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QuakeSpasm vs GDevelop

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QuakeSpasm

7.0
Games

Engine for iD software's Quake

GDevelop

8.0
Games

Open-source, cross-platform game engine designed to be used by everyone

Metric QuakeSpasm GDevelop
Category Games Games
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 8 13
90-day Installs 39 53
365-day Installs 179 135
Version 0.96.3 5.6.266
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 63 21.1K
GitHub Forks 73 1.3K
Open Issues 8 566
License NOASSERTION
Language C JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Oct 14, 2017 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

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

GDevelop

GDevelop is an open-source, cross-platform game engine designed for everyone, making it easy to create 2D, 3D, and multiplayer games without programming. Its user-friendly interface and extensive community support make it ideal for both beginners and experienced developers.

GDevelop allows users to create games using a visual, event-based approach without needing to write code.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Cross-platform support for multiple operating systems
  • + User-friendly interface suitable for non-programmers
  • + Strong community and extensive documentation
  • + Support for 2D, 3D, and multiplayer games

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community discussion outside of Hacker News
  • - Some UI issues reported by users