OpenRCT2 vs SuperTuxKart

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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FeatureOpenRCT2SuperTuxKart
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageC++C++
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 16,049★ 5,293
First released20142007
ReplacesRollerCoaster TycoonMario Kart

Why pick each one

Choose OpenRCT2 if…

  • Faithful modern remake
  • Active community
OpenRCT2 details

Choose SuperTuxKart if…

  • Family-friendly fun
  • Lightweight server
SuperTuxKart details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenRCT2 or SuperTuxKart better?

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

Are OpenRCT2 and SuperTuxKart free and open-source?

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

Can I run OpenRCT2 and SuperTuxKart with Docker?

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

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