AzuraCast Games 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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FeatureAzuraCast GamesOpenRCT2
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 1,192★ 16,049
First released20192014
ReplacesCookie Clicker, Universal PaperclipsRollerCoaster Tycoon

Why pick each one

Choose AzuraCast Games if…

  • Trivial to host
  • Extremely lightweight
AzuraCast Games details

Choose OpenRCT2 if…

  • Faithful modern remake
  • Active community
OpenRCT2 details

Frequently asked questions

Is AzuraCast Games or OpenRCT2 better?

Neither is universally better. OpenRCT2 has the larger community, while AzuraCast Games is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are AzuraCast Games and OpenRCT2 free and open-source?

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

Can I run AzuraCast Games and OpenRCT2 with Docker?

AzuraCast Games: check the project docs for container support. OpenRCT2: check the project docs for container support.

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