Colyseus is an open-source Node.js framework for building real-time multiplayer games, with matchmaking and state synchronization.
Alternatives to Metaplay
Metaplay combines game backend services with tools for operating a live game. Its server-authoritative C# server and Unity client library share client-server logic, while its LiveOps dashboard covers player segmentation, A/B testing, configuration updates, events, economy management and player support. The SDK also includes social features, leaderboards and matchmaking, and studios can host on Metaplay Cloud or infrastructure they operate. A free plan supports local…
Unity Engine is development software for making games and apps, including immersive experiences built from CAD and 3D data.
PlayFab is a managed backend service for game developers building live games and connecting players across platforms.
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AccelByte Gaming Services
AccelByte Gaming Services (AGS) is a managed backend platform for building and operating online games.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From $1,000 a month - 5

brainCloud
brainCloud is a cloud-based backend-as-a-service platform for games, apps, and other digital services.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From $5 a month - 6

Unity Version Control
Unity Version Control is an engine-agnostic source control tool for game development teams working with large repositories, files, and binaries.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS8.1Free plan - 7

Epic Online Services
Epic Online Services is a suite of modular online services for game developers, with tools for accounts and social features, multiplayer, player and…
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.6Free plan - 8

Crux
Crux provides multiplayer game backend services for authentication, persistent data, leaderboards, economies, server registration, live configuration and matchmaking.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.5From $10 a month - 9

App42 Cloud API
App42 Cloud API is a REST-based backend service for developers, with JSON and XML interfaces.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.4From $85 a month - 10
Snapser
Snapser is a backend platform for games and apps that lets teams assemble and operate custom backends from modular services called Snaps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.3From $1,000 a month - 11

Beamable
Beamable is a game server platform for studios building and operating online games and virtual worlds.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From $125 a month - 12

LEADR
LEADR provides leaderboard backend services and social engagement features for games.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From $7.99 a month - 13

LightLeaderboard
LightLeaderboard provides real-time global game leaderboards through a REST API.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From $19 a month - 14

PlayNANOO SDK
Play! NANOO SDK is a self-publishing tool for game and app developers who want backend services without building a server.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From $19.99 a month - 15
Yandex Games Developer Console
Yandex Games Developer Console is a dashboard for publishing browser-based games on Yandex Games, a free platform that hosts games for players without installation.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.2Free plan - 16

GOG Galaxy
GOG GALAXY brings game libraries and friends from multiple gaming platforms together in one app for Windows and macOS.
Free planAPIExtensionmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 17
Talo
Talo is a game backend for developers, available through a web dashboard, API, or self-hosted deployment.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted6.9From $24.99 a month - 18

CheddaBoards
CheddaBoards is a free, open-source gaming backend for server-validated leaderboards, achievements, cross-game player profiles, and authentication.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI6.7Free plan - 19

LootLocker
LootLocker is a player platform for game developers and publishers managing player relationships, content, and live systems across games.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted6.7From $500 a month - 20
Multiplayer API
Multiplayer API is a hosted backend for online games, providing player accounts, rooms, matchmaking, leaderboards, and realtime state updates.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted6.7From $25 a month - 21
Skillz
Skillz is a multiplayer tournament platform for mobile games where players compete for real cash or virtual in-game currencies.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.7Free plan - 22
TapTap Developer Services
TapTap Developer Services provides tools for game developers to publish, operate and maintain games.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.7Free plan - 23
Xsolla Backend
Xsolla Backend is a low-code platform for building cross-play multiplayer games.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.5From $5 a month - 24
Highrise Create
Highrise Create, also called Highrise Studio, is a development environment for building and publishing games and experiences on the Highrise platform.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.4 - 25

Nakama
Nakama is an open-source backend for social and real-time games, aimed at developers building online multiplayer experiences.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.4 - 26
Steamworks
Steamworks is Valve’s collection of tools and services for managing and operating games on Steam.
Free planAPILinuxmacOSWindows6.3Free plan - 27
Hiro
Hiro is a client-server library built on Nakama for adding economy, social, and LiveOps systems to games.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.2 - 28

Lens Studio
Free planmacOSWindows6.2Free plan - 296.0Free plan
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Steam Input
Steam Input is a controller configuration system built into the Steam client.
APILinuxmacOSWindows6.0

