A curated list of community projects, ports, remakes, mods, and private servers that revive classic games.
- OpenRCT2 - Open-source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 with multiplayer, QoL improvements, and mod support.
- OpenTTD - Open-source re-implementation of Transport Tycoon Deluxe with multiplayer support and modern enhancements.
- OpenSC2K - Open-Source remake of Sim City 2000 by Maxis.
- OpenGOAL - Compiles Jak and Daxter (PS2) into a modern executable with widescreen, 60 fps, and debugging tools.
- Clone Hero - Guitar Hero clone with support for custom songs and original controllers.
- Meridian 59 - Open-source server and client for Meridian 59, reviving the classic 3D MMORPG with modern compatibility.
- OpenMW - Completely rewritten engine for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, offering stability fixes, cross-platform support, and extensive mod compatibility.
- OpenLara - C++/OpenGL engine re-implementation of Tomb Raider (1996), running original levels on modern platforms with widescreen support.
- THUG Pro - Total conversion mod for Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 with levels from the entire Tony Hawk franchise and multiplayer support.
- reTHAWed - Total conversion mod for Tony Hawk's American Wasteland with widescreen support, bug fixes, and modding improvements.
- Plutonium - Custom client for Call of Duty (WAW, BO1, BO2, MW3) with dedicated servers, anti-cheat, and modding tools.
- Venice Unleashed - Custom client for Battlefield 3 with dedicated servers, anti-cheat, and modding support.
- Project Rome - Custom client for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 with dedicated servers, anti-cheat, and modding support.
- TurtleWoW - Private World of Warcraft Vanilla server with added quests, classes, races, and features that maintain the classic experience.
- Project 1999 - Classic EverQuest server recreating the 1999–2001 experience with original zones, mechanics, and difficulty.
- FiveM - Custom multiplayer framework for GTA V enabling user-created servers, mods, and roleplay experiences.
- Ruffle - Flash Player emulator preserving classic Flash games and animations in modern browsers.
- ScummVM - Emulator for classic point-and-click adventure games, supporting dozens of engines.
- DOSBox - MS-DOS emulator for running classic DOS games and applications on modern systems.
- MAME - Arcade machine emulator supporting thousands of classic titles.
- Dolphin - GameCube/Wii emulator with HD support, widescreen hacks, and netplay.
- PCSX2 - PlayStation 2 emulator enabling PS2 games to run on Windows/macOS/Linux.
- RPCS3 - Open-source PlayStation 3 emulator with 60+ fps patches and 4K resolution scaling.
- Xenia - Open-source Xbox 360 emulator delivering high accuracy and performance for playing commercial titles.
- RetroArch - Open-source, cross-platform frontend for emulators and game engines, unifying multiple systems under one interface.
- EmuVR - VR interface for running retro games through existing emulators in customizable virtual environments.