Gameap vs OpenRCT2

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted game servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureGameapOpenRCT2
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoC++
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 43★ 16,049
First released20142014
ReplacesAMP, TCAdminRollerCoaster Tycoon

Why pick each one

Choose Gameap if…

  • Mature panel
  • Free and open
Gameap details

Choose OpenRCT2 if…

  • Faithful modern remake
  • Active community
OpenRCT2 details

Frequently asked questions

Is Gameap or OpenRCT2 better?

Neither is universally better. OpenRCT2 has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Gameap and OpenRCT2 free and open-source?

Yes. Gameap is licensed under MIT and OpenRCT2 under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Gameap and OpenRCT2 with Docker?

Gameap: yes. OpenRCT2: check the project docs for container support.

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