DevilutionX vs melonJS
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted game engines & frameworks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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DevilutionX
Modernized Diablo engine with cross-platform multiplayer
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melonJS
Lightweight HTML5 game engine for browser games
| Feature | DevilutionX | melonJS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Engines & Frameworks | Game Engines & Frameworks |
| License | Unlicense | MIT |
| Language | C++ | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,667 | ★ 6,351 |
| First released | 2019 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Diablo original | GameMaker, Construct |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is DevilutionX or melonJS better?
Neither is universally better. DevilutionX has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are DevilutionX and melonJS free and open-source?
Yes. DevilutionX is licensed under Unlicense and melonJS under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DevilutionX and melonJS with Docker?
DevilutionX: check the project docs for container support. melonJS: check the project docs for container support.