G3M
7.6#4 in mod managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitG3M vs RUSE Mod Manager
RUSE Mod Manager
7.1#16 in mod managersFree planFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | G3M | RUSE Mod Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Conflict detection | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment method | copy | copy |
| License | The application is distributed under GPL-3.0. | The repository identifies the project as licensed under GPL-3.0. |
| Mod profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Mod source access | built-in | built-in |
| Mod tools | G3M can create and apply patches, merge patch sets, compare files, export diff reports, and convert mods between supported formats. | The app includes a mod manager, a converter for existing `.dat` mods, and a mod creator. |
| Profiles | Users can create multiple library profiles with separate active mod selections and profile-scoped settings. | The app can back up and restore campaign and career profiles for each game version and includes level presets. |
| Purpose | G3M is a desktop manager for GameMaker mods that can browse, install, organize, and launch supported games with mods. | RUSE Mod Manager manages R.U.S.E. mods using `.rmod` patch files that record edits to game data rather than replacing entire `.dat` files. |
| Supported platforms | multi-platform | windows |
G3M plans
- G3MFree
RUSE Mod Manager plans
- RUSE Mod ManagerFree
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.
Pick RUSE Mod Manager if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.