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Also covers game, game development, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Dungeon Keeper receives an open source remake and fan expansion in KeeperFX.
Alternatives
The Best Ioq3 Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 22 open source
Looking for something like Ioq3? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 22 are open source.
ioquake3 continues development of the Quake III Arena engine for supported platforms.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionKeeperfxDungeon Keeper receives an open source remake and fan…Free or freemium optionBeam MpPlay BeamNG.drive with other players using BeamMP, a…Another optionWiki / ForumBrowse the ChronoCrash community for OpenBOR games, engine…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keeperfx | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Wiki / Forum | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | ModDB | — | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 4 | Nitrox | — | Yes | Linux |
| 5 | Mod Menu | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | PAX | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | RingRacers | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 8 | Raven M | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | UsefulMods | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | OpenBOR | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
All Ioq3 alternatives
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Wiki / Forum
chronocrash.comAlso covers game and game development
Browse the ChronoCrash community for OpenBOR games, engine resources, and game development discussion.
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ModDB
moddb.comAlso covers game and game development
ModDB covers game development and modding, with downloads for user-created content across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
Nitrox provides an open-source multiplayer modification for Subnautica, which its project describes as being in early development.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Mod Menu displays installed mods and can open their configuration screens when supported; it also supports multiple loaders.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
PAX manages Minecraft modpacks for solo or team development and supports Forge, Fabric, and version control.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Ring Racers is a kart racing game based on the 3D Sonic franchise, with development notes in its repository.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
RavenM is a community multiplayer mod for Ravenfield; its page notes that it is still in development and may have bugs.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
UsefulMods collects game modification recommendations, and its page notes that the former list maintainer stopped updating it.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
OpenBOR is a royalty-free sprite-based side-scrolling engine for beat 'em up games and other gameplay styles.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
OpenMW Multiplayer adds multiplayer support to OpenMW, the open source engine for Morrowind.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
Forge provides an unofficial rules engine for tabletop role-playing games, supporting character and game session management.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
MCreator Link connects hardware such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi to Minecraft through MCreator procedures and mod developer APIs.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project · free
Play BeamNG.drive with other players using BeamMP, a multiplayer project.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
XenonRecomp recompiles Xbox 360 games into native executables using a static recompilation tool.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
Mod Organizer manages mod collections of varying sizes and is designed for people who experiment with mods and need profiles.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
Widelands provides an open source real-time strategy game for players.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
Unciv recreates Civilization V as an open source game for desktop computers and Android.
19
Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
GithubLauncher downloads and updates applications from GitHub releases, with a former edition branded for N64Recomp projects.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
The Peacock Project replaces servers for the HITMAN World of Assassination trilogy to preserve online play and add features.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
Unnamed SDVX clone adapts K-Shoot MANIA and Sound Voltex as a rhythm game.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
Bridge searches for rhythm game charts and downloads them for use in Clone Hero, YARG, and similar games.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
r2modman manages mods for several games through Thunderstore, according to its project description.
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Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project
N64Recomp statically recompiles Nintendo 64 game binaries into C code that can be built for multiple platforms.
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What is the best alternative to Ioq3?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Ioq3 are Keeperfx, Wiki / Forum, and ModDB.
Is there a free alternative to Ioq3?
Yes. Beam Mp is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Ioq3?
Yes: Keeperfx, Nitrox, Mod Menu, and PAX.
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