R-Type: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
ProtoType is a maintained portable build targeting niche systems like OpenPandora, ODROID, and AmigaOS4 in addition to Linux, replacing the original FMOD audio dependency with SDL_mixer by default. Rtype instead uses freely licensed graphical assets from OpenGameArt.org contributors rather than any original R-Type art, but development has halted and the project is currently unplayable.
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Linux, Amiga, Web
- Play in browser
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 2y ago
- Stars
- 31
- Contributors
- 3
- Engine
- SDL2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoGame is a standalone R-Type remake with its own assets; no original game files required.
Availability
- Status
- Unplayable
- Platforms
- None
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 14y ago
- Stars
- 10
- Contributors
- 8
- Engine
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- No
| Title | ProtoType | Rtype |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Unplayable |
| Platforms | Linux, Amiga, Web | None |
| Play in browser | No | |
| Mobile | No | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Halted | Halted |
| Last updated | 2y ago | 14y ago |
| Stars | 31 | 10 |
| Contributors | 3 | 8 |
| Engine | SDL2 | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | NoGame is a standalone R-Type remake with its own assets; no original game files required. | No |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the R-Type 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.
Do I need to own the original R-Type to play these clones?
ProtoType and Rtype run standalone, no original files needed.
Can I play any of these R-Type clones directly in a browser?
Yes — ProtoType has a browser-playable build linked in the comparison table above, no install required.
See the full write-up for each clone, or go back to R-Type.