OpenRCT2 vs Posio

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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FeatureOpenRCT2Posio
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageC++Python
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 16,049★ 689
First released20142020
ReplacesRollerCoaster Tycoon

Why pick each one

Choose OpenRCT2 if…

  • Faithful modern remake
  • Active community
OpenRCT2 details

Choose Posio if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Written in Python
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Posio details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenRCT2 or Posio better?

Neither is universally better. OpenRCT2 has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are OpenRCT2 and Posio free and open-source?

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

Can I run OpenRCT2 and Posio with Docker?

OpenRCT2: check the project docs for container support. Posio: check the project docs for container support.

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