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GZDoom vs Godot Engine
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
GZDoom
8.0Adds an OpenGL renderer to the ZDoom source port
Godot Engine
8.5C# scripting capable version of Godot game engine
| Metric | GZDoom | Godot Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 91 | 263 |
| 90-day Installs | 282 | 664 |
| 365-day Installs | 981 | 1.7K |
| Version | 4.14.2 | 4.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.0K | 107.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 630 | 24.6K |
| Open Issues | 182 | 17.8K |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 27, 2016 | Mar 12, 2018 |
Reviews
GZDoom
GZDoom is the most advanced Doom port for macOS, offering an OpenGL renderer and powerful scripting capabilities. It's ideal for Doom modders and fans seeking a feature-rich experience.
Enhances the ZDoom source port with OpenGL rendering and scripting.
Pros
- + Advanced features
- + Strong community support
- + Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Recent leadership issues
Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a powerful, open-source game engine supporting 2D and 3D development with C# scripting capabilities. It offers cross-platform deployment and a thriving community, making it ideal for indie developers and game enthusiasts.
Godot Engine is a multi-platform game engine for creating 2D and 3D games.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various operating systems
- + C# scripting capability alongside GDScript and VisualScript
- + Large and active open-source community
Cons
- - No auto-update feature for the Homebrew cask
- - Planned compatibility breaks may require adaptation