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TrinityCore
Open Source MMORPG Framework
TrinityCore is an open source MMORPG Framework based mostly in C++, with a back-end of MySQL for the DB content. It is derived from MaNGOS, the Massive Network Game Object Server, evolving over time since it has become an independent project. It has undergone several changes that have optimized, cleaned up and improved the codebase as well as the in-game mechanics and functionality. TrinityCore has a database structure composed of the world database, characters database and auth database. It is also cross-platform. Being fully open source, community involvement is highly encouraged to help continuously improve TrinityCore. -
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FlightGear - Flight Simulator
FlightGear Flight Simulator: free open-source multiplatform flight sim
Founded in 1997, FlightGear is developed by a worldwide group of volunteers, brought together by a shared ambition to create the most realistic flight simulator possible that is free to use, modify and distribute. FlightGear is used all over the world by desktop flight simulator enthusiasts, for research in universities and for interactive exhibits in museums. FlightGear features more than 400 aircraft, a worldwide scenery database, a multi-player environment, detailed sky modelling, a flexible and open aircraft modelling system, varied networking options, multiple display support, a powerful scripting language and an open architecture. Best of all, being open-source, the simulator is owned by the community and everyone is encouraged to contribute. -
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RetroGear
SDL based generic 2D game engine
RetroGear is a generic 2D game engine, designed for the simple and fast retro games development, like those of the 80s. The project aims to create generic components for rapid development of 2D games, based on the most common practices of game programming and design known, giving in the hands of the programmer, standard components and easy to integrate with their own projects. Some of the features offered by this game engine are: A basic but pratical game states management (screen titles, pre-game, game, game over, etc ...) Management of 2D maps, with practical and useful tools for managing graphics, scrolling and collisions. Functions for handling graphics at high and low level, with the addition of functionality to the management of animations of the game entities, in a fully automatic manner. Management of basic audio Scope of game dynamics and designed to be used in a variety of game types, so easy and fast, thanks to the dedicated functionality. -
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LinuxGSM
The command-line tool for quick, simple deployment and management
LinuxGSM is the command-line tool for quick, simple deployment and management of Linux dedicated game servers. Traditionally game servers are not easy to manage yourself. Admins often have to spend hours messing around trying to get their server working. LinuxGSM is a command-line tool designed to be as simple as possible, allowing admins to spend less time on management and more time gaming. LinuxGSM will run on popular distros as long as the minimum requirements are met. Each game server has specific dependency requirements. Visit a specific game server installation page on the LinuxGSM website to check dependency requirements for the game server you want to install. LinuxGSM keeps itself and your game server updated. Using methods available from game developers to update including, SteamCMD, custom JSON or file archives, LinuxGSM can make sure you are running the latest version of your game server. -
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Babylon.js
Open game and rendering engine packed into a JavaScript framework
Our mission is to create one of the most powerful, beautiful, and simple Web rendering engines in the world. Our passion is to make it completely open and free for everyone. We are artists, developers, creators, and dreamers and we want to make it as simple as possible to enable everyone to bring their ideas to life. With this new version of Babylon.js, we set out to make it even easier to develop with. From a ton of new tools, to improved workflows and features, new documentation and more, it is our sincere hope that Babylon.js 4.2 will make your development process faster and easier while unlocking new simple ways to work. The core focus of Babylon.js 4.2 has been around simplicity. While Babylon.js keeps its code-first approach, we’ve added many tools in the Inspector and enhanced the Node Material Editor to save time to developers and Tech Artists. With the Particle Editor, you can now create and configure particle systems with the click of the mouse. -
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jwargames
Collection of Simple Java War Games
Collection of SimpleJava War Games Currently at the beta stage: Flyer 0.2.6 - top view airplane shooter Fighter 0.1.3- side view airplane shooter and bomber Marine 0.3.3 - side view beat them all Tank 0.2.4- top view tank shooter Gunner 0.1.2 - perspective view gun shooter Warship 0.1.3 - top view sail ship shooter Civil war 1861 2.1.0 - strategic game Enigma 0.0.4 - Decoding game with Enigma Machine Fighter3D 0.0.2 - 3D airplane shooter Star Battles 0.0.2 - 3D spaceship shooter -
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iceboy
GameBoy clone
The goal of this project is to implement a GameBoy in Verilog using the open source IceStorm tools for Lattice iCE40HX-8K FPGAs. -
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SnapKey
SnapKey: Open Source Alternative to Snap Tap & SOCD
SnapKey is a lightweight, open-source tool that operates from the system tray and is designed to track inputs from the WASD keys, without interfering with any game files. SnapKey's main role is to recognize when these keys are pressed and automatically release any previously engaged commands for them. This guarantees responsive and precise input handling. SnapKey handles the WASD keys by default and lets you rebind them to your liking via the config file. SnapKey: Open Source Alternative to Snap Tap & SOCD Visit SnapKey on GitHub for more information: https://github.com/cafali/SnapKey -
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ManageEngine's Endpoint Central is a Unified Endpoint Management Solution, that takes care of enterprise mobility management (including all features of mobile application management and mobile device management), as well as client management for a diversified range of endpoints - mobile devices, laptops, computers, tablets, server machines etc. With ManageEngine Endpoint Central, users can automate their regular desktop management routines like distributing software, installing patches, managing IT assets, imaging and deploying OS, and more.
