G3M vs Gale Mod Manager
G3M
github.comGale Mod Manager
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| Figure | G3M | Gale Mod Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 8.8 (#3) | 8.6 (#9) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.8 (#4) | 8.6 (#10) |
| Deployment method | copy | link |
| Integrations | G3M integrates with GameBanana and can launch supported games through Steam where available; Linux users can use PortProton for compatible Windows games. | Gale uses Thunderstore's API and supports the Thunderstore “Install with Mod Manager” button. |
| Mod profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Platforms | Release packages are available for Windows, Linux, and macOS on x86_64 and ARM64 computers. | The README provides Windows and Linux installation instructions, including Linux packages for Debian, Fedora, Flatpak, and AppImage. |
| Purpose | G3M is a desktop manager for GameMaker mods that can browse, install, organize, and launch supported games with mods. | Gale is a mod manager for Thunderstore games. |
| Support | The project links to community help on Discord and Telegram. | The FAQ directs users who still have issues to the Gale Discord server. |
| Supported platforms | multi-platform | 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.
Gale Mod Manager
Gale Mod Manager is a free tool for managing mods for games on Thunderstore and Hexium; its maker says it supports more than 150 games. It can download, install, update, remove, and launch mods and dependencies within profiles without changing base game files. The settings editor presents many mod options as checkboxes, sliders, and fields instead of raw text. Profiles can be imported or exported as codes and files compatible with r2modman and Thunderstore Mod Manager, and Gale can detect those managers and transfer profiles. Profiles can also be exported as modpacks for Thunderstore, which requires a Thunderstore account and free API token. Games can launch through Steam or Epic Games, or directly from an executable; Direct mode offers multiple-instance and launch-delay options. Gale links mod files across profiles to store one copy of each mod. It is available for Linux and Windows, and the project says the app itself uses about 15 MB. Native Steam games on Linux may need extra manual setup, currently limited to BepInEx. Windows requires Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime.