This is a set of lists of known ROM-based software.
Lower ROMs
BASIC ROMs
| Category / Name | Year | Author | Description / Comment | Number of Roms | ROM Position | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC 464 Basic | 1985 | Amstrad - Locomotive | Locomotive BASIC 1.0 | 1 | 0 | CPC 464 Basic ROM |
| CPC 664 Basic | 1985 | Amstrad - Locomotive | Locomotive BASIC 1.1 - Dumped from CPC 664 | 1 | 0 | CPC 664 Basic ROM |
| CPC 464+ and 6128+ Basic | 1990 | Amstrad - Locomotive | Locomotive BASIC 1.1 - Dumped from 6128 Plus System Cartridge | 1 | 0 | CPC 6128+ Basic ROM |
| CPC 6128 Basic English | 1986 | Amstrad - Locomotive | Locomotive BASIC 1.1 - Dumped from CPC 6128 | 1 | 0 | CPC 6128 Basic ROM |
| CPC 6128 Basic French | 1985 | Amstrad - Locomotive | 1 | 0 | CPC 6128 Basic French ROMs | |
| CPC 6128 Basic Spanish | 1985 | Amstrad - Locomotive | 1 | 0 | CPC 6128 Basic Spanish |
DOS / RAMdisc ROMs
Alternative OS ROMs
| Category / Name | Year | Author | Description / Comment | Number of Roms | ROM Position | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPM+ | 1988 | Graduate Software - Digital Research - Amstrad | 2 | 1-15(31) | CP/M+ ROMs | |
| CPM Accessory ROM 1 | 1988 | Graduate Software | Requires CPM+ to be installed | 1 | 1-15 | CPM Accesory ROM 1 |
| CPM Plus ROM by Vorax | 19xx | Graduate - Vorax | 2 | 1-15(31) | Vorax CPM Plus ROMs | |
| DES - Desktop Environment System | 1994 | Michael Beckett - Campursoft | 2 | 1-15(31) | DES Desktop Environment System ROMs | |
| FutureOS | 1989- 2016 | FutureSoft | Advanced OS for CPC6128 and 6128Plus | 4 | ROM A: 0-15(31) | FutureOS |
| FutureOS expansion ROM | 2016 | FutureSoft | ROManager 2.14 on ROM | 1 | 0-255 | FutureOS |
| FutureOS expansion ROM | 2016 | FutureSoft | Applications on ROM | 1 | 0-255 | FutureOS |
| SymbOS | 2007- 2016 | Prodatron | 4 | 1-15? | SymbOS ROMs |
Background Utility ROMs
Language Compiler ROMs
| Category / Name | Year | Author | Description / Comment | Number of Roms | ROM Position | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCPL | 1985 | Arnor | 1 | - | BCPL ROM | |
| Maxam 1.0 | 1985 | Arnor | 1 | - | Maxam 1.0 ROM | |
| Maxam 1.14 | 1985 | Arnor | 1 | - | Maxam 1.14 ROM | |
| Maxam 1.5 | 1985 | Arnor | 1 | - | Maxam 1.5 ROM | |
| PhrozenC v1.1 | 2010 | NoRecess | 1 | - | PhrozenC 1.1 ROM |
Full Program ROMs
| Category / Name | Year | Author | Description / Comment | Number of Roms | ROM Position | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Advanced OCP Art Studio | ? | Rainbird | Unofficial Hack 1.0 - Based on v2.4, the features 'Printer Menu' 'Password' and 'Software Backup were removed to reduce the program size | 3 | - | The Advanced OCP Art Studio ROM |
| BrunWord | ? | Brunning Software | - | Link Required | ||
| Draughts | 1986 | Unknown | Possibly a converted Basic Program | 1 | - | Draughts ROM |
| Micro Music Creator | 1988 | First Byte | 2 | - | Micro-Music Creator ROMs | |
| Protext 1.20 | 1985 | Arnor | Word Processor | 1 | - | Protext 1.20 ROM |
| Protext 1.22 | 1985 | Arnor | Word Processor | 1 | - | Protext 1.22 ROM |
| ProMerge Plus 1.0 | 1986 | Arnor | Mail merge for Protext | 1 | - | Promerge Plus 1.0 ROM |
| ProPrint 1.52 | 1993 | Campursoft | Print enhancer for Protext | 1 | - | ProPrint 1.52 ROM |
| ProSpell 1.04 | 1985 | Arnor | Spellchecking utility for Protext | 1 | - | Prospell 1.04 ROM |
| ProSpell 1.10 | 1986 | Arnor | Spellchecking utility for Protext | 1 | - | Prospell 1.10 ROM |
| STarKos 1.21 | ? | Arkos | Music Tracker | 2-3 | - | STarKos 1.21 |
Hardware Dependent ROMs
Game ROMs
(most files taken from this forum thread here )
