Alternative Mod Launcher vs G3M
Alternative Mod Launcher
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| Figure | Alternative Mod Launcher | G3M |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.0 (#34) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 8.0 (#36) | 8.8 (#3) |
| Conflict detection | Yes | Yes |
| License | The repository says AML is released under GPLv3. | The application is distributed under GPL-3.0. |
| Mod profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Profiles | It supports mod categories and profiles. | Users can create multiple library profiles with separate active mod selections and profile-scoped settings. |
| Purpose | AML replaces the default launchers for XCOM 2 and XCOM Chimera Squad. | G3M is a desktop manager for GameMaker mods that can browse, install, organize, and launch supported games with mods. |
| Support | The project directs users to its Discord channel and GitHub issue tracker for questions and bug reports. | The project links to community help on Discord and Telegram. |
| Supported platforms | windows | multi-platform |
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In their own words
Alternative Mod Launcher
Alternative Mod Launcher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
G3M
G3M is a free, open-source desktop manager for GameMaker mods. It can browse supported GameBanana games and install mods from GameBanana, external URLs, local archives, or one-click links. Built-in game entries include DELTARUNE, DELTARUNE Demo, UNDERTALE, UNDERTALE Yellow, Pizza Tower, Sugary Spire, and FRICKBEARS3; users can also add custom games through its Game Manager.
Multiple library profiles can hold separate active mod selections and settings. The Mod Editor combines patches, file replacements, and archive contents, while other tools create and apply patches, merge patch sets, compare files, export diff reports, and convert supported formats. Supported games can launch directly or through Steam where available; Linux users can use PortProton for compatible Windows games. Its Catalog includes themes and plugins, including tools for DELTARUNE saves and custom save folders. Downloads are available for Windows, Linux, and macOS on x86_64 and ARM64 computers. The project states that normal launch mode restores game files after the game closes.