Veloren 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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FeatureVelorenMindustry
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageRustJava
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 3,700★ 28,532
First released20182017
ReplacesCube World, MinecraftFactorio

Why pick each one

Choose Veloren if…

  • Free and fully open
  • Frequent updates
Veloren details

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Frequently asked questions

Is Veloren or Mindustry better?

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

Are Veloren and Mindustry free and open-source?

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

Can I run Veloren and Mindustry with Docker?

Veloren: yes. Mindustry: yes.

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