Albion: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
SR and UAlbion take different technical routes to reviving Albion: SR statically recompiles the original DOS or Windows executable into a native binary rather than rewriting the game, needing only that original executable as input. UAlbion is a from-scratch C#/.NET remake that currently has no working combat or magic system at all, along with missing 3D lighting, collision detection, and automap support, so it isn't yet a complete way to experience the game the way a recompiled original would be.
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- —
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 19d ago
- Stars
- 416
- Contributors
- 3
- License
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesRequires original DOS or Windows game executables as input to the static recompiler.
- Modding support
- —
Availability
- Status
- Unplayable
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows
- Play in browser
- YesPlay in Browser
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Sporadic
- Last updated
- 4mo ago
- Stars
- 167
- Contributors
- 7
- License
- MIT
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesRequires game data from an install of the original Albion game (full version or demo).
- Modding support
- YesPlanned modding support including a built-in editor for modifying and adding assets.
| Title | SR | UAlbion |
|---|---|---|
| Status | — | Unplayable |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Linux, Windows |
| Play in browser | No | YesPlay in Browser |
| Mobile | No | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Active | Sporadic |
| Last updated | 19d ago | 4mo ago |
| Stars | 416 | 167 |
| Contributors | 3 | 7 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | YesRequires original DOS or Windows game executables as input to the static recompiler. | YesRequires game data from an install of the original Albion game (full version or demo). |
| Modding support | — | YesPlanned modding support including a built-in editor for modifying and adding assets. |
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Known limitations
- gameplay: Combat system currently unimplemented.
- gameplay: Magic system currently unimplemented.
- graphics: Lighting model for 3D levels not implemented.
- gameplay: Event handling and collision detection in 3D environments not implemented.
- gameplay: Automap for 3D environments not implemented.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Albion clones on this page open source?
Yes — every clone catalogued here is an open-source project. Availability, license, and development-status details for each one are listed in the comparison table above.
What license do these Albion clones use?
UAlbion (MIT).
Do I need to own the original Albion to play these clones?
SR and UAlbion require original game assets to play.
Can I play any of these Albion clones directly in a browser?
Yes — UAlbion has a browser-playable build linked in the comparison table above, no install required.
Which Albion clone is the most actively maintained?
SR is currently under active development, based on recent commit activity. See the "Development status" row above for every clone's current status.
See the full write-up for each clone, or go back to Albion.