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tjger - the java game & entertainment rt
the java game and entertainment runtime
Framework to implement board and card games including some already developed games. Typical game elements are offered by this library, so developers just care on the essential aspects that differ. Games created with tjger are also hosted (Four wins, Oasch, Schnapsen, Trap the Wizard, etc.) and the Tjger Game Pack contains all these games. -
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EmLogs (NoCheating)
A maneira mais prática de verificar se alguém está usando cheats.
por: Desenvolvido para auxiliar na detecção de programas ilegais utilizados em jogos. en: Developed to assist in the detection of illegal programs used in games. -
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Linux Air Combat
Combat Flight Simulator for LINUX. WW2. Network and VOIP. Open-source.
WW2 Combat Flight Simulator. Free. Current Version: 9.75. This is now the world's leading open-source combat flight sim for LINUX. Linux Air Combat ("LAC") was derived from the classic "gl-117" game, after a huge re-write to create a far more realistic plane simulator. LAC runs on almost any desktop LINUX system (even Steam Deck & Raspberry Pi) and generates smooth, high-performance flight. Clean, open source code provides an easy option to compile it yourself, or use our precompiled executable in "AppImage" format to eliminate compiling on all popular X86 LINUX distros. If you don't want to compile from source code, just download the AppImage and run it! Control simulated flight with mouse and keyboard, console game controller, or joystick. Learn all about LAC from our primary, official Web Page: http://askmisterwizard.com/2019/LinuxAirCombat/LacOnlineDocs.htm Recent vid clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1IYes9MY6lKVUarE5wwKmwghs83Qjtz- -
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Chess Engines for Android
Chess engines that support the UCI or XBoard protocol.
Open source chess engines that support the Universal Chess Interface (UCI) protocol or Chess Engine Communication Protocol (WinBoard and XBoard). They are written in the C, C++, Go and Rust programming language. C and C++ based chess engines were generated with Android NDK, Clang and GCC. Go and Rust based chess engines were generated with their correspondent compilers. This was done on different platforms like Linux, Termux and Windows. Every zip archive contains a readme file with further information (e. g. link to the source code). Chess engines are located in the libs directory and are available for arm64-v8.2a-dotprod, arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86 and x86_64 based devices. If a chess engine supports NNUE (Neural Network Updated Efficiently) technology and the network is not embedded in the binary, you will find the missing network file in the networks directory. Requires a chess app that has full access to the internal memory (e.g. Chess for Android 6.2.1 or DroidFish). -
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Chess-gambiteer
Chess training program playing gambits
Program to train against gambit play (*) with the computer, with a strength adjustable chess engine (Danasah, currently set at approx 1400 EL0 when playing against it). Also included now are two options to watch the engine (with gambit book) play against another engine (either clublevel or IM level). The engine gambit books are made in such a way that 1) real lousy gambits are not played, and 2) the book is choosing a gambit line as often as possible, so for Black it might go for e.g. a Benko gambit or so and if you let it play with White, a lot of 1.e4 gambits can be played. Thereby, if you try a gambit yourself, the program might try to a counter-gambit (or sometimes an unconventional line). It will play weak against other engines, and it not meant as to play very strong/perfectly, but for human opponents, the gambit lines will most often result in entertaining -not boring- games, and require quite some concentration to avoid tactical mistakes. -
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GemRB Game Engine
GemRB is a portable open-source implementation of the Infinity Engine
GemRB (Game engine made with pre-Rendered Background) is a portable open-source implementation of Bioware's Infinity Engine. It was written to support pseudo-3D role playing games based on the Dungeons & Dragons ruleset (Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale series, Planescape: Torment). It should run on GNU/Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, possibly other UNIX derivatives and more. It is licensed under the GPL. -
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TORCS, The Open Racing Car Simulator is a highly portable multi platform car racing simulation. It is used as ordinary car racing game, as AI racing game and as research platform. It runs on Linux (x86, AMD64 and PPC), FreeBSD, OpenSolaris and Windows.
