Mindustry vs Warzone 2100

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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FeatureMindustryWarzone 2100
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-2.0
LanguageJavaC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 28,532★ 3,903
First released20171999
ReplacesFactorioCommand & Conquer

Why pick each one

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Choose Warzone 2100 if…

  • Unique unit design depth
  • Free and open
Warzone 2100 details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mindustry or Warzone 2100 better?

Mindustry is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Warzone 2100 if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Mindustry and Warzone 2100 free and open-source?

Yes. Mindustry is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Warzone 2100 under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mindustry and Warzone 2100 with Docker?

Mindustry: yes. Warzone 2100: check the project docs for container support.

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