Xargon: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
Comparison table
Xargon (SDL)
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Linux
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 11y ago
- Stars
- 37
- Contributors
- 1
- Engine
- SDL2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesRequires the original Xargon data files; all three episodes are available as freeware.
Xargon
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- DOS
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Not tracked
- Last updated
- Not tracked
- Stars
- Not tracked
- Contributors
- Not tracked
- Engine
- Not tracked
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
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| Title | Xargon (SDL) | Xargon |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Playable |
| Platforms | Linux | DOS |
| Play in browser | No | No |
| Mobile | No | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Halted | Not tracked |
| Last updated | 11y ago | Not tracked |
| Stars | 37 | Not tracked |
| Contributors | 1 | Not tracked |
| Engine | SDL2 | Not tracked |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | YesRequires the original Xargon data files; all three episodes are available as freeware. | — |
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Known limitations
Xargon (SDL)
- graphics: Some tiles do not animate, such as the ocean below the waterfall on the first level.
- compatibility: Will only run on little-endian CPUs due to endian-specific file handling.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Xargon 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 Xargon to play these clones?
Xargon (SDL) requires original game assets to play.
See the full write-up for each clone, or go back to Xargon.