Ammo vs G3M
Ammo
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| Figure | Ammo | G3M |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 7.5 (#61) | 8.8 (#3) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 7.5 (#62) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Conflict detection | Ammo detects file conflicts and provides a command to show conflicts for a mod. | Yes |
| Deployment method | link | copy |
| Integrations | Ammo has no Nexus integration; its guide instructs users to manually download mod archives into a downloads folder. | G3M integrates with GameBanana and can launch supported games through Steam where available; Linux users can use PortProton for compatible Windows games. |
| License | The project is licensed under GNU General Public License v2, except for certain test mock mods subject to their packaged licenses. | The application is distributed under GPL-3.0. |
| Mod source access | manual import | built-in |
| Purpose | Ammo is a command-line mod manager for Linux that installs symlinks in game directories to point to mod files, with zero runtime overhead. | G3M is a desktop manager for GameMaker mods that can browse, install, organize, and launch supported games with mods. |
| Supported games | The listed supported games include Enderal, Fallout 4, Fallout New Vegas, Oblivion, OpenMW, The Sims 4, Skyrim, and Starfield, with several editions also listed. | Built-in game entries cover DELTARUNE, DELTARUNE Demo, UNDERTALE, UNDERTALE Yellow, Pizza Tower, Sugary Spire, and FRICKBEARS3, and users can add custom games. |
| Supported platforms | linux | multi-platform |
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In their own words
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.