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StarDust
Real-time Strategy
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Questie
Questie: The WoW Classic quest helper
Questie: The WoW Classic quest helper. -
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Scorched Earth Online War
Online War system for IL-2 Sturmovik and Iron Front in ArmA 2
SEOW is a dynamic multiplayer campaign system for running on-line wars using the IL-2 combat simulator together with Iron Front in ArmA 2. SEOW is a free add-on for IL-2 and Iron Front in ArmA 2 released under the GNU Public Licence. For an install of SEOW, you need the MP, the DB and the DCS, 3 downloads in total. Check out the Files tab above for direct downloads. -
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Realism: Invictus
Realism Invictus mod for Civilization IV
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Cars-Sports-Racing
C.S.R
this project is a fork of my old project Speed Dreams. Currently based on challenges to unlock for the player but I am thinking of implementing a real career principle on the following version where the player will start with a certain budget and depending on the races won he will obtain winnings which will allow him to take a new car -
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Euro Truck Simulator 2 Lane Assist
Plugin based interface program for ETS2/ATS.
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Irrlicht Engine
3D Engine c++
The Irrlicht Engine is an open source high performance realtime 3D engine written and usable in C++. It is completely cross-platform, using D3D, OpenGL and its own software renderers. -
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OGRE
scene-oriented, flexible 3D engine (C++, Python, C#, Java)
OGRE (Object-Oriented Graphics Rendering Engine) is a scene-oriented, flexible 3D engine written in C++ designed to make it easier and more intuitive for developers to produce games and demos utilizing 3D hardware. The class library abstracts all the details of using the underlying system libraries like Direct3D and OpenGL and provides an interface based on world objects and other intuitive classes. We consider the results of our GL3Plus RenderSystem as the gold standard. The respective shaders are generated by the RTSS component with per-pixel specular lighting. Therefore the legacy render systems naturally have differences due to the use of fixed-function. However, when rendering diffuse surface both produce pixel-perfect results. Simple, easy to use OO interface designed to minimise the effort required to render 3D scenes, and to be independent of 3D implementation i.e. Direct3D/OpenGL. -
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CevoMapGen
Custom Map File Generator for C-evo
CevoMapGen is a map file generator for Cevo that facilitates harsher terrain and climate. It gives greater control than the internal map generator within the game, and allows much faster generation of novel or extreme worlds than using the map editor.
Open Source Games Guide
Open source games are a type of software project where the code and content is publicly available, allowing anyone to freely access, modify, and redistribute those resources. This creates an open platform for developers to collaborate on game projects without relying on expensive licenses or restricted access. These licenses often come with credits or royalties that would have to be paid if the same technology was used in a commercial setting. Open source games are developed collaboratively, making it possible for anybody to contribute by adding their own ideas or suggesting improvements on existing features. These contributions can range from simple bug fixes to completely new gameplay mechanics or even entire levels or stories. The result is games that are built up over time by many different contributors which offer a greater diversity than what might be seen in most traditional commercial titles. Open source games today cover almost every genre imaginable: from shoot-em-ups and puzzle games to massively multiplayer role playing (MMORPG) titles and real-time strategy adventures. By giving creators total control over their work and not limiting them based on proprietary ownership rules, open source encourages innovation as well as creativity in all facets of game design from graphics coding down to narrative structures. It also has the added benefit of keeping players engaged; since code for these types of projects can always be modified, there’s no limit to how much replayability these fan-favorite titles can bring once they hit the market.
What Features Do Open Source Games Provide?
