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DOSBox-X vs ScummVM
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DOSBox-X
8.0Fork of the DOSBox project
ScummVM
8.0Run classic graphical adventure and role-playing games
| Metric | DOSBox-X | ScummVM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 140 | 73 |
| 90-day Installs | 392 | 175 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.2K | 587 |
| Version | 2026.07.02 | 2026.3.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.4K | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 492 | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | 2.0K | 20 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Feb 8, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
DOSBox-X
DOSBox-X is a powerful fork of DOSBox, offering enhanced support for DOS, Windows 3.x, and 9x environments. It's ideal for retro gaming enthusiasts and developers looking to run legacy software on modern systems.
Emulates DOS and early Windows environments for running legacy software and games.
Pros
- + Enhanced features and performance over original DOSBox
- + Supports a wide range of DOS and early Windows applications
- + Active development and community contributions
Cons
- - No automatic updates available
- - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing improvement
ScummVM
ScummVM is a cross-platform emulator that allows users to play classic graphical adventure and role-playing games. It supports a wide variety of game engines, making it a versatile tool for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Runs classic graphical adventure and role-playing games using various game engines.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Extensive library of supported game engines
- + Active development and updates
Cons
- - May require some technical knowledge to set up and use effectively
- - Some games may not run perfectly due to compatibility issues