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Re: The Next Episode

ldanix — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:07:17 -0000

I completely understand where you're coming from. But I'm thinking more along the lines of clones. With alternativeto, the recommended alternatives are really like clones of one application, they aren't determined to be alternatives simply because they are in the same category (genre).

I really think that this would be handy going from platform to platform or license to license. At that point, having all RTS games in one section, may not be so bad. There are other criteria that can be used to narrow down a search for an alternative (license and platform) that would immediately knock the list down.

I specifically would like to be able to find opensource alternatives to some of the more popular games in retail, and my friend uses a Mac and would like to find alternatives for his computer. I also like some of the older arcade games and would like to find clones for free.

I and several of my friends already have used AlternativeTo several times to find software and have been quite impressed. I just see a need in the game arena for something similar, and AlternativeTo really has the power to do it right the first time.

Re: The Next Episode

27kb — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:30:18 -0000

We would love to add games but we think it can be kind of complicated. Wouldn't it be that all RPG is just alternatives to each others .. and all RTS, FPS and so on and so on. It seems kind of hard to distinguish the alternatives?

Re: The Next Episode

ldanix — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:28:48 -0000

Since you're asking for feedback...I think the site is great. I would like to see a section for games added, though. I'm all about free and open source alternatives to pay-for software, and games are not excluded. This would be a great addition to the already awesome project you have going.