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Self-hostable software: Game Server Hosts (41)

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Homelab Novice
Wants it running tonight, with one command.
Luanti13.7k
Luanti is a free open-source voxel game engine for easy modding and game creation.
- Live demo
- Documented
- No cloud account needed
86/100 fitHow well this app matches homelab novices, 0 to 100
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Homelab Expert
Runs a stack already and wants it to plug in.
Calagopus764
A modern Rust-based game server management panel with a container-based architecture.
- REST or GraphQL API
- Multi-user
Default rank #26
76/100 fitHow well this app matches homelab experts, 0 to 100
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Homelab Hacker
Wants control: APIs, scripts and many ways to run it.
piqueserver236
An Ace of Spades 0.75 server based on PySnip.
- Scriptable API
- CLI or plugin support
- Many ways to install
Default rank #17
77/100 fitHow well this app matches homelab hackers, 0 to 100
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41 projects

Mindustry

29.3k

An automation tower defense RTS written in Java.

GamesAutomation ToolsManufacturing+1

Sunshine

42.0k

Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight.

Game Server PanelsVideo StreamingRemote Access+2

Luanti

13.7k

Luanti is a free open-source voxel game engine for easy modding and game creation.

GamesSelf Hosting SolutionsPermissive License+1

Mumble

8.3k

Mumble is an open source, low-latency, high-quality voice chat application with separate client and server components.

Custom CommunicationsAudio StreamingSelf Hosting Solutions+1

Lila

18.8k

Lila is a free online chess game server focused on realtime gameplay and ease of use.

GamesWeb ServersSocial Networks+1

Pterodactyl

9.3k

Pterodactyl Panel is a free, open-source game server management panel for running game servers in isolated Docker containers.

Game Server PanelsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2

OpenTTD

8.3k

OpenTTD is an open-source transport simulation game based on Transport Tycoon Deluxe, extended with additional features.

GamesMiscellaneous ToolsCopyleft License

RomM

13.3k

A self-hosted ROM manager and player for scanning, enriching, browsing, and playing game collections.

Game Server PanelsCopyleft LicenseGames+2

6 Containers

The Battle for Wesnoth

6.9k

The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based tactical strategy game with singleplayer and online or hotseat multiplayer gameplay.

GamesCopyleft License

LinuxGSM

4.9k

LinuxGSM is a command-line tool for quick deployment and management of Linux dedicated game servers.

Game Server PanelsSelf Hosting SolutionsAutomation Tools+1

MTA:SA

1.9k

A multiplayer modification for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas that adds networking, scripting, and a custom GUI layer.

GamesCopyleft LicenseMiscellaneous Tools

Pelican Panel

2.4k

Pelican Panel is a free, open-source web-based control panel for creating and managing game servers.

Game Server PanelsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2

Single ContainerTelemetry: Opt-OutFully FOSS