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openra · v20250330

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Real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games

brew install --cask openra
Conflicts with: openra@playtest
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Trust Score 8/10
Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
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Review

Mar 10, 2026

OpenRA is a real-time strategy game engine that breathes new life into classic Westwood games like Command & Conquer: Red Alert. It offers modernized gameplay, high-quality graphics, and cross-platform support, making it a must-have for retro gamers and RTS enthusiasts.

OpenRA recreates and enhances classic RTS games with modern technology and features.

Maturity: The project is mature with a strong community and active development, though it has a high number of open issues.

Community: Hacker News discussions highlight positive reception, with users praising its modernization of classic games.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support including macOS
  • + Active development and strong community backing
  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention
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C#Last commit: Feb 26, 2026