Mindustry vs Screeps Server (screeps-launcher)

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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FeatureMindustryScreeps Server (screeps-launcher)
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageJavaGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binary, sourcedocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 28,532★ 169
First released20172017
ReplacesFactorioOfficial Screeps cloud

Why pick each one

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Choose Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) if…

  • Full control over the world
  • Great for learning
Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mindustry or Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) better?

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

Are Mindustry and Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) free and open-source?

Yes. Mindustry is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mindustry and Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) with Docker?

Mindustry: yes. Screeps Server (screeps-launcher): yes.

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