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0 A.D. vs OpenRA

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

0 A.D.

8.0
Games

Real-time strategy game

OpenRA

8.0
Games

Real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games

Metric 0 A.D. OpenRA
Category Games Games
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 313 148
90-day Installs 961 437
365-day Installs 5.0K 1.9K
Version 0.28.0 20250330
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 16.5K
GitHub Forks 2.9K
Open Issues 1.6K
License GPL-3.0
Language C#
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen May 22, 2018 Feb 13, 2014

Reviews

0 A.D.

0 A.D. is an open-source real-time strategy game that immerses players in ancient warfare, offering historical battles and cutting-edge graphics. It features multiplayer capabilities, modding support, and a focus on educational and strategic gameplay, appealing to history enthusiasts and gamers alike.

0 A.D. provides a platform for players to engage in real-time strategy gameplay set in ancient historical contexts.

Pros

  • + Open-source development
  • + Educational historical content
  • + Active community and regular updates

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Primarily appeals to a niche audience

OpenRA

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.

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