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DevilutionX vs Minetest Server Note Mineclone2 alt

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 MI Minetest Server Note Mineclone2 alt Dedicated server software for hosting Minetest game worlds
FeatureDevilutionXMinetest Server Note Mineclone2 alt
CategoryGame Engines & FrameworksGame Engines & Frameworks
LicenseUnlicenseLGPL-2.1
LanguageC++C++
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 9,667★ 13,421
First released20192010
ReplacesDiablo originalMinecraft server

Why pick each one

Choose DevilutionX if…

  • Plays Diablo on modern hardware
  • Active development
DevilutionX details

Choose Minetest Server Note Mineclone2 alt if…

  • Very lightweight server
  • Huge mod ecosystem
Minetest Server Note Mineclone2 alt details

Frequently asked questions

Is DevilutionX or Minetest Server Note Mineclone2 alt better?

Neither is universally better. Minetest Server Note Mineclone2 alt has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are DevilutionX and Minetest Server Note Mineclone2 alt free and open-source?

Yes. DevilutionX is licensed under Unlicense and Minetest Server Note Mineclone2 alt under LGPL-2.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run DevilutionX and Minetest Server Note Mineclone2 alt with Docker?

DevilutionX: check the project docs for container support. Minetest Server Note Mineclone2 alt: yes.

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