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antimicro
Graphical program to map keyboard and mouse controls to a gamepad
antimicro is a graphical program used to map keyboard keys and mouse controls to a gamepad. It's useful for using a gamepad on PC games that do not have any form of built-in gamepad support. This program can also be used to control any desktop application with a gamepad. On Linux, this means that your system has to be running an X environment in order to run this program. This program currently works with various Linux distributions, Windows (Vista and later), and FreeBSD, but with limited support for FreeBSD and Windows XP. -
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DOSBox
An Open Source DOS emulator to run old DOS games
DOSBox emulates a full x86 pc with sound and DOS. Its main use is to run old DOS games on platforms which don't have DOS (Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 / Linux / FreeBSD / Mac OS X) -
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Tux Paint
An award-winning drawing program for children of all ages
Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program originally created for children ages 3 to 12, but enjoyed by all! It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the program. You're presented with a blank canvas and a variety of drawing tools to help them be creative. Along with paintbrush, shapes and text, Tux Paint includes a "stamp" feature to add pre-drawn or photographic imagery to pictures, and a set of "magic tools" that provide filter effects (like blur, tint and waves) and interesting drawing tools (like train tracks, bubbles and grass). Tux Paint includes a collection of "starter" images, both coloring-book style and photo-realistic, and a large collections of stamps are available as a separate download. Additional content can be added by parents & teachers, or downloaded from 3rd parties. Tux Paint is available for Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, & Haiku operating systems, among others. -
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TGM Gaming Macro
Lets you have a macro mouse n keyboard functionally with ordinary one.
Official TGM Gaming Macro website: https://trksyln.net/projects/TGM-Gaming-Macro-(TGMacro)-4 TGM is a gaming macro that lets you have a macro mouse and keyboard functionally with ordinary one. You can create or record multiple macros and assign them to any key combinations to trigger and loop them when you need how you need. TGM is made for gamers but it's capable of so much more. So you can use it for daily tasks as well. For any question, bug report or feature request feel free to visit forum tab. Note: To simulate arrow keys you might need to turn off NumLock. -
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libsdl-android
SDL library for Android, including several games.
Port of SDL library to Android mobile platform. There are also several games inside the repository, along with their sources and build files. Both SDL 1.2 and 1.3/2.0 versions are supported (1.3/2.0 support is experimental) Sources are at https://github.com/pelya/commandergenius -
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NBTExplorer
A graphical NBT editor for all Minecraft NBT data sources
NBTExplorer is an open source graphical NBT (Named Binary Tag) data editor for Minecraft. It supports reading and writing in a number of formats including Standard NBT files (e.g. level.dat), Schematic files, Uncompressed NBT files (e.g. idcounts.dat), Minecraft region files and more. -
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Extreme Injector
DLL injector for gaming and other uses
Extreme Injector is a software tool commonly used to inject Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs) into other processes running on a Windows system. Often used in gaming and software development, this tool allows users to modify or add custom functionality to a target application by "injecting" DLL files, which can influence the application's behavior or provide additional features. Extreme Injector is popular in the gaming community for enabling modifications or "mods" in games, but it also has potential misuse in game cheating and malware deployment, as it allows for altering applications in ways the original developers may not have intended. -
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XOutput
DirectInput to XInput wrapper
If you have an older or not supported game controller (gamepad, wheel, joystick, etc.), but XBox 360 controllers are supported you can use this software and enjoy gaming with your controller. XOutput is a software that can convert DirectInput into XInput. DirectInput data is read and sent to a virtual XInput (Xbox 360 Controller) device. XInput is the new standard game controller input on windows, and DirectInput can no longer be used with Universal Windows Platform software, but with this tool you can use DirectInput devices as well. -
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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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Roblox FPS Unlocker
