What is a game decompilation?

A decompilation project reconstructs readable source code from a game's compiled binary. Contributors compare their code with the original executable until it produces the same result, which makes the game understandable, rebuildable and portable.

What is a static recompilation?

A static recompilation translates the original game's compiled machine code ahead of time into a native program for another platform, usually a PC port, instead of emulating the console while you play.

Do I need the original game to use these projects?

In most cases yes. These projects ship code only, not the game's art, audio or data, so you supply your own legally obtained copy. Each page states what a project needs to run.

Are these projects legal?

The code written by the project's contributors is licensed by them, but the original game's assets and code stay the property of their rights holders. Each page lists who licenses what, as stated in the project's own repository.

GameCube Decompilations & Recompilations

44 open-source decompilation and static recompilation projects for GameCube games — rebuilt from the original binary so they can run natively on modern hardware.

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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 (original game, not this project)

Original game image

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 Decompilation

Clone of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004

A complete matching decompilation of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 for GameCube, now being made readable.

Stars9

Updated1 month ago

LicenseCC0-1.0

Release2026

Genre: Sports

Theme: —

Halted

Mortal Kombat Deception Decompilation

Clone of Mortal Kombat: Deception

A decompilation project for Mortal Kombat Deception on PS2, Gamecube and Xbox, with extracted models.

Stars6

Updated1 year ago

LicenseUnknown

Release2024

Genre: Fighting

Theme: —

Active

Nintendo Puzzle Collection: Dr. Mario 64

Clone of Nintendo Puzzle Collection

A work-in-progress decompilation of Dr. Mario 64 for the Nintendo GameCube (Nintendo Puzzle Collection).

Stars5

Updated3 months ago

LicenseCC0-1.0

Release2025

Genre: puzzle video game

Theme: —

Halted

Wario World (original game, not this project)

Original game image

Wario World Decompilation

Clone of Wario World

A work-in-progress decompilation of the US GameCube version of Wario World.

Stars5

Updated1 year ago

LicenseUnknown

Release2024

Genre: Platform

Theme: —

Sporadic

Freedom Fighters Decompilation

Clone of Freedom Fighters

A work-in-progress decompilation of Freedom Fighters (2003) for GameCube, supporting the USA Rev 0 version.

Stars1

Updated1 year ago

LicenseCC0-1.0

Release2025

Genre: TPS

Theme: —

Frequently asked questions

What is a game decompilation?: A decompilation project reconstructs readable source code from a game's compiled binary. Contributors compare their code with the original executable until it produces the same result, which makes the game understandable, rebuildable and portable.
What is a static recompilation?: A static recompilation translates the original game's compiled machine code ahead of time into a native program for another platform, usually a PC port, instead of emulating the console while you play.
Do I need the original game to use these projects?: In most cases yes. These projects ship code only, not the game's art, audio or data, so you supply your own legally obtained copy. Each page states what a project needs to run.
Are these projects legal?: The code written by the project's contributors is licensed by them, but the original game's assets and code stay the property of their rights holders. Each page lists who licenses what, as stated in the project's own repository.