SuperTux: 3 Open Source Clones Compared
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Linux, OSX, Windows, Android, Web
- Play in browser
- YesPlay in Browser
- Mobile
- Android
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- today
- Stars
- 3,144
- Contributors
- 209
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Engine
- SDL2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoThe game includes its own original assets and does not require original game data.
- Modding support
- YesCommunity-contributed add-ons are published on the forum; level creation and modification is supported.
Availability
- Status
- Unplayable
- Platforms
- Linux, OSX, Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 3y ago
- Stars
- 215
- Contributors
- 4
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Engine
- Godot
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoUses modified SuperTux assets; implementation from scratch in Godot.
- Modding support
- —
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Linux, OSX, Windows, Android, Web
- Play in browser
- YesPlay in Browser
- Mobile
- Android
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 3mo ago
- Stars
- 67
- Contributors
- 4
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Engine
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoIncludes remastered assets based on original SuperTux work; no original game data required.
- Modding support
- YesGame can be modified in Godot Editor; supports custom levels, textures, sounds, enemy types, and powerups.
| Title | SuperTux | Tux Builder | SuperTux Classic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Unplayable | Playable |
| Platforms | Linux, OSX, Windows, Android, Web | Linux, OSX, Windows | Linux, OSX, Windows, Android, Web |
| Play in browser | YesPlay in Browser | No | YesPlay in Browser |
| Mobile | Android | No | Android |
| Project health | |||
| Development status | Active | Halted | Active |
| Last updated | today | 3y ago | 3mo ago |
| Stars | 3,144 | 215 | 67 |
| Contributors | 209 | 4 | 4 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Engine | SDL2 | Godot | — |
| Compatibility | |||
| Requires original assets | NoThe game includes its own original assets and does not require original game data. | NoUses modified SuperTux assets; implementation from scratch in Godot. | NoIncludes remastered assets based on original SuperTux work; no original game data required. |
| Modding support | YesCommunity-contributed add-ons are published on the forum; level creation and modification is supported. | — | YesGame can be modified in Godot Editor; supports custom levels, textures, sounds, enemy types, and powerups. |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the SuperTux 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 SuperTux clones use?
SuperTux, Tux Builder, and SuperTux Classic (GPL-3.0).
Do I need to own the original SuperTux to play these clones?
SuperTux, Tux Builder, and SuperTux Classic run standalone, no original files needed.
Can I play any of these SuperTux clones directly in a browser?
Yes — SuperTux and SuperTux Classic have a browser-playable build linked in the comparison table above, no install required.
Which SuperTux clone is the most actively maintained?
SuperTux and SuperTux Classic are 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 SuperTux.