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Head-to-head · Game Modding Tools

WolvenKit vs Arma 3 Tools

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score WolvenKit #5 in Game Modding Tools 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit WolvenKit
Arma 3 Tools #6 in Game Modding Tools 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Arma 3 Tools

WolvenKit leads on 0 checks, Arma 3 Tools on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWolvenKit · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresWolvenKit · 3 of 4

WolvenKit scores higher on our rubric for game modding tools: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

WolvenKit is the better fit for cyberpunk 2077 asset and archive modding. Arma 3 Tools is the better fit for arma 3 terrain and addon production.

  • WolvenKit fits best

    Cyberpunk 2077 asset and archive modding

  • Arma 3 Tools fits best

    Arma 3 terrain and addon production

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Side by side

Feature WolvenKit 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Arma 3 Tools 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #5 in Game Modding Tools #6 in Game Modding Tools
Best for Cyberpunk 2077 asset and archive modding Arma 3 terrain and addon production
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, Linux Windows
Support Community, Docs Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features WolvenKit 3/4 · Arma 3 Tools 2/4
Archive extraction ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mod packaging ✓ ✓
Plugin editing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Script editing ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported formats .archive, CR2W, mesh, xbm, mlmask, wem, morphtarget, anims, glb, glTF, png, tga, dds, jpg, bmp, tiff, wav, mp3, .wscript, .reds, .yaml, .lua PBO, FSM
Supported platforms Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Linux via compatibility tooling Windows
Our review
Pros
  • Extracts, previews, edits, and packs REDengine archive content
  • Converts meshes, textures, audio, animations, and morph targets
  • Supports JavaScript automation, CLI workflows, and Blender integration
  • Covers terrain, models, FSM files, conversion, and addon packaging
  • Supports digital signing and PBO packaging for completed addons
  • Publishes complete mods to Steam Workshop and switches Steam branches
Cons
  • Focused primarily on Cyberpunk 2077 and REDengine workflows
  • Linux support depends on compatibility tooling and has known limitations
  • Current 9.0.1 release targets Windows 11 and requires .NET 10
  • Available only on Windows
  • Focused on Arma 3 and its Real Virtuality engine
  • Distributed through Steam rather than as a standalone vendor download
Our verdict

WolvenKit is a free, open-source desktop modding tool for REDengine games, focused primarily on Cyberpunk 2077. It is designed for modders who need to inspect game archives, work with extracted assets, edit REDengine files, organize…

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Arma 3 Tools is a free Windows desktop suite for Arma 3 modders and content creators. Its scope covers custom terrain, 3D models, addons, FSM files, game branches, and Steam Workshop publishing. The toolkit is aimed at people producing…

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  1. WolvenKitGame Modding Tools 8.5Free plan
  2. Arma 3 ToolsGame Modding Tools 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • WolvenKit — where it wins

    • Extracts, previews, edits, and packs REDengine archive content
    • Converts meshes, textures, audio, animations, and morph targets
    • Supports JavaScript automation, CLI workflows, and Blender integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused primarily on Cyberpunk 2077 and REDengine workflows
    • Linux support depends on compatibility tooling and has known limitations
    • Current 9.0.1 release targets Windows 11 and requires .NET 10

  • Arma 3 Tools — where it wins

    • Covers terrain, models, FSM files, conversion, and addon packaging
    • Supports digital signing and PBO packaging for completed addons
    • Publishes complete mods to Steam Workshop and switches Steam branches

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only on Windows
    • Focused on Arma 3 and its Real Virtuality engine
    • Distributed through Steam rather than as a standalone vendor download

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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