FPS Unlocker for Roblox
FPS Unlocker for Roblox. Download the latest release, extract rbxfpsunlocker-x64.zip into a folder, run the exe before or after starting Roblox, and enjoy the beautiful frames available. All detections are false positives. Internally, RFU "tampers" with running Roblox processes in order to uncap framerate and can appear as suspicious to an anti-virus. For reasons unbeknownst to me, 32-bit builds of RFU garner many more false positive detections than 64-bit builds and are no longer included in new releases. If you don't trust me, feel free to download the repository, review the source code, and compile the project yourself with Visual Studio 2019. Otherwise, add an exception to your anti-virus for rbxfpsunlocker.exe (or the folder it is in). -
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Warzone 2100
RTS game with the theme of Strategy by Design
You command the forces of “The Project” in a battle to rebuild the world after mankind has almost been destroyed by nuclear missiles. The game offers a full campaign with optional (but strongly recommended!), videos, battle against four factions, multi-player and single-player skirmish modes, and an extensive tech tree and a full unit designer. Multi-player is also cross-platform, battle your friends with any OS, Windows, Linux or Mac, it all works seamlessly! We also offer 100% portable Windows builds, take the game and install it anywhere! Our source repo is now at https://github.com/Warzone2100/warzone2100 Warzone 2100 works on both 32 & 64 bit Windows Vista or higher, 32 or 64 bit Linux, & macOS 10.10+. -
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Borderless Gaming
A simple tool for turning windowed video games into fullscreen apps
Play your favorite games fullscreen and borderless with Borderless Gaming. It's a simple tool that allows you to turn windowed video games into "fullscreen" applications without all of the negative side effects and time-consuming alt-tabs. -
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This project was originally designed to provide an open-source replacement for PPJoy. The product, at this point, consists of virtual joystick devices that is seen by the system as a standard joystick but its position-data is written to it by a feeder application. An existing feeder application that takes advantage of this product is SmartPropoPlus. If you are an application writer you can very easily write an application that controls a joystick (e.g. mouse-to-joystick, keyboard-to-joystick). If you are a beginner in device drivers you can take this code and enhance it to support more (or less) axes, buttons or POVs.
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simutrans
A free transportation simulator game
Simutrans is a cross-platform simulation game where players try to successfully manage transportation systems between places by land, air, and water for passengers, mail, and goods. Planes, ships, trains, trams, trucks, buses, or monorails are at your disposal, but factories operate based on contracts and passengers can only travel to their set destinations. -
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OpenSource OpenGL Multiplayer Multiplatform Battle Zone capture the Flag. 3D first person tank game. Download the latest version at https://www.bzflag.org/downloads/ Development has moved to Github: https://github.com/BZFlag-Dev/bzflag (The SourceForge binary releases for Windows and macOS are very outdated. Please download the latest version from our website.)
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A portable and cycle-accurate NES/Famicom emulator written in C++
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DeSmuME
DeSmuME is a Nintendo DS emulator
DeSmuME is the most seasoned open source Nintendo DS emulator. It sports tools designed for hackers, speedrunners, youtubers, and casual gamers. Homebrew programs are supported and can even be debugged through GDB. The Windows and OSX versions are both relatively feature rich, and there is a small universe of forks and mods that add even more features for casual gaming. DeSmuME is the origin of RetroArch and OpenEmu Nintendo DS support and is used by several mobile Nintendo DS emulators, with the notable exception of DraStic. DeSmuME's source code is now hosted at https://github.com/TASVideos/desmume/ win32 autobuilds @ https://ci.appveyor.com/project/zeromus/desmume/build/artifacts -
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Mechvibes
Play mechanical keyboard sounds, typewriter sound as you type
It's a side project that I made for myself since when I use my own mechanical keyboard at late night or in the office and my parents and my coworkers hate that a lot because the sound of the keyboard is very loud (especially in quiet places). So if you are facing this issue just like me then this product is for you! - Plays typewriter sound - You can add more keyboard sound set by recording any sound you like and add them to this app with some easy steps. - Use your laptop keyboard or non-mechanical keyboard at work and still hear your loved sound. - Use this app as any purpose as you want (such as demo for the buyer about the keyboard sound before they buy it, custom any sound for any key...) With Mechvibes Editor, you can create a new sound pack, edit existing sound pack or share them with your friends. -
