Show HN: OpenArcade – open-source software from the VR arcade I ran for 4 years

Category: devtools

Tags: vr, arcade, steamvr, booking-system, self-hosted, c++

Score: 6.8/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 6)

OpenArcade is a self-hosted software suite for running a VR arcade, including an in-headset game menu and timer, a front desk controller, and a booking system with payments. It was built by a former arcade owner to avoid monthly platform fees, and it is released as open source with AI-assisted setup instructions. The project is technically substantial, combining C++ SteamVR integration with a PHP booking backend, and it targets a specific but real niche.

Target audience: VR arcade operators, small business owners, backend developers

Repository: https://github.com/aprabh96/openarcade · C++ · AGPL-3.0 · 8 stars

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