Best Self-Hosted Tycoon & Simulation Games in 2026
Business and management simulation games where players build and run systems.
The top-rated pick is OpenTTD with 8,454 GitHub stars.
2 self-hosted tycoon & simulation games — ranked by GitHub stars.Browse all
OpenTTD
An open-source simulation game based on Transport Tycoon Deluxe, letting you build and manage a vast transport empire.
Alternative to: 
Transport Tycoon
Transport Tycoon
OpenSC2K
An open-source remake of SimCity 2000 built with Rust and Godot, adding larger cities, mods and HD graphics packs.
Alternative to: 
SimCity 2000
SimCity 2000Why self-host?
Self-hosting puts you in control. You own your data, avoid vendor lock-in, and eliminate recurring subscription costs. For teams handling sensitive data or operating under strict compliance requirements, running your own infrastructure is often the only viable option.