Ammo
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VisitAmmo vs G3M
What both publish
| Fact | Ammo | G3M |
|---|---|---|
| Conflict detection | Ammo detects file conflicts and provides a command to show conflicts for a mod. | Yes |
| Deployment method | link | copy |
| Integrations | Ammo has no Nexus integration; its guide instructs users to manually download mod archives into a downloads folder. | G3M integrates with GameBanana and can launch supported games through Steam where available; Linux users can use PortProton for compatible Windows games. |
| License | The project is licensed under GNU General Public License v2, except for certain test mock mods subject to their packaged licenses. | The application is distributed under GPL-3.0. |
| Mod source access | manual import | built-in |
| Purpose | Ammo is a command-line mod manager for Linux that installs symlinks in game directories to point to mod files, with zero runtime overhead. | G3M is a desktop manager for GameMaker mods that can browse, install, organize, and launch supported games with mods. |
| Supported games | The listed supported games include Enderal, Fallout 4, Fallout New Vegas, Oblivion, OpenMW, The Sims 4, Skyrim, and Starfield, with several editions also listed. | Built-in game entries cover DELTARUNE, DELTARUNE Demo, UNDERTALE, UNDERTALE Yellow, Pizza Tower, Sugary Spire, and FRICKBEARS3, and users can add custom games. |
| Supported platforms | linux | multi-platform |
Ammo plans
- AmmoFree
G3M plans
- G3MFree
Pick Ammo if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick G3M if…
G3M suits GameMaker players who want to manage mods and keep different mod selections in separate profiles. It is also relevant to users who work with patch sets or mod formats, and to players who want access to GameBanana discovery and community support through Discord or Telegram.