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QuakeSpasm vs OpenRA

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QuakeSpasm

7.0
Games

Engine for iD software's Quake

OpenRA

8.0
Games

Real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games

Metric QuakeSpasm OpenRA
Category Games Games
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 8 148
90-day Installs 39 437
365-day Installs 179 1.9K
Version 0.96.3 20250330
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 63 16.5K
GitHub Forks 73 2.9K
Open Issues 8 1.6K
License GPL-3.0
Language C C#
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Oct 14, 2017 Feb 13, 2014

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

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