OpenRA
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Welcome Back, Commander
OpenRA is a project that recreates and modernizes the classic Command & Conquer real time strategy games. We have developed a flexible Open Source game engine (the OpenRA engine) that provides a common platform for rebuilding and reimagining classic 2D and 2.5D RTS games (the OpenRA mods).
The OpenRA mods include new features and gameplay improvements that bring them into the modern era:
- A choice between "right click" and classic "left click" control schemes
- Overhauled sidebar interfaces for managing production
- Support for game replays and an observer interface designed for streaming games online
- The "fog of war" that obscures the battlefield outside your units' line of sight
- Civilian structures that can be captured to provide benefits
- Units gain experience as they fight and improve when they earn new ranks
OpenRA is 100% free, and comes bundled with three distinct mods. When you run a mod for the first time the game can automatically download the original game assets, or you can use the original game disks.
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Rating | Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars (103 total ratings) |
Author | OpenRA developers |
Genre | Strategy |
Made with | SDL |
Tags | 2D, Moddable, Multiplayer, Open Source, Pixel Art, Real time strategy, Singleplayer |
Code license | GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL) |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Accessibility | Configurable controls |
Multiplayer | Server-based networked multiplayer, Ad-hoc networked multiplayer |
Links | Homepage, Community, Support, Source code, Twitter/X, YouTube, Patreon, Blog |
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Install instructions
The OpenRA game engine is free software released under the GPL3 license. The OpenRA mods require files from the original games, which you will be prompted to download or copy the first time you run a mod. These files are not covered by the OpenRA license, and remain the property of their original owners. Command & Conquer™ and Command & Conquer: Red Alert™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. EA has not endorsed and does not support this product.
Older releases can be found in the GitHub Releases archive.
Comments
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Adorei! Incrível! Muito divertido, obrigado por me dar a chance de jogar o Comand and Conquer! É tão divertido…
Also, one small thing: You know the Mentat from the Dune 2000? could you make a similar Database for each game? And, how to disguise the Spy? I am clueless.
Select the spy, then click on any visible enemy soldier to disguise him. He’ll flicker back and forth between his disguise and his normal appearance so you can keep track of him. Don’t forget, attack dogs can see right through the disguise and will kill spies on sight!
as for the database, you should be able to use wikis for each game; they’re very well documented.
Yeah, but the Red Alert Wiki said nothing about disguise!
weird, apparently I was wrong about how complete the wikis are. seems like quite the thing to leave out since it’s the Spy’s entire mechanic! Oh well.
What is the under development picture at the bottom?
That shows Tiberian Sun, the timeline sequel to Tiberian Dawn. It’s built on the same engine as Red Alert 2.
for people that like this game, go download rise of nations
Bloody brilliant!
One of the best OpenSource game projects out there, cheers!
how to
downloadThe game has been released, so now it will be easier to find the download button! (Hopes this helps)
Amazing game!!! Thanks so much fot the work!!!!
how i can change the languague
Not yet. We are working on it. https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/issues/10475
I am on Windows 7, and this also happens to me, I haven't find a way to fix it yet.
I'm pretty sure there should be a way to fix this error.
This screenshot does not tell the error. View Logs does.
how can i chat with people. i dont understand how to set up. This game takes me back. very cool
Go to https://discord.openra.net/
After you have run the set up file you downloaded, you will find the three games (Tiberian Dawn, Red Alert, and Dune 2000) in the place where your computer usually installs things. On windows machines this is usually "C:\Program Files\OpenRA".
When you run each for the first time it will ask you to let it download some files that it needs to run. Using the Quick option here is easiest. If you have the game disk to hand you can use the Advanced option if you like.
This game kinda nostalgic I love it!
Just played for a couple of hours and can say that this game is great, just wish more people knew about it. The people i've met are overall nice, some kinda toxic, but it do be a competitive game so it's expected. Only thing i could ask for is a tutorial, unless i somehow missed it. Overall great game
Try the missions. The first missions act kind of like a tutorial. Though it is 90s style. Nobody tells you which button to press and when.
Cant figure out how to set up a private match for me and my firends, sad day indeed
You have to tweak your firewall setttings to start a server. I didn't bother since there's plenty of empty servers to choose from
Nice, it work fine for me.
Amazing game with a very active community! One of the best free and open source RTS games.
is this legal i scared because this is great i got experience RA again :)
Yes, https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/wiki/FAQ#is-that-legal
Why is Easy/Normal/Hard from single player campaign greyed out? Can't change the difficulty settings!
Why are video files buggy? All campaign videos from my "Last Decade" DVD have these weird lines on the upper half of the screen.
Not all missions have a difficulty level.
Please report your video bug at https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/issues/new/choose and attach a screenshot.
Ain't nobody got time for that, sorry.
great game!
Pleaaaaase make a version of this with Red alert 2
We actually did a ra2 mod, but it isn't finished yet.
An error occurred during installation
This title is packaged in a way that is not compatible with the itch.io app.
OpenRA
Should be fixed now.
A fine game. But it is indeed unfortunate that you cannot change the resolution or to zoom the camera, right now after a match my eyes just hurt... Aaaand you cannot launch the game from the Itch.io application, it just crashes
Try the latest version I just uploaded. It includes zooming!
when do l get mods from
https://www.moddb.com/games/openra/mods
A must have! <3
comment on instale des mod svp
how do I get the special maps
Yes. Probably too early at this point, but a Red Alert 2 mod is work in progress.
this game look cool
I've clocked about 20 hours of playtime over the last two weeks. This game is amazing. I still have all the CnC games on CD but they barely work on Windows 7/10 so this was a brilliant find. I really enjoy the "CnC Mod" as it brings a more competitive game-play to the table compared to the original CnC.
The AI is not as good as CnC 3: Tiberium Wars, so I usually play against 3 enemies who are teamed together. Although the "Rush AI" on the "Red Alert Mod" seems to be the most difficult to beat out of all the three games. Anyways, I understand AI is a difficult thing to implement and balance.
All in all, well done! Thanks for bringing new life to my favorite game franchise.
Thank you for your nice comment.
I'm going to try this one out on mac i was always fan of C&C Generals
cannot launch the game on my mac
Hello wLEKIN.
Have you followed these instructions: https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/wiki/FAQ ?
Please paste the content of the exception.log file into http://pastebin.com (and share the link here).
Alternatively, you can directly chat with the developers, using our IRC channel: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=openra.