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ioquake3 vs QuakeSpasm
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ioquake3
4.0First person shooter engine
QuakeSpasm
7.0Engine for iD software's Quake
| Metric | ioquake3 | QuakeSpasm |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 4.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 9 | 8 |
| 90-day Installs | 52 | 39 |
| 365-day Installs | 280 | 179 |
| Version | 1.36 | 0.96.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 23 | 63 |
| GitHub Forks | 16 | 73 |
| Open Issues | - | 8 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | C | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 14y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 14, 2017 |
Reviews
ioquake3
ioquake3 is a legacy first-person shooter engine that enables playing classic titles like Quake III Arena and their mods. It's ideal for retro gamers and modders seeking to revisit or expand upon these titles.
ioquake3 is a first-person shooter engine that supports classic games and mods, allowing users to play and modify them.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Supports mods and classic games
- + Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- - No auto-updates, posing security risks
- - Outdated with no recent activity
QuakeSpasm
QuakeSpasm is an open-source engine for iD's Quake, offering modern OpenGL and Vulkan support, making it a versatile choice for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking a customizable and high-performance experience.
Runs the classic Quake game engine with support for mods and modern graphics APIs.
Pros
- + Open-source with active development
- + Supports modern OpenGL and Vulkan for better performance
- + Extensive modding capabilities
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Unknown license status
- - Some unresolved technical issues