Luanti vs Solarus
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted game engines & frameworks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Luanti | Solarus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Engines & Frameworks | Game Engines & Frameworks |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary, source | bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,421 | ★ 730 |
| First released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Minecraft | RPG Maker |
Why pick each one
Choose Solarus if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in C++
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Luanti or Solarus better?
Luanti is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Solarus if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Luanti and Solarus free and open-source?
Yes. Luanti is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and Solarus under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Luanti and Solarus with Docker?
Luanti: yes. Solarus: check the project docs for container support.