Self-Hosted Game Server Panels: 23 Open-Source Apps
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Homelab Novice
Wants it running tonight, with one command.
Sunshine42.6k
Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight.
- Live demo
- Documented
See all83/100 fitHow well this app matches homelab novices, 0 to 100
Homelab Expert
Runs a stack already and wants it to plug in.
Calagopus848
A modern Rust-based game server management panel with a container-based architecture.
- REST or GraphQL API
- Multi-user
See allDefault rank #13
78/100 fitHow well this app matches homelab experts, 0 to 100
Homelab Hacker
Wants control: APIs, scripts and many ways to run it.
auto-mcs500A Minecraft server management app that helps users create, configure, import, and operate game servers with minimal setup.
- Scriptable API
- Many ways to install
See allDefault rank #9
74/100 fitHow well this app matches homelab hackers, 0 to 100
23 projects
Sunshine
42.6k
Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight.
Game Server PanelsMedia ServersRemote Access+2
RomM
14.0k
A self-hosted ROM manager and player for scanning, enriching, browsing, and playing game collections.
Game Server PanelsCopyleft LicenseGames+2
6 Containers
Pterodactyl
9.4k
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
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
Pelican Panel
2.4k
Pelican Panel is a free, open-source web-based control panel for creating and managing game servers.
Game Server PanelsCopyleft LicenseAutomation Tools+2
Single ContainerTelemetry: Opt-OutFully FOSS
PufferPanel
1.8k
PufferPanel is a web-based game server management system for managing multiple game servers from one central location.
Game Server PanelsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1
Retrom
2.1k
A self-hosted game library and collection management service focused on emulation, with clients for managing, downloading, and playing games across devices.
Game Server PanelsCopyleft LicenseGames+2
Lancache
908
A Docker container for caching game downloads on a local network.
Game Server PanelsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2
auto-mcs
500
A Minecraft server management app that helps users create, configure, import, and operate game servers with minimal setup.
Game Server PanelsCopyleft LicenseAutomation Tools+2
Single Container
Ownfoil
946
Ownfoil is a self-hosted Nintendo Switch library manager and shop that helps users organize content, identify missing DLC or updates, and browse/install content through a web interface and supported clients.
Game Server Panels
Gameyfin
1.1k
Gameyfin is a web-based library manager for video games that scans game folders, fetches metadata and cover art, and lets users browse and download games from a browser.
Game Server PanelsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+3
SourceBans++
376
A global admin, ban, and communication management system for Source engine servers.
Game Server PanelsCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions
Calagopus
848
A modern Rust-based game server management panel with a container-based architecture.
Game Server PanelsSelf Hosting SolutionsAutomation Tools
3 Containers
Drop
760
An open-source game distribution platform for sharing DRM-free games.
Game Server PanelsGamesSelf Hosting Solutions+3
Gaseous Server
954
Gaseous Server is the backend for the Gaseous system, providing ROM and title management with basic in-browser emulation.
Game Server PanelsCopyleft LicenseGames+2
2 Containers
GameAP
152
GameAP is a free and open-source game server management panel for deploying and managing game servers through a web interface.
Game Server PanelsSelf Hosting SolutionsAutomation Tools+1
3 ContainersFully FOSS
Minus Games
47
A suite for distributing, running, and syncing games from a server to client apps or a GUI.
Game Server PanelsGamesFile Synchronization+2
Single Container
RetroArr
14
RetroArr is a self-hosted game library manager for PC and retro consoles that scans libraries, fetches metadata, organizes files, searches indexers, and automates downloads.
Game Server Panels
Single Container
PKVault
348
Centralized Pokémon storage management & Pokedex app (alternative to Pokémon Home).
Game Server Panels
Crafty Controller
254
Minecraft launcher and manager that allows users to start and administer Minecraft servers from a user-friendly interface.
Game Server PanelsSelf Hosting SolutionsWeb Servers+1
EasyWI
246
Easy-WI is a web interface for managing game server daemons and voice servers, with a CMS for automated game and voice server rental.
Game Server PanelsCopyleft LicenseCMS Platforms+2
RconCli
685
A command-line client for sending RCON queries to remote Source dedicated game servers.
Game Server PanelsPermissive LicenseNetwork Utilities
GameVault
327
GameVault Backend is the server component of a self-hosted gaming platform for organizing DRM-free games on a file server.
Game Server PanelsGamesMedia Management+1
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