Marble Blast Ultra: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
MBHaxe's marble physics and collision code are built directly on OpenMBU's, ported to Haxe and extended with features OpenMBU doesn't have: cross-platform netcode multiplayer, a rewind feature, browser and mobile touch controls, and native builds for Android, iOS, and Xbox alongside desktop. OpenMBU remains a Windows-only revival of the original Xbox Live Arcade game and is less actively developed (sporadic) than MBHaxe (active).
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Sporadic
- Last updated
- 5mo ago
- Stars
- 252
- Contributors
- 14
- License
- —
- Engine
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- —
- Multiplayer
- —
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux, OSX, Web, Android, iOS
- Play in browser
- YesPlay in Browser
- Mobile
- Android, iOS
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 11d ago
- Stars
- 203
- Contributors
- 4
- License
- MIT
- Engine
- SDL2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoA Haxe port of Marble Blast games with physics from OpenMBU, does not require original assets.
- Multiplayer
- Online
| Title | OpenMBU | MBHaxe |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Playable |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux, OSX, Web, Android, iOS |
| Play in browser | No | YesPlay in Browser |
| Mobile | No | Android, iOS |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Sporadic | Active |
| Last updated | 5mo ago | 11d ago |
| Stars | 252 | 203 |
| Contributors | 14 | 4 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Engine | — | SDL2 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | — | NoA Haxe port of Marble Blast games with physics from OpenMBU, does not require original assets. |
| Multiplayer | — | Online |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Marble Blast Ultra 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 Marble Blast Ultra clones use?
MBHaxe (MIT).
Do I need to own the original Marble Blast Ultra to play these clones?
MBHaxe runs standalone, no original files needed.
Can I play any of these Marble Blast Ultra clones directly in a browser?
Yes — MBHaxe has a browser-playable build linked in the comparison table above, no install required.
Which Marble Blast Ultra clone is the most actively maintained?
MBHaxe 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 Marble Blast Ultra.