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Colyseus
Open-source multiplayer framework for Node.js
open-source Self-hosted free; Colyseus Cloud available Solo-dev friendly
Colyseus is an open-source multiplayer game framework for Node.js. Authoritative game server with state synchronization, matchmaking, and room management. TypeScript-first with client SDKs for Unity, JavaScript, Defold, and more.
Highlights
- + TypeScript/Node.js — leverage web dev skills
- + Automatic state synchronization between server and clients
- + Built-in matchmaking and room management
- + Client SDKs for Unity, JavaScript, Defold, and more
Limitations
- − Node.js single-threaded — may need clustering for scale
- − Smaller ecosystem than Photon or Nakama
- − Self-hosting requires DevOps knowledge
Platforms
Windows macOS Linux Web