Zuma: 3 Open Source Clones Compared
Zuma-Deluxe-HD is a remake project adding features the original didn't have, like HD textures and 16:9 widescreen support, but its actively developed v2.0.0 rewrite isn't yet playable — only the older v0.1.0 stable release is. Zuma Portable takes a different approach, reverse-engineering the original executables for assembly-level accuracy on the open-source SexyAppFramework rather than adding new features; it's fully playable now on Windows, macOS, and Android, and is deliberately DRM-free.
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- Semi-playable
- Platforms
- Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 2y ago
- Stars
- 150
- Contributors
- 3
- License
- MIT
- Engine
- SDL2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoProject includes its own assets; game logic code has been reconstructed.
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Android, OSX, Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- Android
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 2d ago
- Stars
- 9
- Contributors
- 3
- License
- —
- Engine
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesRequires game data files from your own copy of the game; if you don't own it, the Steam version is available.
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Amiga, Windows
- 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
- —
| Title | Zuma-Deluxe-HD | Zuma Portable | Zaz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Semi-playable | Playable | Playable |
| Platforms | Windows | Android, OSX, Windows | Amiga, Windows |
| Play in browser | No | No | No |
| Mobile | No | Android | No |
| Project health | |||
| Development status | Halted | Active | Not tracked |
| Last updated | 2y ago | 2d ago | Not tracked |
| Stars | 150 | 9 | Not tracked |
| Contributors | 3 | 3 | Not tracked |
| License | MIT | — | Not tracked |
| Engine | SDL2 | — | Not tracked |
| Compatibility | |||
| Requires original assets | NoProject includes its own assets; game logic code has been reconstructed. | YesRequires game data files from your own copy of the game; if you don't own it, the Steam version is available. | — |
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Known limitations
- development: Version 2.0.0 is under development and is not yet playable; version 0.1.0 is the stable release.
- accuracy: Fully playable but potential bugs and inaccuracies are expected.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Zuma 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 Zuma clones use?
Zuma-Deluxe-HD (MIT).
Do I need to own the original Zuma to play these clones?
Zuma-Deluxe-HD runs standalone, no original files needed; Zuma Portable requires original game assets to play.
Which Zuma clone is the most actively maintained?
Zuma Portable 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 Zuma.