G3M vs RUSE Mod Manager
G3M
github.comRUSE Mod Manager
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| Figure | G3M | RUSE Mod Manager |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Mod managers | 8.8 (#3) | 8.3 (#19) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.8 (#4) | 8.3 (#18) |
| Conflict detection | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment method | copy | copy |
| License | The application is distributed under GPL-3.0. | The repository identifies the project as licensed under GPL-3.0. |
| Mod profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Mod tools | G3M can create and apply patches, merge patch sets, compare files, export diff reports, and convert mods between supported formats. | The app includes a mod manager, a converter for existing `.dat` mods, and a mod creator. |
| Profiles | Users can create multiple library profiles with separate active mod selections and profile-scoped settings. | The app can back up and restore campaign and career profiles for each game version and includes level presets. |
| Purpose | G3M is a desktop manager for GameMaker mods that can browse, install, organize, and launch supported games with mods. | RUSE Mod Manager manages R.U.S.E. mods using `.rmod` patch files that record edits to game data rather than replacing entire `.dat` files. |
| Supported platforms | multi-platform | windows |
Plans
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.
RUSE Mod Manager
RUSE Mod Manager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.