What is Plants vs Zombies Decompilation?

Plants vs Zombies Decompilation is an open-source decompilation of Plants vs. Zombies. Source code reconstructed from the original game's compiled binary, so the game can be understood, rebuilt and ported.

Do I need the original game files to run Plants vs Zombies Decompilation?

Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.

Plants vs Zombies Decompilation

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Source code reconstructed from the original game's compiled binary, so the game can be understood, rebuilt and ported.

Based on Plants vs. Zombies

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About

A project to decompile the latest functionality of the first Plants vs. Zombies title and expand upon the game and its engine. It aims to modernize the SexyAppFramework engine with modern C++ features and replace the legacy DirectDraw and Direct3D7 renderers with the GLFW cross-platform wrapper, building on an older, now deleted decompilation of PvZ version 0.9.9. The roadmap marks x64 support as partial, with the GLFW renderer and cross-platform work still in progress.

Getting started

You need the original game files, bought from Steam.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game.

You need access to the original game files.

Features

The project has partial x64 support for the base game.

How to install

Copy the executable into the original game's root folder, or copy the original game folder's contents into the executable's folder.

Summarised from the project's README.

Licensing & legal

The README states the project does not condone piracy and includes no PopCap IP outside their open source game engine.

FAQ

What is Plants vs Zombies Decompilation?: Plants vs Zombies Decompilation is an open-source decompilation of Plants vs. Zombies. Source code reconstructed from the original game's compiled binary, so the game can be understood, rebuilt and ported.
Do I need the original game files to run Plants vs Zombies Decompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.