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Let’s make games open source, so future generations can enjoy them (jairajdevadiga.com)

submitted 4 months ago by JairajDevadiga@lemmy.world to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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A lot of old games have become unplayable on modern hardware and operating systems. I wrote an article about how making games open source will keep them playable far into the future.

I also discuss how making games open source could be beneficial to developers and companies.

Feedback and constructive criticism are most welcome, and in keeping with the open source spirit, I will give you credit if I make any edits based on your feedback.

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[-] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 13 points 4 months ago

What do you guys think about releasing them on github for free but in official stores as paid?

[-] Ferk@lemmy.ml 6 points 4 months ago

I have purchased every single open source game that I've seen listed on steam as paid. Examples:

Shattered pixel dungeon (and also the original Pixel Dungeon)
TOME
Shapez
Open Hexagon
Mindustry
Lugaru
Mega Glest
Marvellous Inc
Hydra Slayer
HyperRogue

For more FOSS games on steam, there's a decent list collected on this curator (also pointing which ones are only partially open): https://store.steampowered.com/curator/38475471-Libre-Open-Source-Games/?appid=1769170

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this post was submitted on 21 Jun 2024

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