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