Suroi

Self-Hosted

Open-source 2D battle royale game inspired by surviv.io

Overview

Suroi is an open-source 2D battle royale game built as a spiritual successor to surviv.io. It features fast-paced multiplayer gameplay, pixel art graphics, and a variety of weapons, items, and vehicles. Players fight to be the last standing in shrinking zones. Self-hosting is simple via Docker or source code—supports custom maps, mods, and configurable servers. Cross-platform compatible (browser/desktop), it lets users host private matches or public lobbies, making it ideal for friends or communities to enjoy together.

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

Key Features

Fast-paced 2D battle royale gameplay
Customizable self-hosted servers
Support for mods and custom maps
Cross-platform (browser/desktop access)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Suroi hard to install?

Suroi is easy to install using Docker—pull the official image and run it with minimal config. For source builds, you need Node.js/npm, and the GitHub repo provides clear steps. Even beginners can get a server up quickly with Docker.

? Is it a good alternative to surviv.io?

Yes! Suroi is designed as an open-source successor to surviv.io, replicating its core 2D BR gameplay while adding self-hosting and customization. It’s perfect for fans missing the original surviv.io experience.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely! Suroi is licensed under MIT, so it’s free to play, download, self-host, and modify. There are no paywalls or subscription fees for any features.

Top Alternatives

surviv.io (legacy proprietary) Search Google

Krunker.io Search Google

Fortnite Battle Royale Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Games

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ 100% open-source and free to use
⊕ Easy deployment with Docker
⊕ Moddable and highly customizable
⊕ Retains classic surviv.io-style gameplay

Cons

⊖ Requires technical knowledge for advanced modding
⊖ Smaller player base than mainstream BR games
⊖ Limited official modding documentation