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DevilutionX vs Luanti

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 LU Luanti Open-source voxel game engine and server
FeatureDevilutionXLuanti
CategoryGame Engines & FrameworksGame Engines & Frameworks
LicenseUnlicenseLGPL-2.1
LanguageC++C++
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 9,667★ 13,421
First released20192010
ReplacesDiablo originalMinecraft

Why pick each one

Choose DevilutionX if…

  • Plays Diablo on modern hardware
  • Active development
DevilutionX details

Choose Luanti if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Highly moddable
Luanti details

Frequently asked questions

Is DevilutionX or Luanti better?

Luanti is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider DevilutionX if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are DevilutionX and Luanti free and open-source?

Yes. DevilutionX is licensed under Unlicense and Luanti under LGPL-2.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run DevilutionX and Luanti with Docker?

DevilutionX: check the project docs for container support. Luanti: yes.

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