open-tyrian ☆

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Description:
Open-source port of Tyrian

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: gaming retro opentyrian arcade cross-platform

Install: brew install open-tyrian

About:
OpenTyrian is a modern port of the classic DOS shoot-'em-up game Tyrian. It allows the full game to run on contemporary operating systems without needing DOS emulation. This open-source project preserves the original gameplay while improving compatibility and performance.

Key Features:

Native cross-platform support
Original game data compatibility
Modern hardware rendering
Open-source implementation

Use Cases:

Retro gaming on modern systems
Game preservation and archiving
Classic arcade gameplay

Alternatives:

DOSBox – General DOS emulator vs. native port; OpenTyrian provides better integration

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 2, 2024 5:42pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	848ad69a