| Category / Name | Year | Author | Description / Comment | Number of Roms | ROM Position | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahhh | 1988 | CRL Group PLC. | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Ahhh ROM |
| Air Traffic Control | 1984 | Hewson Consultants | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Air Traffic Control ROM |
| Airwolf | 1985 | Amsoft/Elite Systems | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Airwolf ROM |
| Alex Higgins World Snooker | 1985 | Amsoft/Gem Software | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Alex Higgins World Snooker ROM |
| Anarchy | 1988 | Hewson/Rack-It | Converted to launch from ROM by Axelay | 1 | - | Anarchy ROM |
| Android One | 1985 | Vortex Software | Converted to launch from ROM by SyX | 1 | - | Android One ROM |
| Arkanoid | 1987 | Ocean Software | Launch from ROM with |ARKANOID | 1 | - | Arkanoid ROM |
| Astro Attack | 1984 | Amsoft | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Astro Attack ROM |
| Atlantis | 1985 | Cobra Soft | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Atlantis ROM |
| Avenger | 1986 | Gremlin Graphics | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Avenger ROMs |
| Blagger | 1984 | Amsoft/Alligata Software | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Blagger ROM |
| Bomb Jack I & II | 1986-7 | Elite Systems | Converted to launch from ROM by SyX | 3 | - | Bomb Jack I & II ROMs |
| Boulder Dash | 1985 | Mirrorsoft | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Boulder Dash ROM |
| Braxx Bluff | 1985 | Amsoft | Launch from ROM with |BRAXX | 1 | - | Braxx Bluff ROM |
| Bruce Lee | 1984 | Americana/Mastertronic | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Bruce Lee ROM |
| Chuckie Egg | 1985 | A&F Software | Converted to launch from ROM | 1 | - | Chuckie Egg ROM |
| Classic Axiens | 1986 | Bubble Bus Software | Converted to launch from ROM by TFM | 1 | - | Classic Axiens ROM |
| Classic Invaders | 1986 | Bubble Bus Software | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Classic Invaders ROM |
| Chopper Squad | 1984 | Interceptor Software | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Chopper Squad ROM |
| Codename MAT | 1984 | Amsoft | Launch from ROM with |CODEMAT | 2 | - | Codename MAT ROMs |
| CPC Invaders | 1993 | STS Software | Converted to launch from ROM by 00WReX | 1 | - | CPC Invaders ROM |
| Cyber Huhn | 2013 | TFM, MacDeath, Tom&Jerry | CPCWiki 16KB Game ROM competition 2013 | 1 | - | Cyber Huhn ROM |
| Dead on Time | 2010 | Psytronik/Paul Kooistra | Launch from ROM with |DOT | 2 | - | Dead on Time ROMs |
| Defend or Die | 1985 | Alligata Software | Converted to launch from ROM by arnoldemu | 1 | - | Defend or Die ROM |
| Donkey Kong | 1986 | Ocean Software | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Donkey Kong ROM |
| Don't Panic | 1985 | Firebird | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Don't Panic ROM |
| Dragon's Gold | 1985 | Amsoft | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Dragon's Gold ROM |
| Electro Freddy | 1984 | Amsoft/Softspot | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Electro Freddy ROM |
| Equinox | 1986 | Mikro-Gen | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Equinox ROMs |
| Everyone's a Wally | 1985 | Mikro-Gen | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Everyone's a Wally ROMs |
| Finders Keepers | 1985 | Mastertronic | Converted to launch from ROM by Axelay | 1 | - | Finders Keepers ROM |
| Fire Ant | 1984 | Mogul Communications | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Fire ant ROM |
| Frost byte | 1986 | MikroGen | Converted to launch from ROM by Axelay | 1 | - | Frost Byte ROM |
| Fu-Kung In Las Vegas | 1985 | Amsoft/Romik | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Fu-Kung In Las Vegas ROM |
