papermc-docker
Game ServersContainerized Minecraft Java server image
Replaces Minecraft Realms
Easiest Game Servers to self-host
49 game servers apps that are easy to get running, ranked by verified deploy effort, project health, and popularity. 3 have a verified ≈5-minute Docker setup.
NextGBA
Game ServersGameboy in your browser
Lodestone Core
Game ServersServer hosting tool for Minecraft and other multiplayers
Mindustry
Game ServersTower-defense and factory game with servers
Replaces Factorio
Unciv
Game ServersOpen-source reimplementation of Civilization V
Replaces Civilization V
Twine
Game ServersOpen-source tool for telling interactive nonlinear stories
Replaces Inklewriter
OpenTTD
Game ServersOpen-source transport simulation game with servers
Replaces Transport Tycoon
Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server
Game ServersDocker image for running Minecraft Bedrock Edition servers
Replaces Minecraft Realms
lodestone
Game ServersFree open-source control panel for self-hosted game servers
Replaces AMP, Pterodactyl
Prism Launcher
Game ServersOpen-source Minecraft launcher for managing instances and modpacks
Replaces Official Minecraft Launcher, CurseForge app
Endless Sky
Game ServersFree space exploration and trading game
Replaces Escape Velocity
Battle for Wesnoth
Game ServersTurn-based fantasy strategy with multiplayer server
Replaces Heroes of Might and Magic
Ren'Py
Game ServersVisual novel engine for creating story-based games
Replaces TyranoBuilder
WorldEdit
Game ServersIn-game map editor for Minecraft single-player and servers
Replaces commercial map editing tools
EssentialsX
Game ServersEssential commands and tools plugin for Minecraft servers
Replaces commercial server management plugins
Pioneer
Game ServersOpen-source space adventure and trading simulator
Replaces Elite, Frontier
SuperTux
Game ServersClassic-style 2D side-scrolling platform game
Replaces Super Mario Bros
Cytopia
Game ServersFree city-building simulation game
Replaces SimCity
SuperTuxKart
Game ServersFree 3D kart racing game with online servers
Replaces Mario Kart
Plan
Game ServersSelf-hosted analytics plugin for Minecraft servers
Replaces Commercial game analytics
Evolve
Game ServersBrowser-based incremental idle game of civilization evolution
Replaces Cookie Clicker, Universal Paperclips
Terraforming Mars
Game ServersImplementation of Terraforming Mars board game
LinCity-NG
Game ServersOpen-source city building and management game
Replaces SimCity
DDNet
Game ServersCooperative platformer based on Teeworlds
Replaces Teeworlds
Hedgewars
Game ServersTurn-based artillery strategy game with servers
Replaces Worms
Lix
Game ServersFree Lemmings-inspired puzzle game with network multiplayer
Replaces Lemmings
shapez.io
Game ServersOpen-source factory-building puzzle game
Replaces Factorio
Simutrans
Game ServersOpen-source transport and economy simulation game
Replaces Transport Tycoon
EasyRPG Player
Game ServersOpen-source interpreter for RPG Maker 2000 and 2003 games
Replaces RPG Maker RTP runtime
Naev
Game ServersOpen-source 2D space trading and combat game
Replaces Escape Velocity
FreeCol
Game ServersOpen-source turn-based colonization strategy game
Replaces Sid Meier's Colonization
OpenClonk
Game ServersOpen-source multiplayer action and tactics game
Replaces Clonk
OpenArena
Game ServersFree Quake III-style arena shooter with servers
Replaces Quake III Arena
AssaultCube
Game ServersLightweight multiplayer first-person shooter
Replaces Counter-Strike
2048
Game ServersSelf-hostable browser version of the 2048 sliding puzzle
Replaces Mobile puzzle games
OpenDungeons
Game ServersOpen-source dungeon-keeper-style real-time strategy game
Replaces Dungeon Keeper
Teeworlds
Game ServersRetro 2D multiplayer shooter with servers
Replaces Worms, Soldat
hextris
Game ServersSelf-hosted block-stacking puzzle game in the browser
Replaces Tetris
Curse of War
Game ServersFast-paced real-time strategy game for the Linux terminal
Replaces commercial RTS games
UFO: Alien Invasion
Game ServersOpen-source strategy game of defending Earth from aliens
Replaces XCOM
Xonotic
Game ServersFast-paced free arena first-person shooter
Replaces Quake, Unreal Tournament
VoxeLibre
Game ServersSandbox voxel game with multiplayer servers
Replaces Minecraft
Mineclonia
Game ServersOpen-source voxel sandbox game for Luanti
Replaces Minecraft
Armagetron Advanced
Game Servers3D Tron-style lightcycle multiplayer game
Replaces Tron
Cubiks 2048
Game Servers2048 game clone in 3D
20 euros
Game Servers2048 variant with Euro coins and notes
243
Game Servers2048 game clone
Framagames
Game ServersSet of games Framagames from Framasoft
Sutom
Game ServersWordle-based online word game
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The shortlist at a glance
| App | Deploy effort | Difficulty | Min. RAM | License | ★ Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| papermc-docker | ≈5-minute setup | Easy | 1,024 MB | Apache-2.0 | 14,419 |
| NextGBA | ≈5-minute setup | Easy | 512 MB | free | 50 |
| Lodestone Core | ≈5-minute setup | Easy | 512 MB | free | 59 |
| Mindustry | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 512 MB | GPL-3.0 | 29,350 |
| Unciv | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 512 MB | MPL-2.0 | 11,436 |
| Twine | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 128 MB | GPL-3.0 | 2,910 |
| OpenTTD | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 256 MB | GPL-2.0 | 8,367 |
| Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 1,024 MB | Apache-2.0 | 1,874 |
| lodestone | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 512 MB | AGPL-3.0 | 1,316 |
| Prism Launcher | Read-the-docs project | Easy | 256 MB | GPL-3.0 | 10,648 |