Joust: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
Comparison table

Joust Source Code Documented
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Atari
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Archived
- Last updated
- 11y ago
- Stars
- 24
- Contributors
- 1
- License
- —
Compatibility
- Modding support
- —
- Multiplayer
- —

Ostrich Riders
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Linux
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 8y ago
- Stars
- 8
- Contributors
- 2
- License
- GPL-3.0
Compatibility
- Modding support
- YesSupports custom mods with new maps, backgrounds, tiles, and custom physics constants that can be selected from the menu.
- Multiplayer
- Local multiplayer
| Title | Joust Source Code Documented | Ostrich Riders |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Playable |
| Platforms | Atari | Linux |
| Play in browser | No | No |
| Mobile | No | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Archived | Halted |
| Last updated | 11y ago | 8y ago |
| Stars | 24 | 8 |
| Contributors | 1 | 2 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Modding support | — | YesSupports custom mods with new maps, backgrounds, tiles, and custom physics constants that can be selected from the menu. |
| Multiplayer | — | Local multiplayer |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Joust 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 Joust clones use?
Ostrich Riders (GPL-3.0).
See the full write-up for each clone, or go back to Joust.