arcdEx
6.2#8 in game asset extractorsFree planFree planLinux
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AssetRipper
6.6#3 in game asset extractorsFrom $10 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | arcdEx | AssetRipper |
|---|---|---|
| License | The README identifies arcdEx as licensed under AGPL v3. | AssetRipper is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. |
| Purpose | arcdEx is a tool to work with .arcd files generated by the Defold game engine. | AssetRipper is an analysis tool for game developers. |
| Support | The original README says feature requests and bug reports are intentionally disabled and that patches are welcome. | The project has a dedicated Discord server for development. |
arcdEx plans
- arcdExFree
AssetRipper plans
- AssetRipper FreeFree
- AssetRipper Premium$10 a month
Pick arcdEx if…
arcdEx suits Linux users who need to inspect or extract assets from Defold game archives. It is particularly relevant when working with archive contents, textures, or Lua source available in supported web projects.
Pick AssetRipper if…
It suits game developers analyzing Unity game files or exporting assets into Unity projects and external viewing workflows. Users needing DirectX shader decompilation need Windows.