NakamavsPalworld Dedicated Server Docker
Two self-hosted Game Servers projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nakama | Palworld Dedicated Server Docker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 62 in Game Servers | #15 of 62 in Game Servers |
| GitHub stars | 13 604 | 3 220 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.41.0 · 18 Sept 2026 | 2.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Nakama scores 76/100 against 63/100 for Palworld Dedicated Server Docker, so it is the safer default.
Palworld Dedicated Server Docker ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Nakama.
If you want the quickest setup, Palworld Dedicated Server Docker is easier to run; Nakama needs more configuration.
Nakama is growing faster right now (+62 stars in 30 days).
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