| Game Of Dragons | 1985 | Amsoft | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Game Of Dragons ROM |
| Gauntlet (Defender Clone) | 1985 | Micro Power Ltd. | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Gauntlet ROM |
| Ghouls | 1984 | Micro Power Ltd. | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Ghouls ROM |
| Gilligan's Gold | 1984 | Ocean Software | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Gilligan's Gold ROM |
| Glider Rider | 1986 | Quicksilva | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Glider Rider ROMs |
| Grand Prix Driver | 1984 | Amsoft/Britannia Software Ltd | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Grand Prix Driver ROM |
| Grand Prix Rally II | 1985 | Amsoft/Loriciels | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Grand Prix Rally II ROM |
| Great Gurianos | 1987 | Hit Pak | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Great Gurianos ROMs |
| Hagar | ???? | The Black System | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Hagar ROM |
| Harrier Attack | 1984 | Amsoft/Durell Software | Converted to launch from ROM | 1 | - | Harrier Attack ROM |
| Harvey Headbanger | 1986 | Firebird | Launch from ROM with |HARVEY | 1 | - | Harvey Headbanger ROM |
| Head Over Heels | 1987 | Ocean Software | Converted to launch from ROM by SyX | 3 | 9, 16 and 17 | Head Over Heels ROMs |
| Herbert's Dummy Run | 1985 | Mikron-Gen | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Herbert's Dummy Run ROMs |
| Highway Encounter | 1985 | Vortex Software | Converted to launch from ROM by Axelay | 2 | - | Highway Encounter ROMs |
| Home Runner | 1984 | Amsoft/Britannia Software Ltd | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Home Runner ROM |
| House Of Usher | 1984 | Amsoft/Indescomp | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | House Of Usher ROM |
| Hunchback | 1985 | Amsoft/Ocean Software | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Hunchback ROM |
| Into Oblivion | 1986 | Mastertronic | Converted to launch from ROM by Axelay | 1 | - | Into Oblivion ROM |
| Jammin | 1984 | Amsoft | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Jammin ROM |
| Karl's Treasure Hunt | 1984 | Software Projects Ltd. | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Karl's Treasure Hunt ROM |
| Killer Gorilla | 1987 | Ocean Software | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Killer Gorilla ROM |
| Knight Lore | 1985 | Ultimate Play The Game | Converted to launch from ROM by MiguelSky | 2 | - | Knight Lore ROMs |
| Kong Strikes Back | 1984 | Ocean Software | Converted to launch from ROM | 1 | - | Kong Strikes Back ROMs |
| Krakout | 1987 | Gremlin Graphics | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Krakout ROMs |
| Lab Escape | 2013 | EgoTrip | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Lab Escape ROM |
| Light Force | 1986 | FTL | Launch from ROM with |LIGHTFORCE | 2 | - | Light Force ROMs |
| Loom (Preview) | ? | Epsilon | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Loom Preview ROM |
| Manic Miner | 1984 | Amsoft/Software Projects | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Manic Miner ROM |
| Monty on the Run | 1986 | Gremlin Graphics | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Monty on the Run ROMs |
| Moon Buggy | 1985 | Anirog Software | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Moon Buggy ROM |
| Mutant Monty | 1984 | Amsoft/Artic Computing | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Mutant Monty ROM |
| Nemesis the Warlock | 1987 | Martech | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Nemesis the Warlock ROMs |
| Nebulus | 1988 | HEWSON | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Nebulus ROMs |
