Carmageddon: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
Comparison table
Dethrace
Availability
- Status
- Semi-playable
- Platforms
- Windows
- Play in browser
- YesPlay in Browser
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 8d ago
- Stars
- 1,193
- Contributors
- 18
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Engine
- SDL2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesRequires access to game data from the original Carmageddon; supports freeware demos or purchased versions.
OpenC1
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 12y ago
- Stars
- 167
- Contributors
- 2
- License
- —
- Engine
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- —
| Title | Dethrace | OpenC1 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Semi-playable | Playable |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Play in browser | YesPlay in Browser | No |
| Mobile | No | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Active | Halted |
| Last updated | 8d ago | 12y ago |
| Stars | 1,193 | 167 |
| Contributors | 18 | 2 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Engine | SDL2 | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | YesRequires access to game data from the original Carmageddon; supports freeware demos or purchased versions. | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Carmageddon 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 Carmageddon clones use?
Dethrace (GPL-3.0).
Do I need to own the original Carmageddon to play these clones?
Dethrace requires original game assets to play.
Can I play any of these Carmageddon clones directly in a browser?
Yes — Dethrace has a browser-playable build linked in the comparison table above, no install required.
Which Carmageddon clone is the most actively maintained?
Dethrace 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 Carmageddon.