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Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no vs Nakama

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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VE Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no Self-hosted multiplayer server for the Unvanquished FPS VS NA Nakama Open-source game server for realtime multiplayer and social features
FeatureVeloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-noNakama
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageC++Go
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcedocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 1,118★ 13,121
First released20122017
ReplacesTremulousPlayFab, Firebase

Why pick each one

Choose Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no if…

  • Unique hybrid gameplay
  • Fully open-source
Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no details

Choose Nakama if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Mature project with 13.1k GitHub stars
Nakama details

Frequently asked questions

Is Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no or Nakama better?

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

Are Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no and Nakama free and open-source?

Yes. Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Nakama under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no and Nakama with Docker?

Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no: check the project docs for container support. Nakama: yes.

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