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DevilutionX vs RetroArch

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

DevilutionX

8.0
Games

Diablo build for modern operating systems

RetroArch

8.0
Games

Frontend for emulators, game engines and media players (OpenGL graphics API)

Metric DevilutionX RetroArch
Category Games Games
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 8 237
90-day Installs 28 712
365-day Installs 144 2.2K
Version 1.5.5 1.22.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 9.4K 12.8K
GitHub Forks 963 2.1K
Open Issues 451 3.0K
License NOASSERTION GPL-3.0
Language C++ C
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Apr 15, 2021 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

DevilutionX

DevilutionX is a modernized version of Diablo I, featuring enhanced graphics and cross-platform compatibility. It offers a fresh take on the classic game, appealing to both retro gamers and newcomers.

Runs Diablo I with modern enhancements, including improved graphics and cross-platform support.

Pros

  • + Open-source and community-driven
  • + HD graphics and modernized gameplay
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Active development with frequent updates
  • + Faithful to the original Diablo experience

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - High number of open issues

RetroArch

RetroArch is a versatile frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players, offering a unified interface for various platforms. It supports OpenGL graphics and is favored by gaming enthusiasts and retro computing fans.

Provides a unified interface for emulators and media players, supporting multiple platforms and graphics APIs.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Extensive emulator and media player integration
  • + Highly customizable user interface

Cons

  • - No automatic updates
  • - High volume of open issues