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Widelands vs OpenRA

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Widelands

7.0
Games

Free real-time strategy game like Settlers II

OpenRA

8.0
Games

Real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games

Metric Widelands OpenRA
Category Games Games
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 9 148
90-day Installs 47 437
365-day Installs 194 1.9K
Version 1.3 20250330
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.2K 16.5K
GitHub Forks 171 2.9K
Open Issues 564 1.6K
License GPL-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language C++ C#
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Feb 13, 2014 Feb 13, 2014

Reviews

Widelands

Widelands is a free, open-source real-time strategy game inspired by Settlers II, offering deep gameplay with single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes. It's ideal for gamers seeking a strategic experience without cost.

Widelands provides a real-time strategy gaming experience with both single-player and multiplayer modes.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Deep gameplay beyond Settlers II
  • + Active development

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - High number of open 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