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RAWeb vs Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

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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RA RAWeb Web platform powering the RetroAchievements community VS CA Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead Open-source turn-based survival roguelike
FeatureRAWebCataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0CC-BY-SA-3.0
LanguagePHPC++
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 417★ 12,896
First released20182013
ReplacesXbox AchievementsNetHack

Why pick each one

Choose RAWeb if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP
RAWeb details

Choose Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead if…

  • Enormous depth
  • Active development
Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead details

Frequently asked questions

Is RAWeb or Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead better?

Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider RAWeb if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are RAWeb and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead free and open-source?

Yes. RAWeb is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead under CC-BY-SA-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run RAWeb and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead with Docker?

RAWeb: yes. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead: check the project docs for container support.

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