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2 self-hosted StarCraft II alternatives

Real-time strategy (RTS) game by Blizzard Entertainment offering a story-driven single-player campaign and competitive multiplayer with matchmaking, ranked ladders, and esports support.

Alternatives to StarCraft II

Free, cross-platform open-source RTS featuring physics-based combat, terrain deformation, a large unit roster, and competitive multiplayer including co-op and campaigns.

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824 stars250 forksGPL-2.0last commit Actively maintained

An open-source, fast-paced arena shooter featuring parkour mechanics, multiplayer modes, and a realtime WYSIWYG map editor for cooperative map creation.

530 stars111 forkslast commit Actively maintained

What replacing StarCraft II actually involves

Every option on this page is open source and free to run on your own hardware, so you own the data and there is no subscription to cancel. 2 of 2 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: GPL-2.0. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.

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