papermc-docker
Game ServersContainerized Minecraft Java server image
Replaces Minecraft Realms
Best Single-User Game Servers for self-hosting
The 16 best Single-User game servers you can self-host, ranked by community traction.
Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
Game ServersOpen-source turn-based survival roguelike
Replaces NetHack
Endless Sky
Game ServersFree space exploration and trading game
Replaces Escape Velocity
shapez.io
Game ServersOpen-source factory-building puzzle game
Replaces Factorio
LinuxGSM
Game ServersCommand-line tool for dedicated game servers
Replaces TCAdmin, Multicraft
Steam Headless
Game ServersDocker container for headless Steam game streaming
Replaces GeForce NOW
SuperTux
Game ServersClassic-style 2D side-scrolling platform game
Replaces Super Mario Bros
Cytopia
Game ServersFree city-building simulation game
Replaces SimCity
Pioneer
Game ServersOpen-source space adventure and trading simulator
Replaces Elite, Frontier
OpenLoco
Game ServersOpen-source reimplementation of Chris Sawyer's Locomotion
Replaces Chris Sawyer's Locomotion original
UnknownHorizons Note - settlement game
Game ServersOpen-source 2D real-time strategy and economy simulation
Replaces Anno series
Colobot Note - browser game alt Hextris-no
Game ServersSelf-hostable open-source educational programming game
Replaces Commercial programming games
AzuraCast Games
Game ServersBrowser idle and incremental game host
Replaces Cookie Clicker, Universal Paperclips
Naev
Game ServersOpen-source 2D space trading and combat game
Replaces Escape Velocity
Factorio Server Manager
Game ServersWeb interface for managing Factorio servers
Replaces Factorio official hosting
LinCity-NG
Game ServersOpen-source city building and management game
Replaces SimCity
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Every option here is open-source and self-hostable, tagged Single-User within the game servers category. Compare them on the individual app pages for setup difficulty and resource requirements.