XPL0 Programming under WindowsHome | Windows | Raspberry Pi | MS-DOS This version of XPL0 runs under 64-bit Windows 7 through 11. It runs the Sieve benchmark 20 times faster than the DOS version running under DOSBox. Integers are 64 bits. Some experience with one of the other versions of XPL0 is assumed. XPLW is still being updated frequently. There is currently no XPLW manual, but the Raspberry Pi and DOS manuals cover about 95% of its features. Download xplw.zip (507k, 2-Sep-2026). Here are screenshots of some of the example programs included in the zip file:
Microsoft's ml64 assembler is required. It can be obtained as part of a free version of Visual Studio, available here: visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/.
GamesEven if you're not ready to program, you might enjoy trying some of these games. They're all written in XPLW and include their source code. They make good examples for more advanced programmers.
Video Poker
Try your luck and skill with Video Poker. Download poker.zip (117k, 29-May-2026).
Treat Halloween Treat: Little Herbie has donned his costume and is
eager for a night of trick-or-treating. Can you guide him through the
neighborhoods and collect all the treats? Download treat.zip (32k, 31-Jul-2026).
Matey
Challenge Matey to a game of chess - or play against another person with
Matey enforcing the rules. Move pieces with the mouse, specify skill
level, undo bad moves, view Matey's thinking. Download matey.zip (55k, 31-Jul-2026).
3D Isometric Sokoban Sliding box puzzle game with 36 levels. Download sokoban.zip (61k, 31-Jul-2026).
Mah Jongg Solitaire
Venerable Chinese tile game. 3D bamboo-laminated ivory tiles. Download mahjongg.zip (37k, 29-May-2026).
Asteroids
Classic Asteroids game with explosive sound effects. A 24-hour coding challenge. Download aster.zip (224k, 31-Jul-2026).
Last update: 2-Sep-2026
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