tgstation

The premium Open Source alternative to Barotrauma

🎯 Best for:Communities wanting to host and customize their own simulation-heavy RPG.
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What is tgstation?

A highly complex, tile-based multiplayer RPG focused on life aboard a space station. It features deep atmospheric, chemical, and medical simulations built on the BYOND engine.

Tech Stack
DMGame Development

Why tgstation?

  • Deep mechanics
  • Active development
  • Massive content library

Limitations

  • Dated engine (BYOND)
  • High learning curve
  • Complex codebase
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
2,229
Issues
AGPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Barotrauma)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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