Veloren vs OpenRCT2

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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FeatureVelorenOpenRCT2
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageRustC++
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 3,700★ 16,049
First released20182014
ReplacesCube World, MinecraftRollerCoaster Tycoon

Why pick each one

Choose Veloren if…

  • Free and fully open
  • Frequent updates
Veloren details

Choose OpenRCT2 if…

  • Faithful modern remake
  • Active community
OpenRCT2 details

Frequently asked questions

Is Veloren or OpenRCT2 better?

Neither is universally better. OpenRCT2 has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Veloren and OpenRCT2 free and open-source?

Yes. Veloren is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenRCT2 under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Veloren and OpenRCT2 with Docker?

Veloren: yes. OpenRCT2: check the project docs for container support.

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