DDraceNetwork (DDNet) is a free, open-source cooperative platformer mod of Teeworlds where teams race together through community-built maps.
Category
Gaming & Game Servers
Pricing
Free/Open Source, from Free
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Last updated
July 18, 2026
Founded
2013
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Overview
DDraceNetwork (DDNet) is a free, open-source cooperative platformer game built as a modification of Teeworlds, letting teams of up to 64 players work together through physics-based obstacle course maps using grappling hooks and other Teeworlds tools rather than competing against each other.
The project traces its roots to an earlier Teeworlds mod called DDRace, and formally began as DDraceNetwork on July 17, 2013, when community members organized an alternative to the earlier DDmaX server community. It has since become the dominant hub of the DDRace/cooperative Teeworlds community.
Key Features
DDNet supports up to 64 simultaneous cooperative players per server, a global skill-based ranking system tracking completion times across thousands of community-made maps, and cross-platform clients for Windows, macOS, and Linux distributed via its own site, Steam, and Linux package repositories.
The codebase is written in C++ and released under permissive BSD/zlib open-source licensing consistent with Teeworlds, allowing anyone to inspect the code, run their own servers, or build derivative mods such as DDNetPP.
Pricing
DDNet is entirely free with no in-app purchases, subscriptions, or ads. It is maintained by a volunteer community rather than a commercial company, funded through donations and community goodwill.
There is no paid tier of any kind -- every feature, map, and ranking system is available to all players at no cost.
Key Features
Cooperative 64-player servers — Teams work together through obstacle-course maps rather than competing in deathmatch modes.
Global skill-based ranking — Tracks individual and team completion times across thousands of community-made maps.
Cross-platform clients — Native builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux, distributed via the DDNet website, Steam, and Linux package repositories.
Community map pool — A large, continually growing library of community-submitted maps that go through structured testing before official release.
Open-source codebase — Full source code available under BSD/zlib licensing, allowing anyone to run their own servers or build derivative mods.
Lightweight 2D engine — Inherits Teeworlds' low system requirements, making it accessible on modest hardware.
Discord and forum community — Active, long-running social infrastructure for map-making contests, discussion, and player coordination.
Multi-language support — Community-maintained translations including English, German, Russian, French, and Portuguese.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Completely free with no purchases, subscriptions, or ads
Cooperative gameplay is unusual and welcoming compared to typical competitive shooters
Very lightweight, running well on low-end hardware
Over a decade of continuous, active development and a large existing map library
Cons
Niche genre with a learning curve around precision grappling-hook movement
No formal company or support channel -- entirely volunteer-run
Visual style is deliberately retro/minimal, which won't appeal to all players
Smaller player base than mainstream multiplayer games, limiting server variety at times
Pricing
Free Free N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DDraceNetwork (DDNet) free to play?
Yes, DDNet is completely free with no purchases, subscriptions, or ads, and is available on its website, Steam, and Linux package repositories.
What is DDNet based on?
DDNet is a mod of Teeworlds, specifically building on an earlier cooperative Teeworlds mod called DDRace.
How many players can play together?
DDNet supports cooperative gameplay with up to 64 players simultaneously on a single server.
Is DDNet open source?
Yes, DDNet's source code is publicly available on GitHub under permissive BSD/zlib licensing.
What platforms does DDNet support?
DDNet has native clients for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Who runs DDNet?
DDNet is maintained entirely by a volunteer community of developers and administrators rather than a commercial company.