Open source gaming projects
Every project in the registry tagged gaming, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
Complete Open Source and Modular solution for MMO
PartyKit simplifies developing multiplayer applications
The command-line tool for quick, simple deployment and management of Linux dedicated game servers.
Frequently asked questions
How many open source gaming projects are there?
This registry tracks 3 projects tagged gaming, with 19,565 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is azerothcore-wotlk at 8,945 stars.
Are these gaming projects free to use?
Yes — 3 of the 3 carry an explicit open-source licence across 2 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which gaming project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these gaming projects still maintained?
2 of the 3 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.