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The Best Openmw Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives1 free · 23 open source

Looking for something like Openmw? 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 23 are open source.

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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind can run through OpenMW, an open source engine that supports compatible data files.

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1Multiplayer —Yes—
2OpenBOR —YesAndroid, Linux, macOS
3doukutsu-rs —YesAndroid, Linux, macOS
4No Telemetry —Yes—
5ModdingLinked —Not statedWeb
6UsefulMods —Yes—
7Forge —Yes—
8SpaceCadetPinball —YesAndroid, Linux, macOS
9Hardware Link —Yes—
10Beam Mp FreeYesWindows
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OpenBOR

github.com/DCurrent/openborOpen source
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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UsefulMods

github.com/TheUsefulLists/UsefulModsOpen sourcePick
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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Forge

github.com/Card-Forge/forgeOpen source
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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Beam Mp

github.com/BeamMP/BeamMPFreeOpen source
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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Unciv

github.com/yairm210/UncivOpen source
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.

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Peacock

github.com/thepeacockproject/PeacockOpen source
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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Bridge

github.com/Geomitron/BridgeOpen source
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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r2modman

github.com/ebkr/r2modmanPlusOpen source
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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N64Recomp

github.com/N64Recomp/N64RecompOpen source
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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Rando List

github.com/video-game-randomizers/rando-listOpen source
Also covers game and open source · same kind of open-source project

This collaborative catalog collects video game randomizers and lists alternate site links on its page.

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Nitrox

github.com/SubnauticaNitrox/NitroxOpen source
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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What is the best alternative to Openmw?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Openmw are Multiplayer, OpenBOR, and doukutsu-rs.
Is there a free alternative to Openmw?
Yes. Beam Mp is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Openmw?
Yes: Multiplayer, OpenBOR, doukutsu-rs, and No Telemetry.

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