DRL (D, the Roguelike) is a fast and furious coffee-break Roguelike game, that is heavily inspired by the popular 90's FPS game.
Publisher’s description
What is DRL?
DRL is an open-source program for Windows from ChaosForge. It is written in Pascal.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.10.9a, released on June 16, 2026. 2 versions are listed since March 31, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (chaosforgeorg/drl) has 1,184 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “D, the Roguelike”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: DRL is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DRL safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
07F102DA5EED6E8D95070B8932C77610C72E414F30BE0B40EFD8C13AA163928A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10.9aLatest | June 16, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.10.8a | March 31, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ChaosForge.DRL -edrl-0109.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ChaosForge
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/chaosforgeorg/drl
- Written in
- Pascal
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.10.9a
- Released
- June 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1,184
- GitHub forks
- 145
- Website
- drl.chaosforge.org
- winget ID
- ChaosForge.DRL
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DRL free?
Yes. DRL is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is DRL safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DRL with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DRL be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DRL run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of DRL?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 31, 2026.