Armagetron Advanced vs Mindustry

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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FeatureArmagetron AdvancedMindustry
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguageC++Java
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 250★ 28,532
First released20012017
ReplacesTronFactorio

Why pick each one

Choose Armagetron Advanced if…

  • Tiny resource footprint
  • Easy to host
Armagetron Advanced details

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Frequently asked questions

Is Armagetron Advanced or Mindustry better?

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

Are Armagetron Advanced and Mindustry free and open-source?

Yes. Armagetron Advanced is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Mindustry under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Armagetron Advanced and Mindustry with Docker?

Armagetron Advanced: check the project docs for container support. Mindustry: yes.

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