| Oh Mummy | 1984 | Amsoft | Converted to launch from ROM | 1 | - | Oh Mummy ROM |
| One Man And His Droid | 1985 | Mastertronic | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | One Man And His Droid ROM |
| Overkoban | 2013 | Tom&Jerry, Supersly, Eldrik | CPCWiki 16KB Game ROM competition 2013 | 1 | - | Overkoban ROM |
| Pac-Man | 1986 | T and T | Converted to launch from ROM by Nilquader | 1 | - | Pacman ROM |
| Punchy | 1985 | Amsoft/Mr. Micro | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Punchy ROM |
| Pyjamarama | 1985 | Amsoft | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Pyjamarama ROMs |
| Relentless | 2013 | Axelay, Rexbeng, Tom&Jerry | CPCWiki 16KB Game ROM competition 2013 | 1 | - | Relentless ROM |
| Roland Ahoy! | 1984 | Amsoft/Computersmith | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Roland Ahoy! ROM |
| Roland Goes Digging | 1984 | Amsoft | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Roland Goes Digging ROM |
| Roland Goes Square Bashing | 1984 | Amsoft | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Roland Goes Square Bashing ROM |
| Roland On The Ropes | 1984 | Amsoft/Indescomp | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Roland On The Ropes ROM |
| Ruff and Reddy | ???? | Nick Campbell | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Ruff and Reddy ROMs |
| Satellite Warrior | 1985 | Amsoft | Launch from ROM with |SATWAR | 2 | - | Satellite Warrior ROMs |
| Sentinel | 1987 | Firebird | Launch from ROM with |SENTINEL | 1 | - | Sentinel ROM |
| Space Hawks | 1984 | Amsoft/Durell Software | Converted to launch from ROM by 00WReX | 1 | - | Space Hawks ROM |
| Space Mania | 1986 | Neil Kolban (ACU) | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Space Mania ROM |
| Spannerman | 1984 | Amsoft/Gem Software | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Spannerman ROM |
| Speed King | 1985 | Mastertronic | Converted to launch from ROM by Axelay | 1 | - | Speed King ROM |
| Spy vs Spy | 1985 | First Star | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | Spy vs Spy ROMs |
| Star Firebirds | 1986 | Firebird | Converted to launch from ROM by Axelay | 1 | - | Star Firebirds ROM |
| Subtera Puzlo | 2013 | EgoTrip, Redbox | CPCWiki 16KB Game ROM competition 2013 | 1 | - | Subtera Puzlo ROM |
| Tapper | 1986 | Amsoft/Bally Midway/Sega | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Tapper ROM |
| Tempest | 1986 | Activision | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Tempest ROM |
| Three Weeks in Paradise | 1986 | Mikro-Gen | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | 3 Weeks in Paradise ROMs |
| The Prize | 1985 | Amsoft/Arcade Software | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | The Prize ROM |
| The Curse of Sherwood | 1987 | Mastertronic | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 2 | - | The Curse of Sherwood ROMs |
| Thrust | 1986 | Firebird | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Thrust ROM |
| Trashman | 1986 | Virgin Games | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Trashman ROM |
| Tribble Trouble | ???? | ???? | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Tribble Trouble ROM |
| Uridium | 1986 | Hewson Consultants | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Uridium ROM |
| WEC Le Mans | 1988 | Ocean Software | Launch from ROM with |WEC | 2 | - | WEC Le Mans ROMs |
| West Bank | 1986 | Dinamic | Converted to launch from ROM by MiguelSky | 2 | - | West Bank ROMs |
| Wriggler (Blaby) | 1985 | Blaby Computer Games | Converted to launch from ROM by Tastefulmrship | 1 | - | Wriggler (Blaby) ROM |
| ZblastSD | 2005 | Nicholas Campbell | Converted to launch from ROM by 00WReX | 1 | - | ZblastSD ROM |