Approach
Engine reimplementation
An engine written anew that runs the original game data.
Diablo (DevilutionX)github.com/diasurgical/devilutionxDiablo build for modern operating systemsNative portEngine reimplementation★ 10KAI-assistedPlayableActive- Diablo (devilution)github.com/diasurgical/devilutionDiablo devolved - magic behind the 1996 computer gameDecompilationEngine reimplementation★ 9KPlayableInactive
- OpenSC2KOpenSC2Kgithub.com/opensc2k/opensc2kOpenSC2K - Open Source remake of Sim City 2000 using rust and godot. Available for macOS, Windows and LinuxFan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 5.3KActive
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (zelda3) +1github.com/snesrev/zelda3The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Legend of Zelda - A Link to the PastDecompilationEngine reimplementation★ 5KNo AIPlayableActive
Space Station 14 +1github.com/space-wizards/space-station-14Space Station 14, Space Station 13Fan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 3.9KPlayableActive
Super Mario Bros. Remastered +1github.com/jhdev2006/super-mario-bros.-remastered-publicSuper Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. [Remastered]Fan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 3.3KPlayableActive
wipEout Rewritegithub.com/phoboslab/wipeout-rewriteThis is a re-implementation of the 1995 PSX game wipEout. :flower_playing_cards:DecompilationReverse engineering+2★ 3KPlayableActive
Fallout Community Editiongithub.com/alexbatalov/fallout1-ceFallout for modern operating systemsDecompilationEngine reimplementation★ 3KPlayableInactive
Fallout 2 Community Editiongithub.com/alexbatalov/fallout2-ceFallout 2 for modern operating systemsNative portEngine reimplementation★ 2.5KPlayableInactive
P.T. for PCgithub.com/loreanxavier/pt-pcNative PC port of P.T. (runs from your own PS4 game files)Static recompilationEngine reimplementation★ 2.4KMostly AIPlayableActive
dhewm3 +1github.com/dhewm/dhewm3dhewm3, Doom 3Native portEngine reimplementation★ 2.2KPlayableActive
OpenGothic +2github.com/try/opengothicGothic, Gothic II, OpenGothicRewriteEngine reimplementation★ 1.7KPlayableActive
Cave Story (doukutsu-rs)github.com/doukutsu-rs/doukutsu-rsA faithful and open-source remake of Cave Story's engine written in RustFan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 1.3KPlayableActive
SDLPoP +1github.com/nagyd/sdlpopSDLPoP, Prince of PersiaDisassemblyEngine reimplementation★ 1.3KPlayableActive
Carmageddon (dethrace)github.com/dethrace-labs/dethraceReverse engineering the 1997 game "Carmageddon"DecompilationEngine reimplementation★ 1.2KPlayableActive
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (gta-reversed)github.com/gta-reversed/gta-reversedReimplementation of GTA:SA 1.0 USReverse engineeringNative port+1★ 1.2KActive
Arx Libertatis +1github.com/arx/arxlibertatisArx Libertatis, Arx FatalisNative portEngine reimplementation★ 1.1KPlayableInactive
KeeperFX +1github.com/dkfans/keeperfxKeeperFX, Dungeon KeeperFan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 1KPlayableActive
Outrun (Cannonball)github.com/djyt/cannonballCannonball: An Enhanced OutRun EngineDisassemblyEngine reimplementation★ 892PlayableInactive
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (OpenMoHAA) +1github.com/openmoh/openmohaaMedal of Honor: Allied Assault, OpenMoHAARewriteEngine reimplementation★ 865PlayableActive
Need for Speed II: Special Edition (NFSIISE) +1github.com/zaps166/nfsiiseNeed for Speed II: Special Edition, Need For Speed IIStatic recompilationEngine reimplementation★ 786PlayableActive
OpenCiv3 +1github.com/c7-game/openciv3OpenCiv3, Civilization IIIFan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 690Active
Ambermoon.netgithub.com/pyrdacor/ambermoon.netAmbermoon rewrite in C#DecompilationEngine reimplementation★ 549AI-assistedPlayableActive
Tomb Raider: Chronicles (TOMB5)github.com/tomb5/tomb5Tomb Raider: Chronicles Disassembly translated to C source code.DecompilationEngine reimplementation★ 520Inactive
Bugdomgithub.com/jorio/bugdom🐛 Pangea Software's Bugdom for modern systemsNative portEngine reimplementation★ 514PlayableInactive
OpenKeeper +1github.com/tonihele/openkeeperOpenKeeper, Dungeon Keeper 2Fan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 514Active
