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VASSAL vs Moonlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
VASSAL
8.0Board game engine
Moonlight
8.0GameStream client
| Metric | VASSAL | Moonlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 992 |
| 90-day Installs | 12 | 2.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 65 | 8.7K |
| Version | 3.7.22 | 6.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 572 | 16.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 128 | 993 |
| Open Issues | 721 | 511 |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
VASSAL
VASSAL is a versatile open-source board game engine that enables users to create and play a wide variety of board and card games. It features a robust modding system, extensive library of pre-made games, and support for multiplayer. Ideal for hobbyists, educators, and game developers.
VASSAL allows users to build, play, and share custom board and card games digitally.
Pros
- + Open-source and highly customizable
- + Extensive library of pre-made games
- + Active development and community support
- + Supports multiplayer functionality
- + Educational tool for game design
Cons
- - Java-based interface may be less appealing to some users
- - User interface could benefit from modernization
Moonlight
Moonlight is a GameStream client enabling gamers to stream games from a remote server to their devices. It supports multiple platforms, including macOS, Linux, Windows, and Steam Link, making it ideal for cross-platform gaming experiences.
Streams games from a remote server to your device.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various devices
- + Active development with regular updates
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some ongoing issues on macOS