Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Pieter™
Windows 3.11 retro computer with dial-up internet
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
- 1M4My 486 Server▲255
Hello. I wrote a multitasking 16-bit real mode "operating system" that works on every IBM PC compatible computer, and a TCP/IP stack for it. Then I wrote an HTTP server for it.
2022 · 486servu.dy.fi · its alternatives →
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RetroTick parses PE/NE/MZ binaries, emulates an x86 CPU, and stubs enough Win32/Win16/DOS APIs to run classics like FreeCell, Minesweeper, Solitaire and QBasic, entirely in the browser. Built with Preact + Vite + TypeScript. Demo: https://retrotick.com GitHub: https://github.com/lqs/retrotick
Feb 2026 · retrotick.com · its alternatives →
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Browse the live web through retro desktop environments. Windows 98, System 7, NeXTSTEP, and more — every page is a real interactive browser session.
Feb 2026 · win9-5.com · its alternatives →
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Re-build a retro computer with Lego®
2017 · powerpig.ecwid.com · its alternatives →
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Windows 9X▲148Windows 98 but all of the apps are AI generated
2024 · windows9x.com · its alternatives →
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900+ classic arcade games, no quarters required.
2014 · archive.org · its alternatives →
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Run KolibriOS, Linux or Windows 98 in your browser
2016 · copy.sh · its alternatives →
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A while ago I was looking for information on a obscure and short lived British computer. I found an article[1] in the archives of BYTE magazine[2] - and was captivated immediately by the tech adverts of bygone eras. This led to a long side project to be able to see all 100k pages of BYTE in a single searchable place. [1]: https://byte.tsundoku.io/#198502-381 [2]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17683184
2025 · byte.tsundoku.io · its alternatives →
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Windows 96▲88A live simulation of Windows 98 in the browser
2021 · windows96.net · its alternatives →
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TUI browser for HN and Lobsters emulating classical Usenet and mail readers - luke8086/retronews
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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macintosh.js▲198A 1991 Macintosh in an app - for Windows, Linux, and macOS
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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TIC-80▲69Create and play games for a retro fantasy computer
2017 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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Afterplay▲113We just launched the Afterplay Store. It lets you buy new retro games and start playing instantly in your browser, with no installs or setup. Here’s a quick demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoChUbaspbI We’re launching with publishers like Mega Cat Studios and Incube8, with more to come. The goal is to make retro games as easy to access as modern ones. Would love any feedback.
2023 · afterplay.io · its alternatives →
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[UNMAINTAINED] Browservice: Browse the modern web on historical browsers - ttalvitie/browservice
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Terminal emulator which mimics the old cathode display
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Turn on your computer from anywhere in the world
2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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- 22HX
Hello HN, sharing my weekend project. I'm a fan of retro GUIs and fan of HN, so I built an alternative HN front end that resembles a Window XP desktop with an old Outlook email client. Archive and github links if you get 500 errors: https://web.archive.org/web/20220122190454/https://hackerxp.... https://github.com/assemblylanguage/hacker-xp
2022 · hackerxp.com · its alternatives →
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RetroTerminal▲152Chat with modern LLMs through a old-school terminal
2025 · iristerminal.vercel.app · its alternatives →
- 24AS
Lots of fun to do. I would have not taken the time without the speedup provided by Claude. https://andyrosa.github.io/Sinclaude/simulator.html
2025 · its alternatives →
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