Open-source games provide a variety of features for users - these include:
- Cross-Platform Playability: Open source games support multiple operating systems, allowing players to enjoy the same game on any device and platform.
- Modular Codebase: Open source games allow developers to modify the codebase according to their needs, allowing them to create custom experiences that are tailored specifically to their preference.
- Easier Updating: Since open source games have more accessible codebases, they can be easier and quicker to update than other, more closed off titles.
Community Contributions: Through collaboration with the user community, developers have access to a larger pool of knowledge and resources, enabling them to create bigger and better experiences. - Availability of Source Code: All of the source code for an open source game is available for modification or use by anyone who wishes to do so, offering unparalleled levels of flexibility when it comes to expanding or altering an existing title.
- Support from Developers and Players: Open source software is typically supported by both developers and players alike - this ensures that help is always available if needed.
Types of Open Source Games
- Arcade-Style: These are classic video games that have been popular in the past and involve simple controls, fast response times, and timed action. Examples include Space Invaders and Pac-Man.
- Adventure Games: Adventure games involve exploring an unknown area, solving puzzles, and making decisions that affect the course of the game. Popular adventure game franchises include The Legend of Zelda and King's Quest.
- Role-Playing Games (RPGs): RPGs involve taking on the role of a character or group of characters in a fantasy world or in a story-driven environment. Players typically choose from a variety of combat styles, utilize inventory management skills, upgrade their character’s abilities as they progress through levels, and interact with other players in order to survive conflicts with monsters or other players.
- Simulation Games: Simulation games model real-world processes such as business management, engineering design practices, government politics, social dynamics (such as marriage and divorce), and even war strategies. Popular simulation titles include SimCity and Rollercoaster Tycoon.
- Sports Games: Video game versions of traditional sports activities such as football (soccer), baseball & basketball are popular options among open source fans too. Notable examples include Track & Field II/Hyper Athlete by Konami as well as Fifa Football 2004 by EA Sports.
- First Person Shooters (FPS): FPS games focus on armed combat involving individual players who fight against computer generated opponents or another live player from across the internet or local network connection. Notable examples here include Quake III Arena for PC systems or Halo for console gaming platforms like Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3 (PS3).
What Are the Advantages Provided by Open Source Games?
- Low Cost: One of the main benefits of open source game development is that it's much more cost effective than traditional game production. Because users are able to access and modify the code, they can tailor the game to their own needs and preferences without having to purchase expensive licenses or pay for custom programming. This makes open source gaming a great option for both indie developers and large companies looking to cut costs.
- Increased Flexibility: Open source software allows developers to create games with much more flexibility than traditionally coded ones. Developers can use existing open source libraries as a foundation, then customize them to their unique design requirements. This makes it easier for developers to rapidly prototype projects that would otherwise be difficult or impossible in a closed system environment.
- Accessibility: The open-source community provides access to millions of pieces of code written by experts all over the world, allowing anyone with basic coding knowledge the ability to change the game in any way they choose. Furthermore, because there are no licensing restrictions on access or modification, people from all over the world have free access and can utilize this code in any project or task they undertake.
- Collaboration & Community Support: An active online community supports many open-source projects, meaning that not only do developers have access to resources from other people but also can collaborate on large scale projects quickly. Moreover, since anyone can contribute towards an improved version of the software it results in increased creativity which helps build better products faster.
- Speed & Innovation: Open-source software often features superior speed and performance due to its modular architecture which enables quick modifications without affecting other parts of code unnecessarily. Additionally, since everyone has full access (under certain conditions) they are able to innovate faster by constantly pushing boundaries with new ideas while reusing existing proven processes within minutes instead of hours or even days if done traditionally.
What Types of Users Use Open Source Games?
- Casual players: Those who simply enjoy playing open source games for fun. They may have no prior programming knowledge and are just looking to have a good time.
- Power users: Those who are very knowledgeable about the game and its mechanics, usually spending a lot of time perfecting their skills and understanding of the rules.
- Developers: These are individuals who actively work on developing new features or modifying existing ones in order to improve the game experience for everyone. They may also create new levels or characters, or even entirely new game types.
- Mappers/Modders: Players who specialize in designing custom game maps and creating modifications of existing games in order to make them unique. This type of user is highly creative, often bringing entire worlds alive within the landscape they craft.
