F-Zero: 5 Open Source Clones Compared
F-Zero-Clone is a WebGL browser project requiring no original assets, but it's currently marked unplayable with no further detail on its state. SunHP games is confirmed playable through HP48/49/50 calculator hardware or emulators like Emu48 or x48, though the F-Zero clone there (F-ZeroHP) is just one title bundled within a broader personal collection of assembly-language calculator games rather than a dedicated F-Zero project.
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- —
- Platforms
- —
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 4d ago
- Stars
- 72
- Contributors
- 1
- License
- MIT
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- Yes
Availability
- Status
- —
- Platforms
- —
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 7d ago
- Stars
- 28
- Contributors
- 1
- License
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- Yes
Availability
- Status
- Unplayable
- Platforms
- Web
- Play in browser
- YesPlay in Browser
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 10y ago
- Stars
- 23
- Contributors
- 1
- License
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoWebGL clone with its own assets.
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- HP calculator
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- Android
Project health
- Development status
- Sporadic
- Last updated
- 10mo ago
- Stars
- 3
- Contributors
- 1
- License
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoCollection of original Saturn ASM games for HP48/49/50 calculators.
Availability
- Status
- Unplayable
- Platforms
- Linux, OSX
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Not tracked
- Last updated
- Not tracked
- Stars
- Not tracked
- Contributors
- Not tracked
- License
- Not tracked
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- —
| Title | F-Zero Recompilation 2 | F-Zero Recompilation | F-Zero Clone | SunHP games | Racer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | — | — | Unplayable | Playable | Unplayable |
| Platforms | — | — | Web | HP calculator | Linux, OSX |
| Play in browser | No | No | YesPlay in Browser | No | No |
| Mobile | No | No | No | Android | No |
| Project health | |||||
| Development status | Active | Active | Halted | Sporadic | Not tracked |
| Last updated | 4d ago | 7d ago | 10y ago | 10mo ago | Not tracked |
| Stars | 72 | 28 | 23 | 3 | Not tracked |
| Contributors | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not tracked |
| License | MIT | — | — | — | Not tracked |
| Compatibility | |||||
| Requires original assets | Yes | Yes | NoWebGL clone with its own assets. | NoCollection of original Saturn ASM games for HP48/49/50 calculators. | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the F-Zero 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 F-Zero clones use?
F-Zero Recompilation 2 (MIT).
Do I need to own the original F-Zero to play these clones?
F-Zero Clone and SunHP games run standalone, no original files needed; F-Zero Recompilation 2 and F-Zero Recompilation require original game assets to play.
Can I play any of these F-Zero clones directly in a browser?
Yes — F-Zero Clone has a browser-playable build linked in the comparison table above, no install required.
Which F-Zero clone is the most actively maintained?
F-Zero Recompilation 2 and F-Zero Recompilation are 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 F-Zero.