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VCMI vs QuakeSpasm
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
VCMI
8.0Open-source engine for Heroes of Might & Magic III
QuakeSpasm
7.0Engine for iD software's Quake
| Metric | VCMI | QuakeSpasm |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 101 | 8 |
| 90-day Installs | 217 | 39 |
| 365-day Installs | 217 | 179 |
| Version | 1.7.3 | 0.96.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5.5K | 63 |
| GitHub Forks | 590 | 73 |
| Open Issues | 778 | 8 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | C++ | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Mar 3, 2026 | Oct 14, 2017 |
Reviews
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
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