cnc-ddraw
7.4#2 in game compatibility layersFree planFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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vkd3d-proton
5.9#13 in game compatibility layersFree planFree planLinuxWindows
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| Fact | cnc-ddraw | vkd3d-proton |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | 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. | vkd3d-proton aims to implement the full Direct3D 12 API on top of Vulkan and provides Direct3D 12 support development for Proton. |
cnc-ddraw plans
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vkd3d-proton plans
- vkd3d-protonFree
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.
Pick vkd3d-proton if…
It suits Proton and Wine users who need Direct3D 12 support and have drivers meeting its Vulkan requirements. Developers may also find its documented debugging tools useful.