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Overte

Overte is an open source virtual worlds and social VR software which enables you to create and share virtual worlds as virtual reality (VR) and desktop…

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Official site: github.com

About Overte

Overte is an open source virtual worlds and social VR software which enables you to create and share virtual worlds as virtual reality (VR) and desktop experiences. You can create and host your own virtual world, explore other worlds, meet and connect with other users, attend or host live VR events, and much more.

The Overte software provides the following key features:

Collaborative world creation and editing

VR support, including body tracking

Scalability for up to 500 users in a single world

Scripting in JavaScript, which allows creation of games, interactables, UI elements, and custom applications

High quality low latency spatial audio

Powerful physics through Bullet physics engine

Fully open-source under the permissive Apache 2.0 license

No central authority. You can run your own server from home.

No user account required

Supported by a democratic non-profit organization.

How to install Overte

  1. Click Download — the project's official release page opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest .AppImage file.
  3. Make it executable: right-click › Properties › Permissions › Allow executing as program, or run chmod +x the-file.AppImage in a terminal.
  4. Double-click the file to run Overte — there's nothing to install, and you can delete the file to remove it.
How to run an AppImage on Linux

Frequently asked questions

Is Overte free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where Overte is available to download. Appimo doesn't host or modify any files.

Is Overte safe?

Overte downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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