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OpenRA vs Raze

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenRA

8.0
Games

Real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games

Raze

7.0
Games

Build engine port backed by GZDoom tech

Metric OpenRA Raze
Category Games Games
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 148 1
90-day Installs 437 6
365-day Installs 1.9K 42
Version 20250330 1.11.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 16.5K 834
GitHub Forks 2.9K 70
Open Issues 1.6K 134
License GPL-3.0
Language C# C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 5mo ago
First Seen Feb 13, 2014 Dec 6, 2020

Reviews

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

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