OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era
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Based on this open source project, modders have created an expanded universe encapsulating RA, RA2, Tiberian Sun, Tiberian Dawn and other lore into Combined Arms mod: https://www.moddb.com/mods/command-conquer-combined-arms Worth a look for a new fan made entry into the C&C universe. The scale of the mod is huge...
OpenRA's Red Alert is Red Alert as it was in player's dreams. The game is just as fun as it once was: fast, fun and limited in scope - but adapted to contemporary connectivity and display resolution. OpenRA's killer feature is the extremely fast installation of a reliable cross-platform game that anyone can understand in ten minutes, that works in even the most skinny hardware... The perfect combination for an impromptu LAN party, where having fun with friends right now…
I know this comes up again and again, but I'm so glad there are efforts like this. Enhancements to existing games are fun to make and to use. I've gotten so much value from this project and those like it. My nephews and I were able to play quickly and without a lot of hassle. Also excited with the coming open sourcing and official remasters.
Play Dune, C&C and Red Alert. They've got a hilarious April Fools main page still
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Every submission
| Date | Title as submitted | By | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-08 | OpenRA: Classic strategy games, rebuilt for the modern era, open source | richardboegli | 8 | 1 |
| 2018-04-14 | Command and Conquer Red Alert open source remake | tosh | 2 | 0 |
| 2020-05-28 | OpenRA: An open, cross platform and expandable implementation of Command&Conquer | naetius | 25 | 3 |
| 2023-09-18 | OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern eraFirst breakout | xbmcuser | 610 | 169 |
| 2025-01-02 | OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era | tosh | 2 | 0 |
| 2025-01-25 | OpenRA – Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era | tosh | 657 | 122 |
| 2026-06-27 | OpenRAHall induction · Best thread · Latest 20+ point return | tosh | 815 | 167 |