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OpenRA

OpenRA is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Open Source real-time strategy game engine for early Westwood games such as Command & Conquer: Red Alert written in C# using SDL and OpenGL. It has 17,510 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license.

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About OpenRA

A Libre/Free Real Time Strategy game engine supporting early Westwood classics. Please read the FAQ in our Wiki and report problems at

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What is OpenRA?

OpenRA is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Open Source real-time strategy game engine for early Westwood games such as Command & Conquer: Red Alert written in C# using SDL and OpenGL. It has 17,510 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license.

Is OpenRA free and open source?

Yes. OpenRA's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.

How do I install OpenRA?

Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: release-20250330) or the project website.

Is OpenRA still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 3, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.