OpenTTD
Transport tycoon simulation game.
High commit volume, frequent releases and growing activity.
Commit activity more than 84% of tracked projects; popularity more than 76%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 8.3k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | 16.0-beta4 · 20 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 26 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 |
| Built with | C++, Docker |
Is OpenTTD actively maintained?
Development is ongoing. The repository recorded 1308 commits over the same window, and the last three months alone account for 401 of them.
The most recent tagged release, 16.0-beta4, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Of the 20 projects we track in Games, OpenTTD ranks #3 by health score — in the top quarter of its category.
What OpenTTD actually does
OpenTTD is a transport tycoon simulation game based upon a popular classic title. You construct and manage transport networks involving road, rail, air and water routes to move passengers and cargo across a map.
Best fit: Self-hosters looking to run a dedicated multiplayer server for friends or community members to build networks together.
Worth knowing: Running a dedicated multiplayer server requires managing network ports and potential state synchronization issues between clients and the host.
Deployment notes
As a compiled C++ application wrapped in Docker, it typically requires persistent storage for game maps and saves, plus appropriate firewall configuration for incoming connections.
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