Skip to content
cask.news
← Browse all apps

GZDoom vs Raze

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

GZDoom

8.0
Games

Adds an OpenGL renderer to the ZDoom source port

Raze

7.0
Games

Build engine port backed by GZDoom tech

Metric GZDoom Raze
Category Games Games
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 105 1
90-day Installs 281 6
365-day Installs 1.0K 42
Version 4.14.2 1.11.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.0K 834
GitHub Forks 630 70
Open Issues 182 134
License GPL-3.0
Language C++ C++
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 5mo ago
First Seen Aug 27, 2016 Dec 6, 2020

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

Raze

Raze is a port of classic 3D games like Duke Nukem 3D and Blood, utilizing GZDoom technology for modern systems. It offers fans of these games a chance to experience them on macOS with improved performance and features.

Raze allows playing classic 3D games using GZDoom technology.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple classic 3D games
  • + Utilizes GZDoom for enhanced performance
  • + Accessible via Homebrew for easy installation

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Known history of high memory usage