OpenRCT2 vs Teeworlds

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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FeatureOpenRCT2Teeworlds
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0Zlib
LanguageC++C++
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB128 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 16,049★ 2,630
First released20142007
ReplacesRollerCoaster TycoonWorms, Soldat

Why pick each one

Choose OpenRCT2 if…

  • Faithful modern remake
  • Active community
OpenRCT2 details

Choose Teeworlds if…

  • Extremely lightweight server
  • Easy to host
Teeworlds details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenRCT2 or Teeworlds better?

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

Are OpenRCT2 and Teeworlds free and open-source?

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

Can I run OpenRCT2 and Teeworlds with Docker?

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

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