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Screeps Server (screeps-launcher)

Self-hosted private server for the Screeps programming MMO

Game Servers ★ 171 stars Medium setup MIT

The Screeps private server lets you host your own instance of Screeps, an MMO strategy game where players program their units in JavaScript. The screeps-launcher tool simplifies running a self-hosted private server.

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Key features

  • Private Screeps server
  • JavaScript programming gameplay
  • Mod and bot support
  • Simplified launcher

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Full control over the world
  • Great for learning

Trade-offs

  • Requires the Steam client
  • Niche audience

Is Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for Screeps Server (screeps-launcher)'s repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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