sdlpop ☆
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Description:
Open-source port of Prince of Persia
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: game sdl retro port prince-of-persia
Install: brew install sdlpop
About:
SDLPoP is a modern source port that reverse-engineers the original Prince of Persia game, allowing it to run natively on contemporary operating systems. It enhances the classic 1989 game with widescreen support, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements while maintaining full compatibility with original level data files. The project preserves the authentic gameplay experience while making it accessible on modern hardware.
Key Features:
  • Native cross-platform support via SDL2
  • Enhanced graphics with widescreen and scaling options
  • Bug fixes and gameplay improvements over the original
  • Modding support through level data file replacement
  • Cheats and developer tools for testing
Use Cases:
  • Playing the classic Prince of Persia game on modern systems
  • Creating and testing custom level modifications
  • Game preservation and historical archiving
  • Studying reverse engineering of classic software
Alternatives:
  • DOSBox – Runs original DOS executable but requires original game files and lacks native enhancements
  • Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time – Modern remake with different gameplay, not a direct port of the original
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 10:18pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7dd3be79
Sep 14, 2024 5:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP ee654c74
Feb 11, 2023 8:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7e6810ae
Feb 11, 2023 8:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8c8a911b
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