BrowserQuest vs OpenTTD
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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BrowserQuest
Self-hostable HTML5 multiplayer adventure game
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OpenTTD
Open-source transport simulation game with servers
| Feature | BrowserQuest | OpenTTD |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Servers | Game Servers |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,378 | ★ 8,150 |
| First released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Realm of the Mad God | Transport Tycoon |
Why pick each one
Choose BrowserQuest if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9.4k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is BrowserQuest or OpenTTD better?
Neither is universally better. BrowserQuest has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are BrowserQuest and OpenTTD free and open-source?
Yes. BrowserQuest is licensed under MPL-2.0 and OpenTTD under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run BrowserQuest and OpenTTD with Docker?
BrowserQuest: yes. OpenTTD: yes.