Mindustry

Self-Hosted

Open-source factory-building tower defense game

Overview

Mindustry is an open-source factory-building tower defense game where players construct automated production lines to gather resources, craft weapons, and defend against enemy waves. It supports cross-platform multiplayer, modding, and self-hosted dedicated servers. Deploying a server is straightforward—use official Docker images, pre-built binaries for Linux/macOS/Windows, or run it on cloud providers. Ideal for collaborative play with friends, offering deep strategic gameplay and endless customization via mods.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  mindustry:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: mindustry
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Fusion of factory-building and tower defense mechanics
Self-hostable dedicated multiplayer servers
Cross-platform compatibility (PC, mobile, Linux)
Mod support for custom content and gameplay tweaks

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Mindustry hard to install as a server?

No—Mindustry provides official Docker images, pre-built binaries for Linux/macOS/Windows, and a simple CLI to launch dedicated servers. Beginners can set up a server in minutes with minimal technical skills.

? Is Mindustry a good alternative to Factorio?

Yes—while Factorio focuses solely on factory simulation, Mindustry blends factory building with tower defense and is open-source. It’s a great free alternative for players wanting self-hostable multiplayer and mod support.

? Is Mindustry completely free?

Yes—Mindustry is licensed under GPLv3, so it’s free to download, play, host servers, and modify. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Games

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Completely free and open-source
⊕ Easy to set up dedicated servers
⊕ Cross-platform multiplayer (PC, mobile, console)
⊕ Active modding community with extensive custom content

Cons

⊖ Basic server setup knowledge required for self-hosting
⊖ Steep learning curve for advanced factory mechanics
⊖ Mobile self-hosting options are limited compared to PC