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tModLoader
A mod to make and play Terraria mods. Supports Terraria 1.4
tModLoader (TML) is an open-source, community-driven, modification and expansion of the Terraria game that makes it possible to make and play mods. TML expands your Terraria adventures with new content to explore created by the Terraria community! TML allows players to create and play Terraria mods and is designed in such a way so that you can play alone or together with friends, with one mod or with multiple mods, choose to play however you like! It is however required that all your friends also install TML if you want to play together; vanilla users can't play with TML users. First and foremost, TML is largely a community endeavor, built by the community; used by the community. Without all the contributions people in the community have made over the years, TML would not be in the state it is in. TML is a free-to-use modification of the game and will stay that way. -
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Delta Executor
Popular Roblox executor
Delta Executor for Roblox is a powerful script executor designed to enhance the Roblox gaming experience by allowing users to run custom scripts within the game environment. Delta Executor provides an intuitive interface and advanced functionality tailored to Roblox players and developers, offering tools to modify gameplay, access unique in-game features, and execute custom Lua scripts efficiently. Built with performance and usability in mind, it’s designed to provide a safe and reliable experience, allowing for customization without significantly impacting game performance. -
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Ultimate Edition
An Ubuntu remix for both new and experienced Linux sophisticates
Ultimate Edition Linux, previously "Ubuntu Ultimate Edition". We cater to a large base of *nix users including, but certainly not limited to gamers & low resource computers. We have a Ultimate Edition for virtually any user. -
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PojavLauncher for iOS
A Minecraft: Java Edition Launcher for Android and iOS
A launcher allowing users to run Minecraft: Java Edition on iOS devices. -
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Bloxstrap
An alternative bootstrapper for Roblox with a bunch of extra features
Bloxstrap is a third-party replacement for the standard Roblox bootstrapper, providing additional useful features and improvements. Bloxstrap is a community-made utility for Roblox that allows players to customize and enhance their gameplay experience. It functions similarly to Roblox’s official launcher but provides additional features and settings that are not available through the default launcher. Bloxstrap offers options like the ability to skip the Roblox loading screen, customize graphics settings more extensively, and even maintain previous versions of the client. It’s particularly popular among users who want more control over their Roblox experience or who need to troubleshoot specific game performance issues. The tool is easy to install and integrates seamlessly with Roblox for a smoother and more personalized user experience. -
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Forge Auto Clicker
Fully Customisable and Super Fast Free Auto Clicker. Free Updates.
Fully Customisable and Super Fast Free auto clicker. Fully-fledged with many modes of automatic clicking. Change click speed, cursor position, hotkeys and more with all settings saved. Forge Auto Clicker brings new, never seen before features to auto clicking. The AutoClicker is fully customizable with many useful functions as well as being easy to use, fast and free! As well as this, Forge Auto Clicker comes with no ads or malware making an amazing user experience! Use this autoclicker on ANY game! Minecraft, Roblox and more! Forge Auto Clicker Tutorial: https://youtu.be/v8_nevMgjL8 Official Website for Help and More: https://flynnsforge.com/ NOTE: Forge Auto Clicker is NOT a virus, certain anti-virus programs and search engines detect this as a false positive, however, it will not harm your computer. For more info, head to https://flynnsforge.com Find out what's new in Version 1.1.2 here: https://flynnsforge.com/forge-auto-clicker-update-1-1-2-released/ -
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DS4Windows
DS4Windows allows you to use a DualShock 4 Controller on your PC
DS4Window is an open-source program that will allow someone to get the experience of using a Playstation 4 DualShock Controller on a PC by emulating a Xbox 360 Controller.
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.