Veloren vs Terasology
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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Veloren
Open-world multiplayer voxel RPG with servers
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Terasology
Open-source voxel world game and engine
| Feature | Veloren | Terasology |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Servers | Game Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Rust | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,700 | ★ 3,884 |
| First released | 2018 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Cube World, Minecraft | Minecraft |
Why pick each one
Choose Terasology if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Active community (3.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Veloren or Terasology better?
Neither is universally better. Terasology has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Veloren and Terasology free and open-source?
Yes. Veloren is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Terasology under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Veloren and Terasology with Docker?
Veloren: yes. Terasology: check the project docs for container support.