Unciv 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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FeatureUncivWarzone 2100
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMPL-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguageKotlinC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, dockerbare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 11,071★ 3,903
First released20181999
ReplacesCivilization VCommand & Conquer

Why pick each one

Choose Unciv if…

  • Released under the MPL-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 11.1k GitHub stars
Unciv details

Choose Warzone 2100 if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Unciv or Warzone 2100 better?

Unciv is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Warzone 2100 if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Unciv and Warzone 2100 free and open-source?

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

Can I run Unciv and Warzone 2100 with Docker?

Unciv: yes. Warzone 2100: check the project docs for container support.

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