G3M vs LOOT
G3M
github.comLOOT
loot.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | G3M | LOOT |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Mod managers | 8.8 (#3) | 7.2 (#65) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.8 (#4) | 7.4 (#65) |
| Conflict detection | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | G3M integrates with GameBanana and can launch supported games through Steam where available; Linux users can use PortProton for compatible Windows games. | LOOT can provide Bash Tag suggestions for Wrye Bash, which automatically applies those suggestions when Wrye Bash is used. |
| Mod profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | G3M is a desktop manager for GameMaker mods that can browse, install, organize, and launch supported games with mods. | LOOT automatically sorts mod plugin load orders for supported Starfield, Elder Scrolls, Fallout and related games. |
| Support | The project links to community help on Discord and Telegram. | The project directs users to its FAQs, forum thread and Discord server for help and discussion. |
| Supported games | Built-in game entries cover DELTARUNE, DELTARUNE Demo, UNDERTALE, UNDERTALE Yellow, Pizza Tower, Sugary Spire, and FRICKBEARS3, and users can add custom games. | LOOT lists Starfield, several Elder Scrolls and Fallout games, Nehrim, Enderal, and OpenMW as supported games. |
| 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.