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OpenTyrian

An open-source vertical shooter port

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Project method
Open-source port
Runs on
Browser
Code license
GPL-2.0
Source reviewed
2026-10-17

A classic, with a new way to play.

OpenTyrian is an open-source port of the DOS shooter Tyrian, with freeware Tyrian 2.1 data included in release builds.

What you need

Official releases include the freeware Tyrian 2.1 data files.

Controls & getting started

  • Keyboard
  • Joystick or gamepad where supported

Know before you play

  • The official README documents story, arcade, and multiplayer modes.
  • The external Decomp Games page is a browser entry; this catalog does not claim a browser smoke pass.

Project status and device support are based on the linked sources. A source review is not a complete playthrough or a guarantee for every device.

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