G3M vs Stellar Mod Loader
G3M
github.comStellar Mod Loader
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| Figure | G3M | Stellar Mod Loader |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 7.4 (#62) |
| Spec score · Game Mod Managers | 8.8 (#4) | 7.6 (#53) |
| Conflict detection | Yes | Yes |
| Custom games | Users can add custom GameMaker games through the in-app Game Manager. | Users can define, import, and export custom game definitions to add support for games without built-in definitions. |
| Deployment method | copy | link |
| License | The application is distributed under GPL-3.0. | The repository lists the GPL-3.0 license. |
| Mod profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | built-in | manual import |
| Platforms | Release packages are available for Windows, Linux, and macOS on x86_64 and ARM64 computers. | The project describes native clients for Windows and Linux, including Steam Deck. |
| Profiles | Users can create multiple library profiles with separate active mod selections and profile-scoped settings. | Profiles let users switch between games and mod loadouts, while base profiles let other profiles inherit mods, plugins, and config files. |
| Purpose | G3M is a desktop manager for GameMaker mods that can browse, install, organize, and launch supported games with mods. | Stellar is a mod manager for Windows and Linux for games including Fallout, Oblivion, Skyrim, and Starfield. |
| Support | The project links to community help on Discord and Telegram. | The README directs users to check or create GitHub issues for bugs and feature or game support requests. |
| 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.
Stellar Mod Loader
Stellar Mod Loader has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.