What is Syphon Filter 3 Recompilation?

Syphon Filter 3 Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Syphon Filter 3. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.

Do I need the original game files to run Syphon Filter 3 Recompilation?

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

How is Syphon Filter 3 Recompilation licensed?

project: GPL-3.0-only (project-owned files). The repository itself is the authoritative source.

Syphon Filter 3 Recompilation

RecompilationActive

The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.

Based on Syphon Filter 3

Syphon Filter 3 Recompilation screenshot

Links, repository & details

About

A static recompilation of Syphon Filter 3 built on psxrecomp and recomp-ui, recompiled for modern systems. The README lists it as a 2-player USA release published by 989 Studios in 2001. The v0.1.1 candidate targets Windows x64, Linux x64, macOS ARM64 and macOS x64, and remains unpublished until its package tests and release authorization pass.

Getting started

You must own the original game and supply your own disc image, plus a legal SCPH-1001 BIOS dump; OpenBIOS is not a qualified route and BIOS dumps are not redistributed. The project can be run standalone via a release zip and the built-in recomp-ui Generate & Build flow, or managed through the RetComM Launcher.

History

The project is developed by a hobbyist with substantial AI assistance, and changes are validated with boot gates, hardware-oracle comparisons against Beetle and DuckStation, and deterministic replay probes before shipping.

Known issues & limitations

The candidate targets Windows x64, Linux x64, macOS ARM64, and macOS x64, but setup packages remain unpublished until package tests and release authorization pass.

What you need to run it

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

You must own the original game disc.
The title requires a legal SCPH-1001 BIOS dump; OpenBIOS is not a qualified option.

How to install

The project can be run standalone from a release zip using the built-in Generate & Build flow.

Summarised from the project's README.

Media

Licensing & legal

Project-owned files use GPL-3.0-only, and this license does not cover psxrecomp, recomp-ui, game data or generated retail code.

FAQ

What is Syphon Filter 3 Recompilation?: Syphon Filter 3 Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Syphon Filter 3. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.
Do I need the original game files to run Syphon Filter 3 Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.
How is Syphon Filter 3 Recompilation licensed?: project: GPL-3.0-only (project-owned files). The repository itself is the authoritative source.