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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead vs Screeps Server (screeps-launcher)

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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CA Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead Open-source turn-based survival roguelike VS SC Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) Self-hosted private server for the Screeps programming MMO
FeatureCataclysm: Dark Days AheadScreeps Server (screeps-launcher)
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseCC-BY-SA-3.0MIT
LanguageC++Go
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcedocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 12,896★ 169
First released20132017
ReplacesNetHackOfficial Screeps cloud

Why pick each one

Choose Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead if…

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

Choose Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) if…

  • Full control over the world
  • Great for learning
Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) details

Frequently asked questions

Is Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead or Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) better?

Neither is universally better. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead and Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) free and open-source?

Yes. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is licensed under CC-BY-SA-3.0 and Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead and Screeps Server (screeps-launcher) with Docker?

Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead: check the project docs for container support. Screeps Server (screeps-launcher): yes.

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