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Lix vs Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

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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LI Lix Free Lemmings-inspired puzzle game with network multiplayer VS CA Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead Open-source turn-based survival roguelike
FeatureLixCataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITCC-BY-SA-3.0
LanguageDC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 160★ 12,896
First released20062013
ReplacesLemmingsNetHack

Why pick each one

Choose Lix if…

  • Fun multiplayer puzzles
  • Very lightweight
Lix details

Choose Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead if…

  • Enormous depth
  • Active development
Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead details

Frequently asked questions

Is Lix or Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead better?

Neither is universally better. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead has the larger community, while Lix is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Lix and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead free and open-source?

Yes. Lix is licensed under MIT and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead under CC-BY-SA-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Lix and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead with Docker?

Lix: check the project docs for container support. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead: check the project docs for container support.

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