Raze ports Build Engine games using GZDoom technology, supporting Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Shadow Warrior, and other titles.
BuildGDX
BuildGDX provides ports of classic games including Blood, Duke3D, Shadow Warrior, Redneck Rampage, and Witchaven.
About BuildGDX
BuildGDX is a collection of ports for classic 1990s first-person shooter games, including Blood, Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, Redneck Rampage, Witchaven, and Tekwar. It is part of the M210 Projects suite, which also hosts related content like maps, mods, and ports for other classic titles including Unreal, Serious Sam, and Half-Life.
The ports are designed to run these older games on modern Windows and web platforms, with ongoing updates that fix crashes, add support for modern input devices like XInput gamepads, and improve rendering options including palette emulation, soft shading, and multiple renderer choices. Users can access downloads, screenshots, community forums, and support resources directly from the project site.
It is intended for retro gaming enthusiasts who want to play these classic FPS titles on current hardware without needing to set up original DOS or legacy operating system environments.
Key features
- Ports classic FPS titles including Blood, Duke3D, and Shadow Warrior
- Supports modern Windows and web platforms for gameplay
- Includes ongoing crash fixes and performance improvements
- Adds XInput gamepad support for Windows users
- Offers multiple rendering options including software and PolyGDX
- Provides access to community forums and related mods/maps
Best for: Retro FPS fans who want to play classic 1990s shooters on modern Windows or web platforms.
Good for
- Regular updates with bug fixes and new features
- Supports modern input devices and rendering options
- No legacy DOS or old OS setup required
- Available for both Windows and web platforms
Watch out for
- Not open source, so no community code modifications
- Experimental GDX game loop timer has known issues in Shadow Warrior
- Software renderer does not support resolutions above 4096x3072
BuildGDX at a glance
- Website
- m210.duke4.net
- Category
- Gaming › Retro Gaming
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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BuildGDX FAQ
What classic games are supported by BuildGDX?
BuildGDX ports Blood, Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, Redneck Rampage, Witchaven, and Tekwar, with additional classic titles available via the wider M210 Projects suite.
Is BuildGDX free to use?
Pricing details are not listed on the project homepage; downloads are available directly from the site.
What platforms does BuildGDX run on?
BuildGDX is compatible with Windows and web platforms, with no need for legacy DOS or older operating systems.
Does BuildGDX support modern game controllers?
Yes, the Windows version of BuildGDX includes XInput gamepad support as of recent updates.
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