamWrite, HamSheets, extra games, help, fonts, templates, savers, and the full updater.
Free softwareInteractive fiction · PC edition
A standalone Z-machine interpreter for HamsterOS on PCs, including Zork I and support for .z1 through .z6 story files. Unzip the package to your HamsterOS hard drive.
Bring classic and modern computers together.
Free browser · Optional paid Plus serviceFree browser plus optional service
HamNet is the free classic-computer browser. HamNet+ is the optional hosted service that transforms modern HTTPS pages for old hardware.
Free · Mean Hamster account requiredChat across classic and modern computers
Chat across HamsterOS, Amiga, Classic Mac, Windows and modern macOS. HamChat is free and does not require HamNet+ or Hamster Extras.
Free softwareAmiga networking package
HamTCP, HamNet and HamChat together in one Amiga installer, with network setup, diagnostics and updates. Choose your computer for package requirements and downloads.
Read, write and rescue classic media.
v1.5.10 out nowFloppy imaging
A clean Windows and Mac GUI for GreaseWeazle floppy imaging, with downloads and updates hosted by Mean Hamster.
Custom keepsakes and development projects.
Select projectsDevelopment partner
Production, game development, design, ports, and technical support from the Mean Hamster team behind decades of shipped software.
