arcdEx vs Ninja Ripper
arcdEx
github.comNinja Ripper
ninjaripper.comSide by side
| Figure | arcdEx | Ninja Ripper |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Game Asset Extractors | 8.5 (#1) | 7.4 (#15) |
| Purpose | arcdEx is a tool to work with .arcd files generated by the Defold game engine. | Ninja Ripper extracts 3D game geometry, models, textures, and shaders for exploration in 3D editors. |
| Support | The original README says feature requests and bug reports are intentionally disabled and that patches are welcome. | The FAQ directs users to Discord for help and says community help is free, though users may need to wait. |
Plans
Ninja Ripper
- Support€1.10 a month
- Patreon membership5 PLN a month
- Access to the latest version€5.50 a month
In their own words
arcdEx
arcdEx is a free Linux tool for listing and extracting files from .arcd archives made by the Defold game engine. It handles compressed files and can decrypt files only when they use Defold's default encryption key. The tool can inspect .texturec resources and extract their contained textures, as well as inspect compiled .luac files and extract Lua source code. To work with an archive, provide the .arcd file; arcdEx guesses paths to the associated .arci index and .dmanifest manifest files. The repository says this version supports manifest version 5, while the README also lists versions 1 through 4. Multiple .arcd files from a Defold web game must be combined before use. The README distinguishes desktop applications, which contain compiled Lua bytecode, from web projects through Defold 1.3.4, which contain Lua source code. It supports command-line and batch extraction, and runs as a Java JAR. The project is licensed under AGPL v3, and its author is credited as Christian Weiske. Archive repacking is not supported.
Ninja Ripper
Ninja Ripper has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.