openomf +1github.com/omf2097/openomfopenomf, One Must Fall: 2097Fan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 505PlayableActiveVange-rsgithub.com/kvark/vange-rsRusty Vangers cloneFan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 489Active
Oddworld 1-2 (alive_reversing) +2github.com/aliveteam/alive_reversingOddworld 1-2, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, Oddworld: Abe's ExoddusDecompilationEngine reimplementation★ 451PlayableActive- Super Mario Bros. XSuper Mario Bros. X (TheXTech) +1github.com/thextech/thextechSuper Mario Bros. X, The X TechNative portEngine reimplementation★ 426Active
- KaM RemakeKaM Remakegithub.com/kromster80/kam_remake"KaM Remake" is an RTS game remake written in Delphi from scratch.Fan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 378Archived
Dune-II—The-Maker +1github.com/stefanhendriks/dune-ii---the-makerDune-II—The-Maker, Dune 2Fan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 376AI-assistedPlayableActive
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (3SX) +1github.com/crowded-street/3sxStreet Fighter III: 3rd Strike, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike [3SX]DecompilationEngine reimplementation★ 375PlayableActive
The Settlers I (freeserf)github.com/freeserf/freeserfSettlers 1 (Serf City) clone.DecompilationEngine reimplementation★ 346PlayableActive
Resident Evil 2 (OpenBiohazard2)github.com/openbiohazard2/openbiohazard2Open source re-implementation of the original Resident Evil 2 / Biohazard 2Reverse engineeringNative port+1★ 304Active
Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec (GT3 Revisited)github.com/matt-pulsipher/gt3-revisitedGran Turismo 3 A-Spec engine reimplementation for modern platforms (bring your own disc)Static recompilationEngine reimplementation★ 284AI-assistedPlayableActive
Super Mario World Remasteredgithub.com/jhdev2006/super-mario-world-remastered-publicA Remake / Remaster of the original Super Mario World, in Godot. Adds new features / improvements!Fan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 282PlayableArchived
The Last of Us Remastered — PC portgithub.com/ravencaio/tlou-remastered-pcNative Windows PC port of The Last of Us Remastered (PS4, CUSA00552). Runs the game’s own x86-64 code on a custom runtime, with PS4 system libraries reimplemented and a Vulkan renderer based on shadPS4. Includes a launcher. No game files included: you need your own copy.Static recompilationCompatibility layer+1★ 281Mostly AIPlayableActive
Syndicate Wars (syndwarsfx)github.com/swfans/syndwarsfxSyndicate Wars Fan Expansion, Open Source remake of the classic Bullfrog gameFan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 273Active
Bayonetta 3 (Witch Time)github.com/zexyen/witch-timeUnofficial static recompilation of Bayonetta 3. Builds the game on your PC from your own legally dumped copy. No game files, keys or SDK code included.Static recompilationEngine reimplementation★ 265AI-assistedPlayableActive
Spelunky (ported build from released source)) (Spelunky Classic HD) +1github.com/yancharkin/spelunkyclassichdSpelunky (ported build from released source)), Spelunky ClassicNative portEngine reimplementation★ 232Active
Mighty Mikegithub.com/jorio/mightymikePangea Software's Mighty Mike (Power Pete) for modern systemsNative portEngine reimplementation★ 216PlayableActive
Diablo II (D2MOO)github.com/thephrozenkeep/d2moo Reimplementation of the Diablo2 game coupled with patching facilities for modders. DecompilationEngine reimplementation★ 203Activecrimsongithub.com/banteg/crimsona faithful rewrite of crimsonland (2003)Matching decompilationEngine reimplementation★ 199Active
Otto Maticgithub.com/jorio/ottomaticPangea Software’s Otto Matic 🤖Native portEngine reimplementation★ 186PlayableInactive
Cro-Mag Rallygithub.com/jorio/cromagrallyThe wildest racing game since man invented the wheel!Native portEngine reimplementation★ 180PlayableInactive
freeserf.net +1github.com/pyrdacor/freeserf.netfreeserf.net, The SettlersFan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 179AI-assistedPlayableActive
UAlbiongithub.com/csinkers/ualbionA remake of the 1995 RPG Albion (requires data from an install of the original game)Fan remakeEngine reimplementation★ 172Active