68 projects
Open Source Games
Open‑source projects that are complete video games offering multiplayer, role‑playing, or simulation experiences. This collection is ideal for community‐driven game codebases where the game logic is available for modification and experimentation.
108,394 contributors
$2.2B
Cataclysm
Cataclysm is a post-apocalyptic survival roguelike game where players must navigate a world devastated by various catastrophes. The game features turn-based gameplay, crafting systems, character development, and procedurally generated worlds filled with zombies and other threats.
8,184
298
$103M
osu!
osu! is a free-to-play rhythm game where players click, drag, and spin to the beat of music. Players follow hit circles and other elements that appear on screen in time with the song, aiming for high scores and accuracy.
6,978
730
$16M
/tg/station
A multiplayer space station simulation game built on BYOND where players take on various roles aboard a space station, featuring complex systems for atmospherics, medical, engineering, and security gameplay with a mix of roleplaying and emergent chaos
6,746
172
$47M
Space Station 14
Space Station 14 is a multiplayer online game that reimagines Space Station 13, featuring a space station simulation where players take on various roles to maintain the station, conduct research, and handle emergencies. The game is built using the Robust Toolbox engine and emphasizes roleplaying elements in a sci-fi setting.
4,733
193
$143M
Mindustry
Mindustry is an open-source sandbox tower defense game with factory-building elements. Players gather resources, build intricate production chains, defend against waves of enemies, and manage logistics across various maps. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, with extensive modding support and cross-platform compatibility.
4,460
357
$8.4M
Lichess
Lichess is a free, open-source chess platform that provides online chess gameplay, tournaments, training resources, and social features for players of all skill levels. The platform emphasizes accessibility, performance, and a clean user experience without advertisements.
3,805
514
$11M
OpenRCT2
OpenRCT2 is an open-source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, a theme park management and construction simulation game. It extends the original game with new features, multiplayer functionality, user interface improvements, and platform compatibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
3,602
376
$36M
Paradise Station
Paradise Station is a Space Station 13 game server and codebase, providing a multiplayer roleplaying experience set on a space station. It is a fork of the /tg/station codebase with unique features and modifications for its community.
3,061
86
$25M
XMage
XMage is an open-source implementation of Magic: The Gathering that allows players to play the card game online, featuring both single-player and multiplayer modes, with support for various game formats and rules enforcement
2,985
135
$84M
Friday Night Funkin'
A rhythm game made with HaxeFlixel
2,832
166
$2.9M
Delta-V
Delta-V is a Space Station 14 fork focused on creating a unique space station simulation experience with custom content and gameplay mechanics
2,823
89
$249M
Frontier Station 14
Frontier Station 14 appears to be a Space Station 14 fork/variant focused on roleplaying gameplay in a space station environment
2,671
81
$198M
BeeStation 13
BeeStation 13 is a multiplayer space station simulation game based on the Space Station 13 codebase. It is a fork of the /tg/station codebase that focuses on providing a unique gameplay experience with custom features and modifications while maintaining the core SS13 mechanics of roleplaying various crew members aboard a space station.
2,628
66
$33M
Cataclysm: Bright Nights
Cataclysm: Bright Nights is a post-apocalyptic survival roguelike game, forked from Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead. Players must survive in a world devastated by various catastrophes while managing resources, crafting items, and dealing with monsters and other threats.
2,541
64
$60M
Unciv
Open-source Android/Desktop remake of Civ V
2,541
142
$16M
OpenRA
Open Source real-time strategy game engine for early Westwood games such as Command & Conquer: Red Alert written in C# using SDL and OpenGL. Runs on Windows, Linux, *BSD and Mac OS X.
2,523
307
$21M
CodeCombat
CodeCombat is an educational platform that teaches programming through a game-based learning experience where players write code to control characters and solve challenges in a fantasy coding adventure game
2,330
270
$21M
Endless Sky
Space exploration, trading, and combat game.
2,171
204
$12M
Baystation
Baystation's flavor of Space Station 13
2,117
84
$18M
Shiptest
Shiptest is a Space Station 13 game variant/fork focused on spaceship-based gameplay, where players operate vessels and engage in space exploration and combat scenarios
1,951
43
$28M
Luanti
Minetest is an open-source voxel game engine and game, similar to Minecraft, that allows players to build and explore procedurally generated 3D worlds. It features multiplayer support, modding capabilities through Lua API, and a client/server architecture.
1,937
169
$12M
Pokémon Showdown
Pokémon battle simulator.
1,785
125
$46M
PokéRogue
A browser based Pokémon fangame heavily inspired by the roguelite genre.
1,690
76
$10M
TerraGov Marine Corps
TGMC: TerraGov Marine Corps, a SS13 mod
1,671
44
$20M
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is a free and open-source roguelike game where players explore procedurally generated dungeons, battle monsters, and collect treasures. The game features turn-based tactical combat, character development with multiple species and backgrounds, and permanent death mechanics.
1,595
133
$23M
Netrunner
Jinteki.net is a Linux Foundation project providing an open-source platform for digital collaboration, focusing on secure, efficient information sharing and community-driven development within the open-source ecosystem.
