Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
Comparison table
GLSMAC
Availability
- Status
- Unplayable
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 3d ago
- Stars
- 631
- Contributors
- 10
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Engine
- SDL2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesRequires the original Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri + Alien Crossfire installation to load resources like images and sounds.
- Modding support
- YesSupports custom rulesets and mods written in JavaScript-like scripting language (GLS.JS), with asset mod support and level editor.
- Multiplayer
- Online, LAN
Freeciv Alpha Centauri project
Availability
- Status
- Unplayable
- Platforms
- Linux
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Not tracked
- Last updated
- Not tracked
- Stars
- Not tracked
- Contributors
- Not tracked
- License
- Not tracked
- Engine
- Not tracked
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- —
- Modding support
- —
- Multiplayer
- —
| Title | GLSMAC | Freeciv Alpha Centauri project |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Unplayable | Unplayable |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Linux |
| Play in browser | No | No |
| Mobile | No | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Active | Not tracked |
| Last updated | 3d ago | Not tracked |
| Stars | 631 | Not tracked |
| Contributors | 10 | Not tracked |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Not tracked |
| Engine | SDL2 | Not tracked |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | YesRequires the original Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri + Alien Crossfire installation to load resources like images and sounds. | — |
| Modding support | YesSupports custom rulesets and mods written in JavaScript-like scripting language (GLS.JS), with asset mod support and level editor. | — |
| Multiplayer | Online, LAN | — |
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Known limitations
GLSMAC
- compatibility: Network multiplayer is incompatible with the original SMAC client.
- platform: OpenGL problems on macOS currently cause crashes.
- gameplay: Monster AI is different from the original due to unavailable source code.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri 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 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri clones use?
GLSMAC (AGPL-3.0).
Do I need to own the original Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri to play these clones?
GLSMAC requires original game assets to play.
Which Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri clone is the most actively maintained?
GLSMAC 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 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri.