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SpaceCadetPinball reverse engineers the Windows Space Cadet pinball game and requires original game resource files, which are not included.
About SpaceCadetPinball
SpaceCadetPinball is a decompilation of 3D Pinball for Windows – Space Cadet that rebuilds the game in C++ for desktop Windows, Linux and macOS. It uses SDL2 and SDL2_mixer, and is available as a Flatpak on Flathub for Linux.
It does not include the original game resources. Users must supply files from the Windows or Full Tilt versions and place the compiled executable in a folder containing them.
Key features
- Rebuilds Space Cadet pinball from decompiled C++ code
- Runs with original Windows game resource files
- Accepts data files from Windows and Full Tilt versions
- Builds for desktop Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Uses SDL2 and SDL2_mixer for cross-platform port
- Distributed as Flatpak on Flathub for Linux
Best for: People who have the original Space Cadet files and want to build and run the game on modern Windows, Linux, or macOS.
Good for
- Open source code based on Windows XP pinball.exe and Full Tilt CADET.EXE
- Works with data files from both Windows and Full Tilt versions
- Covers Windows, Linux, and macOS, including Flatpak distribution
Watch out for
- Original game resource files are not included and must be supplied separately
- Requires compiling and installing dependencies such as SDL2 and SDL2_mixer
SpaceCadetPinball at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Mods & Fan Projects
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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SpaceCadetPinball FAQ
What do I need to run the game?
A compiled executable placed in a folder containing the original game resources, which are not included. It supports data files from the Windows and Full Tilt versions.
Which platforms does this repository cover?
Desktop Windows, Linux and macOS. Other systems are covered only by separate community source ports.
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