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TES3MP vs Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

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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TE TES3MP Multiplayer server for The Elder Scrolls III via OpenMW VS CA Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead Open-source turn-based survival roguelike
FeatureTES3MPCataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0CC-BY-SA-3.0
LanguageC++C++
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 860★ 12,896
First released20172013
ReplacesMorrowind single-playerNetHack

Why pick each one

Choose TES3MP if…

  • Co-op in a classic RPG
  • Scriptable servers
TES3MP details

Choose Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead if…

  • Enormous depth
  • Active development
Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead details

Frequently asked questions

Is TES3MP or Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead better?

Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider TES3MP if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are TES3MP and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead free and open-source?

Yes. TES3MP is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead under CC-BY-SA-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run TES3MP and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead with Docker?

TES3MP: check the project docs for container support. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead: check the project docs for container support.

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