FreeSpace 2: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
Comparison table

FreeSpace 2 Source Code Project
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux, OSX
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- today
- Stars
- 487
- Contributors
- 127
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- —
- Modding support
- YesFull source code release allows for community modifications and customization of the FreeSpace 2 engine.
- Multiplayer
- Multiplayer
Freespace 2 Port
Availability
- Status
- —
- Platforms
- —
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 10y ago
- Stars
- 14
- Contributors
- 1
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- Yes
- Modding support
- —
- Multiplayer
- —
| Title | FreeSpace 2 Source Code Project | Freespace 2 Port |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | — |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, OSX | — |
| Play in browser | No | No |
| Mobile | No | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Active | Halted |
| Last updated | today | 10y ago |
| Stars | 487 | 14 |
| Contributors | 127 | 1 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | — | Yes |
| Modding support | YesFull source code release allows for community modifications and customization of the FreeSpace 2 engine. | — |
| Multiplayer | Multiplayer | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the FreeSpace 2 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.
Do I need to own the original FreeSpace 2 to play these clones?
Freespace 2 Port requires original game assets to play.
Which FreeSpace 2 clone is the most actively maintained?
FreeSpace 2 Source Code Project 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 FreeSpace 2.