Menu

Originals
Compare
Decompilations
Genres
Arcade Puzzle Platformer RPG Strategy Adventure FPS Simulation Racing Turn-Based
Genres
Browse clones by gameplay genre — FPS, RPG, strategy and more.
View all genres
Engines
SDL2 Godot Phaser libGDX Unity MonoGame id Tech Ogre3D LÖVE (Love2D)raylib
Engines
Browse clones by the game engine or framework they're built with.
View all engines
Themes
Sci-Fi Fantasy Comedy Horror Medieval Anime Crime Management Modern Military Post-Apocalyptic
Themes
Browse the original games these clones are based on by theme.
View all themes
Blog

Game Decompilation & Recompilation Blog

Guides and deep dives on game decompilations, static recompilations and AI game merges — what exists, how it works and where to get it.

Source code compiled into machine code, with a question mark on the way back

GuidesOct 7, 202611 min read

What Is a Game Decompilation? Decompilation vs. Recompilation vs. Emulation, Explained

A plain-English guide to game decompilation and static recompilation: how they work, how they differ from emulation, and where AI fits in.