GtkRadiant for Linux

Level editor for ID Tech based games including Quake series

Overview

GtkRadiant is a level editor designed for games that use the id Tech engine, including the popular Quake series.

This software works only on Linux.

It is the official tool used to create and edit game levels for id Tech engine games.

Because it is open source, GtkRadiant is maintained by a group of volunteers who keep improving it over time.

This level editor relies on the GTK+ Project for its graphical interface and is released under a GPL license, which means users can use, change, and share the software freely.

GtkRadiant is mainly used by people who want to design or modify game maps for id Tech-based games.

The tool supports multiple games that run on these engines, but it is focused only on that specific type of engine.

There is no information available about how easy the software is to use or what the user interface looks like.

One important point to note is that GtkRadiant works only on Linux.

Users on other platforms will not be able to run this software directly.

Additionally, there is no support mentioned for newer game engines or other types of games outside the id Tech family.

For Linux users who want a safe, well-supported program for editing levels in id Tech engine games, GtkRadiant is a solid choice backed by an active community.

Pros

  • Official level design toolchain for id Tech engine games.
  • Supports ID Tech based games including the Quake series.
  • Open source and maintained by a volunteer community.

Cons

  • Limited to Linux platform.
  • No information on usability or user interface complexity provided.
  • No mention of support for newer or other types of game engines.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-2.0
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/TTimo/GtkRadiant/issues

Keywords

engine id tech level editor multi quake

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