Mindustry

Mindustry is an automation-focused sandbox tower defense and RTS game where you harvest resources, build production lines, and defend your base from waves of enemies. It supports multiplayer and can be run with a dedicated server for hosting your own games.

Key Features

• Automation and logistics gameplay: mine resources, process materials, and build complex production chains
• Tower defense with wave-based enemy attacks and base fortification
• RTS-style unit control and combat alongside factory building
• Multiplayer support, including hosting on dedicated servers
• Cross-platform availability (desktop and mobile) with a shared core game experience

Use Cases

• Host a private multiplayer server for friends, a community, or a classroom LAN
• Run a persistent public server with custom maps and game rules
• Use as a sandbox automation game for experimenting with resource-processing designs

Limitations and Considerations

• The official server is game-specific (not a general game-server framework) and must match client versions for best compatibility
• Building from source requires JDK 17 and uses a Gradle-based build process

Mindustry combines factory automation, base building, and combat into a fast-paced strategy experience. Self-hosting a dedicated server is a practical way to control access, rules, and the multiplayer environment.