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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead 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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CA Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead Open-source turn-based survival roguelike VS TE Teeworlds Retro 2D multiplayer shooter with servers
FeatureCataclysm: Dark Days AheadTeeworlds
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseCC-BY-SA-3.0Zlib
LanguageC++C++
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB128 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 12,896★ 2,630
First released20132007
ReplacesNetHackWorms, Soldat

Why pick each one

Choose Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead if…

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

Choose Teeworlds if…

  • Extremely lightweight server
  • Easy to host
Teeworlds details

Frequently asked questions

Is Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead or Teeworlds better?

Neither is universally better. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead 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 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead and Teeworlds free and open-source?

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

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

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

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