Hovertank 3D: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
The Hovertank 3D repository is id Software's official 1991 source release, containing only the program code — players must supply the original game's data files separately to build a working executable. Robot Redemption is a separate game built on that same engine, replacing Hovertank 3D's vehicular-combat premise with a different scenario about rescuing robots from Jupiter's moons.
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- DOS
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 12y ago
- Stars
- 257
- Contributors
- 1
- License
- GPL-2.0
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesRequires legally acquired game data files to use the executable built from source.
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux, DOS
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 12y ago
- Stars
- 4
- Contributors
- 1
- License
- GPL-2.0
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
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| Title | Hovertank 3D | Robot Redemption |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Playable |
| Platforms | DOS | Windows, Linux, DOS |
| Play in browser | No | No |
| Mobile | No | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Halted | Halted |
| Last updated | 12y ago | 12y ago |
| Stars | 257 | 4 |
| Contributors | 1 | 1 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | YesRequires legally acquired game data files to use the executable built from source. | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Hovertank 3D 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 Hovertank 3D clones use?
Hovertank 3D and Robot Redemption (GPL-2.0).
Do I need to own the original Hovertank 3D to play these clones?
Hovertank 3D requires original game assets to play.
See the full write-up for each clone, or go back to Hovertank 3D.