Phantasy Star: 3 Open Source Clones Compared
Phantasy is explicitly deprecated by its own README, which tells users to use JLud2D instead. JLud2D is actively developed, ports its engine from Java to TypeScript/Phaser 3 for browser play, and includes an in-progress from-scratch Phantasy Star RPG remake alongside other demos, plus Tiled-map-based modding support. Phantasy Star Disassembly is a different kind of resource — an annotated disassembly of the Sega Master System original requiring the original game's data — rather than a playable remake.
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- None
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 1mo ago
- Stars
- 40
- Contributors
- 1
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Engine
- Phaser
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoIncludes original game assets; no external asset requirement for Phantasy Star demo.
- Modding support
- YesCompatible with Tiled maps, supports custom level creation and scripting for map events.
Availability
- Status
- Unplayable
- Platforms
- None
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 8y ago
- Stars
- 16
- Contributors
- 2
- License
- —
- Engine
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- —
- Modding support
- —
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Master System
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 8y ago
- Stars
- 3
- Contributors
- 2
- License
- —
- Engine
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesThis is a disassembly of the original Phantasy Star for Sega Master System; it requires the original game data.
- Modding support
- —
| Title | JLud2D | Phantasy | Phantasy Star Disassembly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Unplayable | Playable |
| Platforms | None | None | Master System |
| Play in browser | No | No | No |
| Mobile | No | No | No |
| Project health | |||
| Development status | Active | Halted | Halted |
| Last updated | 1mo ago | 8y ago | 8y ago |
| Stars | 40 | 16 | 3 |
| Contributors | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — | — |
| Engine | Phaser | — | — |
| Compatibility | |||
| Requires original assets | NoIncludes original game assets; no external asset requirement for Phantasy Star demo. | — | YesThis is a disassembly of the original Phantasy Star for Sega Master System; it requires the original game data. |
| Modding support | YesCompatible with Tiled maps, supports custom level creation and scripting for map events. | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Phantasy Star 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 Phantasy Star clones use?
JLud2D (GPL-3.0).
Do I need to own the original Phantasy Star to play these clones?
JLud2D runs standalone, no original files needed; Phantasy Star Disassembly requires original game assets to play.
Which Phantasy Star clone is the most actively maintained?
JLud2D 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 Phantasy Star.