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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