> About openR-TYPE

The Project

openR-TYPE is a modern typing game that combines the clean, minimalist design of MonkeyType with advanced features like peer-to-peer multiplayer, integrated audio streaming, and extensive customization options.

Built entirely in Rust using the macroquad game framework, openR-TYPE delivers blazing-fast performance with 60+ FPS gameplay and minimal resource usage. The game runs smoothly on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

What sets openR-TYPE apart is its true peer-to-peer architecture. Unlike traditional typing games that require central servers, openR-TYPE allows players to connect directly to each other for low-latency racing experiences. You can even host your own private servers.

Key Features

Game Modes

  • > Solo Practice
  • > Race vs Bot (AI opponents)
  • > P2P Multiplayer
  • > Private Server Hosting

Customization

  • > 6 Built-in Color Themes
  • > Custom Color Schemes
  • > Adjustable Font Sizes
  • > Optimized Text Rendering

Audio

  • > 10 Radio Stations
  • > MP3 Import Support
  • > Volume Controls
  • > Easy Navigation

Stats & Accounts

  • > Local JSON Accounts
  • > WPM Tracking
  • > Personal Records
  • > Progress History

The Developer

Created by houndslight, a UX Designer and Full-Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience creating digital products that users love.

houndslight specializes in user-centered design methodologies, rapid prototyping, and modern development practices. Their approach combines deep user empathy with technical expertise to deliver solutions that not only look great but drive real results.

openR-TYPE represents the intersection of thoughtful UX design and robust engineering—a typing game that's both beautiful and performant, accessible and feature-rich.

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Technical Details

Architecture

openR-TYPE is built with Rust using the macroquad game framework for cross-platform rendering. The networking layer uses tokio for async I/O and libp2p for peer-to-peer connections. Game state is serialized with serde for efficient network transmission.

Performance

Thanks to Rust's zero-cost abstractions and memory safety guarantees, openR-TYPE achieves 60+ FPS gameplay with minimal CPU and memory usage. The game typically uses less than 100MB of RAM and runs smoothly even on older hardware.

Open Source

The entire project is open source and available on GitHub. Contributions are welcome! Whether you want to add new features, fix bugs, or improve documentation, check out the repository to get started.