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Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 vs Veloren

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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MI Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 Survival voxel game playable on self-hosted Minetest servers VS VE Veloren Open-world multiplayer voxel RPG with servers
FeatureMineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5Veloren
Deploy effortRead-the-docs projectUnder-an-hour setup
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageLuaRust
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 100★ 3,700
First released20212018
ReplacesMinecraftCube World, Minecraft

What are Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 and Veloren?

Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5

MineClone5 is a survival sandbox game for the Minetest/Luanti engine that closely follows Minecraft mechanics. It can be hosted on a Minetest server to provide a familiar survival experience for multiplayer communities.

  • Minecraft-like survival game
  • Runs on Minetest server
  • Multiplayer support
  • Extensive crafting

Veloren

Veloren is a free, open-source, multiplayer voxel RPG inspired by games like Cube World and Dwarf Fortress. It includes a dedicated server for hosting persistent multiplayer worlds.

  • Open-world voxel RPG
  • Dedicated multiplayer server
  • Procedurally generated worlds
  • Active community development

Read the full Veloren guide →

Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 vs Veloren: key differences

Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 is written in Lua, while Veloren is built with Rust. Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 is the lighter option, starting around 256 MB of RAM against 2,048 MB for Veloren. Veloren is the more established project (first released 2018), while Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 arrived in 2021. Veloren has the considerably larger community, at 3,700 GitHub stars versus 100. Veloren lists first-class Docker deployment; Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 does not.

Why pick each one

Choose Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 if…

  • Familiar gameplay
  • Fully free

Watch out for

  • Requires Minetest engine
  • Community fork status
Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 details

Choose Veloren if…

  • Free and fully open
  • Frequent updates

Watch out for

  • Still in active development
  • Server needs decent resources
Veloren details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 or Veloren better?

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

Are Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 and Veloren free and open-source?

Yes. Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Veloren under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 and Veloren with Docker?

Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5: check the project docs for container support. Veloren: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 or Veloren?

Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 has the smaller minimum footprint at 256 MB of RAM, compared to about 2,048 MB for Veloren. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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