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LinuxGSM Note - SteamCMD-GUI alt SourceMod 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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LI LinuxGSM Note - SteamCMD-GUI alt SourceMod Server modification platform for Source engine dedicated servers VS OP OpenRCT2 Open-source remake of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2
FeatureLinuxGSM Note - SteamCMD-GUI alt SourceModOpenRCT2
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageC++C++
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 1,135★ 16,049
First released20072014
ReplacesVanilla Source dedicated serverRollerCoaster Tycoon

Why pick each one

Choose LinuxGSM Note - SteamCMD-GUI alt SourceMod if…

  • Mature and powerful
  • Massive plugin ecosystem
LinuxGSM Note - SteamCMD-GUI alt SourceMod details

Choose OpenRCT2 if…

  • Faithful modern remake
  • Active community
OpenRCT2 details

Frequently asked questions

Is LinuxGSM Note - SteamCMD-GUI alt SourceMod or OpenRCT2 better?

OpenRCT2 is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider LinuxGSM Note - SteamCMD-GUI alt SourceMod if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are LinuxGSM Note - SteamCMD-GUI alt SourceMod and OpenRCT2 free and open-source?

Yes. LinuxGSM Note - SteamCMD-GUI alt SourceMod is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenRCT2 under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run LinuxGSM Note - SteamCMD-GUI alt SourceMod and OpenRCT2 with Docker?

LinuxGSM Note - SteamCMD-GUI alt SourceMod: check the project docs for container support. OpenRCT2: check the project docs for container support.

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