Minus Games

Self-Hosted

Open-source game server management panel for self-hosted gaming communities

Overview

Minus Games is an open-source game server management panel designed for self-hosted gaming communities. It supports multiple popular games (including Minecraft, Rust, and CS2) with Docker-powered deployment for isolated, secure server instances. The web-based dashboard lets you monitor real-time performance, manage role-based user permissions, schedule automated backups, and apply one-click server updates. As a self-hosted tool, it eliminates recurring SaaS fees and gives full control over hardware, data, and server configurations—ideal for small to medium communities seeking autonomy over their gaming infrastructure.

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:
  minus_games:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: minus-games
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Multi-game support (Minecraft, Rust, CS2, etc.)
Docker-powered deployment for isolated servers
Web dashboard with real-time performance monitoring
Automated backups & one-click server updates
Role-based user permission management

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Minus Games hard to install?

Minus Games uses Docker Compose for deployment, which streamlines setup for most users. However, you’ll need basic server admin skills (like SSH access and Docker familiarity) to get it running. Detailed installation guides are available in the GitHub repo to help walk you through the process.

? Is it a good alternative to Nitrado?

Yes—Minus Games offers core features like server management, backups, and updates but as a self-hosted solution, you avoid Nitrado’s recurring fees and gain full control over your data and hardware. It supports fewer games out of the box, but its open-source nature allows community-driven game additions.

? Is Minus Games completely free?

Absolutely! Minus Games is released under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and distribute. You only need to cover costs for your server hardware or cloud hosting (to run the panel and game servers) — no licensing fees apply.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Games - Administrative Utilities & Control Panels

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full control over game server hardware and data
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Open-source (customizable to community needs)
⊕ Docker integration simplifies deployment

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server admin knowledge (SSH, Docker)
⊖ Initial setup may be challenging for beginners
⊖ Fewer pre-supported games than proprietary SaaS tools