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Highball vs OpenRA
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Highball
8.0Tool to run Windows games
OpenRA
8.0Real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games
| Metric | Highball | OpenRA |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 601 | 186 |
| 90-day Installs | 601 | 513 |
| 365-day Installs | 601 | 2.2K |
| Version | 0.10.15 | 20250330 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.0K | 16.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 42 | 2.9K |
| Open Issues | 34 | 1.6K |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | C# |
| Last GitHub Commit | 25d ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 23, 2026 | Feb 13, 2014 |
Reviews
Highball
Highball enables running Windows games natively on Apple Silicon Macs, offering an open-source solution with a compatibility database for seamless gaming experiences.
Highball allows users to run Windows games on Apple Silicon Macs.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Native performance on Apple Silicon
- + Active development and community support
- + Comprehensive compatibility database
Cons
- - Still in beta, with potential compatibility issues
- - Limited community discussion and awareness
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