- Artists/Designers: These users focus on adding artistic elements to their open source games such as sprites, textures, backgrounds, animation sequences and other graphics that bring visual variety to gameplay experience.
- Professional players: For some more popular open source games there can be actual professional gamers that specialize in playing these titles in tournaments and events for money prizes. They not only need expert strategy but also lightning fast reflexes combined with mechanical understanding of the ins & outs of various moves within the given title.
How Much Do Open Source Games Cost?
Open source games are usually free to use, as they’re developed as a collaborative effort and released under an open source license. This means that you don’t have to pay any money upfront for the game or worry about licensing fees. Instead, you can simply modify, share, and even distribute the game in accordance with the open source license. That said, building a quality video game from scratch is no small feat—so if you choose to use an open source gaming engine or other development resources, then you might have to pay money for them depending on their respective licenses. Additionally, if you're looking for graphic assets or sounds to include in your game, then there may be associated costs there as well. All told, creating a full-fledged video game using only freely available open source components can be quite inexpensive; however depending on the size of your project and its scope of features it might end up costing more than expected.
What Software Can Integrate With Open Source Games?
Many types of software can integrate with open source games. For example, game development engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine are popular tools used to create open source games. Additionally, various audio and video editing software can be used to customize in-game sounds, music, and visuals. Content management systems like Joomla and WordPress can also help manage the online communities surrounding open source games. Finally, analytics programs such as Google Analytics provide insights on how players interact with the game. This information can help developers create a better user experience for their game.
Trends Related to Open Source Games
- Increased Popularity: Open source games are becoming increasingly popular due to their accessibility, affordability, and wide range of games available. This is due to the fact that anyone can access the game’s code and modify it according to their needs, making them very versatile.
- Wide Range of Genres: Open source games cover a wide range of genres, from first-person shooters to strategy games, adventure games, and more. This variety ensures that there is something for everyone.
- Enhanced Graphics: Open source games have become increasingly popular due to their improved graphics and sound quality. This makes them even more attractive to gamers who want a realistic gaming experience.
- Increased Technology: The rise in technology has made open source games even more appealing. This is because they are able to use the latest technologies, such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and so on.
- Community Support: The community support for open source games is also increasing. This is due to the fact that many developers are willing to share their work with others, allowing for collaboration and innovation in the development process.
- Cross Platform Compatibility: Open source games are becoming increasingly compatible with multiple platforms, such as Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS, Android, etc., making them available to a wider audience.
- Accessibility: Open source games are becoming increasingly accessible due to their low cost and easy installation process. This makes them appealing to those who may not have the funds or technical expertise necessary for more complex gaming experiences.
How To Get Started With Open Source Games
Getting started with open source games isn't complicated but there are a few steps users can take to ensure they get the most out of the experience.
- First, users should decide which type of game they would like to play. Open source games range from first-person shooters to complex role-playing experiences and everything in between, so there is something for everyone. Once the user knows what game they want to play, it is time to start looking for an appropriate version. Popular open source projects will have multiple versions available, including options for different operating systems, so users should look around and make sure that they have found the version that works best with their system before downloading.
- After this step, it is time to download and install the game. This usually involves accessing an official website where users can access the files they need while reading instructions on how to correctly install them on their device. Depending on both their device and operating system requirements, some installations may need additional plug-ins or programs - such as Java or Adobe Flash Player - in order for them to work correctly. It’s important for players who encounter these kinds of problems not be afraid to do a bit of research online; curious gamers can often find solutions quickly by searching through forums related to their particular problem or reaching out directly via social media channels dedicated specifically towards solving open source issues.
- Once gamers have made it past installation hurdles are ready done installing the game, they can begin playing. As many open source games accommodate customisation (and depending on what type of user you are) one might want explore all settings available within each project; tweaking graphics settings or experimenting with certain mutators/variables within a given universe could enhance one's overall experience profoundly no matter which genre you prefer. And once players are comfortable with navigating a certain world — either through story lines or devised scenarios — then co–op multiplayer sessions may also be possible in order keep things fresh.
- All things considered, anyone jumping into this kind of scene doesn’t have much disadvantage beyond becoming accustomed to new mechanics as opposed others coming from more commercial titles; open source games come preloaded with ample documentation and easily accessible communities happy help any newcomers out at anytime…which makes now as good ever give them try.