Phaser vs Ryzom Core

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted game engines & frameworks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeaturePhaserRyzom Core
CategoryGame Engines & FrameworksGame Engines & Frameworks
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptC++
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM128 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcebare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 40,098★ 448
First released20132010
ReplacesConstruct, GameMakerWorld of Warcraft

Why pick each one

Choose Phaser if…

  • Huge community
  • Easy to deploy games
Phaser details

Choose Ryzom Core if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Written in C++
Ryzom Core details

Frequently asked questions

Is Phaser or Ryzom Core better?

Phaser is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Ryzom Core if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Phaser and Ryzom Core free and open-source?

Yes. Phaser is licensed under MIT and Ryzom Core under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Phaser and Ryzom Core with Docker?

Phaser: check the project docs for container support. Ryzom Core: check the project docs for container support.

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