Gameyfin vs Mindustry

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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FeatureGameyfinMindustry
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageKotlinJava
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 1,064★ 28,532
First released20262017
ReplacesFactorio

Why pick each one

Choose Gameyfin if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Kotlin
Gameyfin details

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Frequently asked questions

Is Gameyfin or Mindustry better?

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

Are Gameyfin and Mindustry free and open-source?

Yes. Gameyfin is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mindustry under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Gameyfin and Mindustry with Docker?

Gameyfin: yes. Mindustry: yes.

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