OpenRCT2 vs Warzone 2100

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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FeatureOpenRCT2Warzone 2100
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-2.0
LanguageC++C++
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 16,049★ 3,903
First released20141999
ReplacesRollerCoaster TycoonCommand & Conquer

Why pick each one

Choose OpenRCT2 if…

  • Faithful modern remake
  • Active community
OpenRCT2 details

Choose Warzone 2100 if…

  • Unique unit design depth
  • Free and open
Warzone 2100 details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenRCT2 or Warzone 2100 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 Warzone 2100 free and open-source?

Yes. OpenRCT2 is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Warzone 2100 under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenRCT2 and Warzone 2100 with Docker?

OpenRCT2: check the project docs for container support. Warzone 2100: check the project docs for container support.

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