Supaplex: 4 Open Source Clones Compared
OpenSupaplex is a 1:1 reimplementation of the original freeware game and ships with its own bundled resources rather than requiring the original files. splexhd instead is a full rewrite with entirely new, redrawn graphics rather than a faithful recreation, though it isn't currently playable.
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux, OSX, PSP, PSVita, PS2, PS3, DS, 3DS, Wii, Wii U, Switch
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Sporadic
- Last updated
- 6mo ago
- Stars
- 301
- Contributors
- 15
- License
- —
- Engine
- SDL2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoReimplementation ships with its own resources from the original freeware game.
Availability
- Status
- Unplayable
- Platforms
- Linux
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 6y ago
- Stars
- 17
- Contributors
- 1
- License
- —
- Engine
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoFull rewrite with completely redrawn graphics; no original assets needed.
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Web
- Play in browser
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 4y ago
- Stars
- 7
- Contributors
- 2
- License
- MIT
- Engine
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- —
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux, OSX, Web
- Play in browser
- YesPlay in Browser
- 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
- —
| Title | OpenSupaplex | splexhd | Supaxl | Rocks'n'Diamonds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Unplayable | Playable | Playable |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, OSX, PSP, PSVita, PS2, PS3, DS, 3DS, Wii, Wii U, Switch | Linux | Web | Windows, Linux, OSX, Web |
| Play in browser | No | No | YesPlay in Browser | |
| Mobile | No | No | No | No |
| Project health | ||||
| Development status | Sporadic | Halted | Halted | Not tracked |
| Last updated | 6mo ago | 6y ago | 4y ago | Not tracked |
| Stars | 301 | 17 | 7 | Not tracked |
| Contributors | 15 | 1 | 2 | Not tracked |
| License | — | — | MIT | Not tracked |
| Engine | SDL2 | — | — | Not tracked |
| Compatibility | ||||
| Requires original assets | NoReimplementation ships with its own resources from the original freeware game. | NoFull rewrite with completely redrawn graphics; no original assets needed. | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Supaplex 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 Supaplex clones use?
Supaxl (MIT).
Do I need to own the original Supaplex to play these clones?
OpenSupaplex and splexhd run standalone, no original files needed.
Can I play any of these Supaplex clones directly in a browser?
Yes — Supaxl and Rocks'n'Diamonds have 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 Supaplex.