# Other Games And Tools

This page provides information and links regarding various tools that may be of use with Archipelago, including additional playable games not supported by this website.

You should only download and use files from sources you trust; sources listed here are not officially vetted for safety, so use your own judgement and caution.

## Discord

Currently, Discord is the primary hub for Archipelago; whether it be finding people to play with, developing new game implementations, or finding new playable games.

The [Archipelago Official Discord](https://discord.gg/8Z65BR2) is the main hub, while the [Archipelago After Dark Discord](https://discord.gg/fqvNCCRsu4) houses additional games that may be unrated or 18+ in some territories.

The `#apworld-index` channels in each of these servers contain lists of playable games which should be easily downloadable and playable with an Archipelago installation.

## Wiki

The community-maintained [Archipelago Wiki](https://archipelago.miraheze.org/) has information on many games as well, and acts as a great discord-free source of information.

## Hint Games

Hint Games are a special type of game which are not included as part of the multiworld generation process. Instead, they can log in to an ongoing multiworld, connecting to a slot designated for any game. Rather than earning items for other games in the multiworld, a Hint Game will allow you to earn hints for the slot you are connected to.

Hint Games can be found from sources such as the Discord and the [Hint Game Category](https://archipelago.miraheze.org/wiki/Category:Hint_games) of the wiki, as detailed above.

## Notable Tools

### Options Creator

The Options Creator is included in the Archipelago installation, and is accessible from the Archipelago Launcher. Using this simple GUI tool, you can easily create randomization options for any installed `.apworld` - perfect when using custom worlds you've installed that don't have options pages on the website.

### PopTracker

[PopTracker](https://poptracker.github.io) is a popular tool in Randomizer communities, which many games support via custom PopTracker Packs. Many Archipelago packs include the ability to directly connect to your slot for auto-tracking capabilities. (Check each game's setup guide or Discord channel to see if it has PopTracker compatibility!)

### Universal Tracker

[Universal Tracker](https://github.com/FarisTheAncient/Archipelago/releases?q=Tracker) is a custom tracker client that uses your .yaml files from generation (as well as the .apworld files) to attempt to provide a view of what locations are currently in-logic or not, using the actual generation logic. Specific steps may need to be taken depending on the game, or the use of randomness in your yaml. Support for UT can be found in the [#universal-tracker](https://discord.com/channels/731205301247803413/1367270230635839539) channel of the Archipelago Official Discord.
