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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 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026OpenRA 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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