Box64
5.6#20 in game compatibility layersAndroidLinux
VisitBox64 vs cnc-ddraw
What both publish
| Fact | Box64 | cnc-ddraw |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The maker maintains a game compatibility list with working, partially working, not working, and unknown statuses. | The project lists Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, Wine on Linux, macOS, and Android, and virtual machines as supported environments. |
| License | The Box64 repository provides the software under the MIT License. | The repository is released under the MIT License, permitting use, modification, distribution and sublicensing with the notice retained. |
| Purpose | Box64 runs x86_64 Linux programs, including games, on non-x86_64 Linux systems. | cnc-ddraw reimplements the DirectDraw API to improve compatibility in older 2D games that have issues such as black screens, poor performance, crashes, or defective Alt+Tab behavior. |
Box64 plans
No prices published.
cnc-ddraw plans
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Pick Box64 if…
Box64 suits users with supported 64-bit Linux hosts who want to run x86_64 Linux programs, including games. Users seeking to run 32-bit binaries need to account for the separate Box86 or experimental Box32 options.
Pick cnc-ddraw if…
cnc-ddraw suits people trying to run older 2D games that use a DirectDraw Software renderer. It is not suited to games that use Direct3D.