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OpenMW Multiplayer adds multiplayer support to OpenMW, the open source engine for Morrowind.
Alternatives
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.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind can run through OpenMW, an open source engine reimplementation with downloads and documentation.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionMultiplayerOpenMW Multiplayer adds multiplayer support to OpenMW, the…Free or freemium optionBeam MpPlay BeamNG.drive with other players using BeamMP, a…Another optionModdingLinkedModdingLinked collects Vanilla+ modding guides for Fallout…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiplayer | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | ModdingLinked | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | OpenBOR | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 4 | OpenRA | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 5 | ITGmania | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 6 | UsefulMods | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Hardware Link | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Phases Discord Rich Presence | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Drive Backup V2 | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | GithubLauncher | — | Yes | — |
All OpenMW alternatives
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ModdingLinked
moddinglinked.comSame kind of website
ModdingLinked collects Vanilla+ modding guides for Fallout and The Elder Scrolls games.
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Also covers open source
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 open source · same kind of website
OpenRA recreates and modifies classic real-time strategy games, with updated gameplay for modern systems.
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Also covers open source · same kind of website
ITGmania provides a free open source dance game maintained by its community for multiple platforms.
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Also covers open source
UsefulMods collects game modification recommendations, and its page notes that the former list maintainer stopped updating it.
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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 api and open source
Phase's Minecraft mod adds lightweight Discord Rich Presence and lists support for several Minecraft versions and Fabric Loader.
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Also covers api and open source
Upload Minecraft backups to Google Drive, OneDrive, or an SFTP server with DriveBackupV2.
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Also covers open source
GithubLauncher downloads and updates applications from GitHub releases, with a former edition branded for N64Recomp projects.
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Also covers open source
Bridge searches for rhythm game charts and downloads them for use in Clone Hero, YARG, and similar games.
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Also covers open source
doukutsu-rs reimplements the Cave Story engine in Rust with quality-of-life improvements and support for original game data files.
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Nox is extended through OpenNox, an open source collaboration for the game engine.
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Also covers api and open source
Vulkan Mod adds a Vulkan renderer to Minecraft as a graphics modification.
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Also covers api and open source
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
Forge provides an unofficial rules engine for tabletop role-playing games, supporting character and game session management.
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Also covers open source
The modrinthify extension redirects CurseForge mod pages to Modrinth when possible and shows update notices in the browser toolbar.
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Also covers open source
Visual Bukkit lets users create Bukkit plugins with a drag-and-drop visual programming interface.
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Also covers open source · free
Play BeamNG.drive with other players using BeamMP, a multiplayer project.
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Also covers open source
PAX manages Minecraft modpacks for solo or team development and supports Forge, Fabric, and version control.
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Use a Bedrock Edition addon that ports WorldEdit functionality to Minecraft Bedrock.
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Also covers open source
Mine Git describes a Minecraft cloud save system built around GitHub for Minecraft players.
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Also covers open source
XenonRecomp recompiles Xbox 360 games into native executables using a static recompilation tool.
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Also covers open source
Ring Racers is a kart racing game based on the 3D Sonic franchise, with development notes in its repository.
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Alternatives to similar tools
UsefulMods24 alternativesHardware Link24 alternativesGithubLauncher24 alternativesMultiplayer24 alternativesdoukutsu-rs24 alternativesOpenNox24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to OpenMW?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to OpenMW are Multiplayer, ModdingLinked, and OpenBOR.
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, OpenRA, and ITGmania.
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