Gloom Collection for Android

About

An Android, OUYA and Logitech G-Cloud port of the modern ZGloom engine, for gamepad-driven devices. The README says it runs the original Gloom data files and supports Gloom, Gloom Deluxe / Ultimate Gloom, Gloom 3 and Zombie Massacre.

How it differs from the original

The README lists a fixed renderer, widescreen support, post-processing overlays and save/load position, while staying faithful to the original Amiga gameplay.

What you need to run it

Features

• Play Gloom, Gloom Deluxe / Ultimate Gloom, Gloom 3, Zombie Massacre, and selected mods where available.
• Choose which game or mod to play at startup when more than one is present.
• Switch between 4:3 and 16:9 display modes and adjust the field of view.
• Use optional vignette, film grain, and scanline overlays.
• Save your in-level position, including health, weapon, and ammo state.
• The port uses the fixed ZGloom renderer, with lighting effects including dust particles, dynamic muzzle flashes, and colored floor reflections.
• The project targets Android-based hardware, including OUYA and Android TV boxes.

How to install

1. Install the ZGloom-Android APK on an Android device or OUYA; game data is included and installed on first start.
2. Launch ZGloom-Android.

Media

Additional notes

Sibling ports

The README names companion ZGloom ports for Windows, PS Vita / PSTV and macOS.

FAQ

What is Gloom Collection for Android?

Gloom Collection for Android is an open-source port of Gloom. An existing game or its source code brought to another platform. The original game ran on Android.

Do I need the original game files to run Gloom Collection for Android?

According to the project's README, no original game files are required.