Meridian 59: 5 Open Source Clones Compared
Meridian 59 Server 105 (v2.9.3, February 2016) and Meridian 59 German Server 112 (v3.0, September 2023) are two releases of the same 'Server 105' codebase — the older one's own README explicitly promises the newer, git-history-included 3.0 release that German Server 112 turned out to be. Meridian 59: New 3D client and developer tools (OgreClient) isn't a full game release at all; it's only a 3D client that connects to a compatible existing server's own game content, and its author doesn't distribute any binaries directly. The base 'Meridian 59' repository and 'Open Meridian' are separate, complete code releases (client, server, and tools) with their own player communities, distinct from the Server 105 lineage.
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 2d ago
- Stars
- 513
- Contributors
- 41
- License
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- —
- Modding support
- YesIncludes Blakod compiler and room editor for scripting and world modification.
- Multiplayer
- Online
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 10y ago
- Stars
- 151
- Contributors
- 34
- License
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoGame content (artwork, rooms, audio, etc.) is not included; source for client, server, game code, and tools are provided.
- Modding support
- —
- Multiplayer
- Online
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 4y ago
- Stars
- 36
- Contributors
- 10
- License
- GPL-3.0
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoOgreClient is a 3D client for compatible Meridian 59 servers; requires server installation of game content.
- Modding support
- YesIncludes developer tools and editor support for creating content.
- Multiplayer
- Online
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Sporadic
- Last updated
- 5mo ago
- Stars
- 5
- Contributors
- 40
- License
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoServer source is included; client graphics and music must be obtained separately.
- Modding support
- YesIncludes Blakod compiler and room editor for content creation.
- Multiplayer
- Online
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 3y ago
- Stars
- 5
- Contributors
- 2
- License
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoServer 105 v2.9.3 source is included; client graphics and music must be downloaded separately.
- Modding support
- YesIncludes Blakod compiler and room editor for scripting and level design.
- Multiplayer
- Online
| Title | Meridian 59 | Open Meridian | Meridian 59: New 3D client and developer tools | Meridian 59 German Server 112 | Meridian 59 Server 105 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Playable | Playable | Playable | Playable |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows | Windows | Windows | Windows |
| Play in browser | No | No | No | No | No |
| Mobile | No | No | No | No | No |
| Project health | |||||
| Development status | Active | Halted | Halted | Sporadic | Halted |
| Last updated | 2d ago | 10y ago | 4y ago | 5mo ago | 3y ago |
| Stars | 513 | 151 | 36 | 5 | 5 |
| Contributors | 41 | 34 | 10 | 40 | 2 |
| License | — | — | GPL-3.0 | — | — |
| Compatibility | |||||
| Requires original assets | — | NoGame content (artwork, rooms, audio, etc.) is not included; source for client, server, game code, and tools are provided. | NoOgreClient is a 3D client for compatible Meridian 59 servers; requires server installation of game content. | NoServer source is included; client graphics and music must be obtained separately. | NoServer 105 v2.9.3 source is included; client graphics and music must be downloaded separately. |
| Modding support | YesIncludes Blakod compiler and room editor for scripting and world modification. | — | YesIncludes developer tools and editor support for creating content. | YesIncludes Blakod compiler and room editor for content creation. | YesIncludes Blakod compiler and room editor for scripting and level design. |
| Multiplayer | Online | Online | Online | Online | Online |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Meridian 59 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 Meridian 59 clones use?
Meridian 59: New 3D client and developer tools (GPL-3.0).
Do I need to own the original Meridian 59 to play these clones?
Open Meridian, Meridian 59: New 3D client and developer tools, Meridian 59 German Server 112, and Meridian 59 Server 105 run standalone, no original files needed.
Which Meridian 59 clone is the most actively maintained?
Meridian 59 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 Meridian 59.