OpenApocalypse
An open-source re-implementation of the classic strategy game X-COM: Apocalypse, requiring the original game files to run.
What is OpenApocalypse?
OpenApoc is an open-source game engine that re-implements the classic turn-based strategy game X-COM: Apocalypse. It modernizes the original 1997 title by providing better performance, cross-platform support, and extensive modding capabilities while requiring the user to own the original game files. The project solves the problem of playing and modding an aging DOS-based game on modern hardware and operating systems.
Fans of the original X-COM: Apocalypse game seeking a modernized experience, modders interested in creating or playing custom content for the game, and open-source enthusiasts contributing to game preservation projects.
Developers and players choose OpenApoc because it faithfully recreates a beloved classic with significant technical improvements, full modding support, and an active community, all while being completely free and open-source under the GPL3 license.
Overview
Opensource rebuild of the XCOM Apocalypse Engine that requires the original files to run.
Use Cases
Best For
- Playing X-COM: Apocalypse on modern operating systems like Windows 10/11, Linux, or macOS
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