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DevilutionX vs Crafty Controller Note - mcrcon alt RconCli

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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DE DevilutionX Modernized Diablo engine with cross-platform multiplayer VS CR Crafty Controller Note - mcrcon alt RconCli Lightweight RCON client for remote game server administration
FeatureDevilutionXCrafty Controller Note - mcrcon alt RconCli
CategoryGame Engines & FrameworksGame Engines & Frameworks
LicenseUnlicenseZlib
LanguageC++C
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB16 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 9,667★ 1,073
First released20192012
ReplacesDiablo originalIn-game server console

Why pick each one

Choose DevilutionX if…

  • Plays Diablo on modern hardware
  • Active development
DevilutionX details

Choose Crafty Controller Note - mcrcon alt RconCli if…

  • Extremely lightweight
  • Scriptable
Crafty Controller Note - mcrcon alt RconCli details

Frequently asked questions

Is DevilutionX or Crafty Controller Note - mcrcon alt RconCli better?

Neither is universally better. DevilutionX has the larger community, while Crafty Controller Note - mcrcon alt RconCli is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are DevilutionX and Crafty Controller Note - mcrcon alt RconCli free and open-source?

Yes. DevilutionX is licensed under Unlicense and Crafty Controller Note - mcrcon alt RconCli under Zlib. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run DevilutionX and Crafty Controller Note - mcrcon alt RconCli with Docker?

DevilutionX: check the project docs for container support. Crafty Controller Note - mcrcon alt RconCli: check the project docs for container support.

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