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QuakeSpasm vs VCMI

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QuakeSpasm

7.0
Games

Engine for iD software's Quake

VCMI

8.0
Games

Open-source engine for Heroes of Might & Magic III

Metric QuakeSpasm VCMI
Category Games Games
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 8 99
90-day Installs 39 217
365-day Installs 179 217
Version 0.96.3 1.7.3
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 63 5.5K
GitHub Forks 73 590
Open Issues 8 778
License GPL-2.0
Language C C++
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Oct 14, 2017 Mar 3, 2026

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

VCMI

VCMI is an open-source recreation of Heroes of Might and Magic III, offering fans a moddable experience with new content creation capabilities. It appeals to both classic game enthusiasts and modders looking to expand the game.

VCMI recreates the classic game Heroes of Might and Magic III, providing a platform for mods and new content.

Pros

  • + Open-source and moddable platform
  • + Active development and community support
  • + Regular updates and feature enhancements

Cons

  • - High number of open issues
  • - Manual updates required