PCGen helps you build characters for role-playing games like Pathfinder and D&D.
Publisher’s description
What is PCGen?
PCGen by PCGen Project is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (PCGen/pcgen) has 469 stars. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “Main code and data development for pcgen program release”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: PCGen is an open-source pc game tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PCGen 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:
87DA750DA332092414A118D357BC33092DF6B5718F3DA685116A4CBB39B0B741· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.08.00Latest | February 5, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PCGen.PCGen -epcgen-6.08.00RC10_win_install.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PCGen Project
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/PCGen/pcgen
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 6.08.00
- Released
- February 5, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- October 16, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 469
- GitHub forks
- 359
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- PCGen.PCGen
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PCGen free?
Yes. PCGen is open-source software under the LGPL-2.1 licence.
Is PCGen 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 PCGen 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 PCGen be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PCGen run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use PCGen without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to PCGen?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, PPSSPP and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