1,550
99
$5.3M
CM-SS13
Contains the code for CM-SS13
1,543
19
$24M
VOREStation
The codebase used by the VORE SS13 server, based on Polaris SS13.
1,513
22
$35M
OpenTTD
OpenTTD is an open source simulation game based upon Transport Tycoon Deluxe
1,509
192
$24M
Goonstation
Repository for the Goonstation branch of SS13
1,493
45
$32M
Stockfish
A free and strong UCI chess engine
1,441
145
$608K
SuperTuxKart
The code base of supertuxkart
1,408
262
$31M
Tau Ceti Classic
Tau Ceti Classic is a Space Station 13 game codebase, which is a multiplayer online role-playing game set on a space station. It appears to be a fork or variant of the SS13 game focused on the Tau Ceti community.
1,319
18
$17M
Thrive
The main repository for the development of the evolution game Thrive.
1,304
61
$19M
The Battle for Wesnoth
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open-source turn-based strategy game with a fantasy theme. Players build armies, manage resources, and engage in tactical combat across hex-based maps in both single-player campaigns and multiplayer matches. The game features multiple factions with distinct units and abilities, set in a rich fantasy world with detailed lore.
1,255
126
$14M
Beyond All Reason
Main game repository for Beyond All Reason.
1,142
108
$23M
Sunflower Land
Sunflower Land is an open-source blockchain-based farming simulation game under The Linux Foundation, where players can cultivate virtual land, grow crops, and trade resources in a decentralized ecosystem.
1,046
40
$17M
DDraceNetwork
DDraceNetwork (DDNet) is an open-source modification of Teeworlds, a retro multiplayer platform game. It transforms the original game into a cooperative racing game where players work together to complete challenging levels featuring unique gameplay mechanics like freeze, deep freeze, and teleporters.
935
100
$14M
Pioneer Space Simulator
A game of lonely space adventure
913
82
$33M
SuperTux
SuperTux source code
861
142
$3.9M
Unitystation
The original unitystation
801
44
$325M
Warzone 2100
Command the forces of The Project in a battle to rebuild the world after mankind has been nearly destroyed by nuclear missiles. A 100% free and open source real-time strategy game for Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD+
786
92
$31M
Aurorastation
Aurora.3 is a Space Station 13 codebase and game server project based on Baystation12, featuring a science fiction roleplaying environment where players take on various roles aboard a space station. The project includes custom features, maps, and gameplay mechanics for the SS13 community.
777
30
$27M
fheroes2
fheroes2 is a recreation of Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine.
747
82
$6M
MekHQ
MegaMek is a networked Java clone of BattleTech, a turn-based sci-fi boardgame for 2+ players. Fight using giant robots, tanks, and/or infantry on a hex-based map.
729
19
$14M
Ancient Beast
The Turn Based Strategy Game/eSport. Master your beasts! 🐺
613
53
$1M
FinalBurn Neo
FinalBurn Neo (FBNeo) is an arcade system emulator that supports various gaming platforms and arcade systems. It is a continuation of the FinalBurn emulator series, focusing on accuracy and compatibility while providing features for playing classic arcade games.
546
26
$69M
Second Life Viewer
Second Life Viewer is the official client application for accessing Second Life, a 3D virtual world platform. It allows users to explore the virtual environment, interact with other users, create and trade virtual items, and participate in the Second Life economy.
472
22
$50M
Unvanquished
An FPS/RTS hybrid game powered by the Daemon engine (a combination of ioq3 and XreaL)
464
69
$3.5M
Widelands
Widelands is a free, open source real-time strategy game with singleplayer campaigns and a multiplayer mode. The game was inspired by Settlers II™ (© Bluebyte) but has significantly more variety and depth to it.
438
55
$13M
NetHack
Official NetHack Git Repository
425
80
$15M
ET: Legacy
ET: Legacy is an open source project based on the code of Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory which was released in 2010 under the terms of the GPLv3 license.
393
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$16M
Angband
A free, single-player roguelike dungeon exploration game
372
41
$10M
FreeSpace2 Source Code Project
FreeSpace2 Source Code Project (FSO) is an open-source game engine project that maintains and enhances the source code of the FreeSpace 2 space combat simulation game. It adds modern features, fixes bugs, and enables the game to run on contemporary systems while supporting community-created content and modifications.
360
26
$32M
Exult
Exult is a project to recreate Ultima 7 for modern operating systems, using the game's original plot, data, and graphics files.
229
25
$10M
PyChess Variants
Chess variant server
205
22
$10M
Nine Chronicles
Unity client application for Nine Chronicles, a fully decentralized idle RPG powered by the community.
158
13
$14M
Hengband
変愚蛮怒のメインリポジトリ
143
4
$18M
VASSAL
VASSAL is an open-source engine for building and playing online adaptations of board games and card games. It allows users to create digital versions of board games and play them over the internet or via email. The platform supports both real-time and play-by-email gameplay, custom game piece design, and dice rolling simulation.
124
10
$8.2M
Minokawa
A project focused on developing a Filipino-themed game using the Unity game engine, featuring a mythological creature called Minokawa from Philippine folklore
20
7
$4.6M