Popular games with a dedicated server

There are several games that benefit from having their own (dedicated) server — from survival horror titles like ‘7 Days to Die’ to pixel ad­ven­tures like ‘Terraria’. Depending on the game, there are different re­quire­ments and steps you need to follow to create your server.

7 Days to Die

The open-world game 7 Days to Die is one of the most popular survival games. The aim is to fight your way through a zombie-infested world in a first-person per­spect­ive by crafting weapons, upping your skills and much more. The mul­ti­play­er survival mode offers a very varied gaming ex­per­i­ence.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): AMD or Intel (2 cores) from 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) for 1-4 players; 3 GHz for 5-16 players
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 3-4 gigabyte (GB) for 2-4 players; 8 GB for 5-16 players
• Hard disk space: 12 GB; ad­di­tion­al storage for savegame and installed mods
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a 7 Days to Die server

American Truck Simulator

With American Truck Simulator you can explore the American roads in your truck. The realistic truck sim­u­la­tion is based on Euro Truck Simulator gameplay.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2.4 GHz (2 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 2-3 GB
• Hard disk space: 5-10 GB plus memory for the operating system
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create an ATS server

ARK: Survival Ascended

The ARK successor ARK: Survival Ascended, released in 2023, is a very special kind of dinosaur adventure. Following on from the success of its pre­de­cessor, users come face to face with various dinosaurs and have to fight for their survival. The game world is even more realistic than in the first part.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): Host system with at least four physical cores with over 3 GHz
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 16 GB, in­creas­ing with the number of players
• Hard disk space: min. 200 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a dedicated Server for ARK: Survival Ascended

ARK: Survival Evolved

The game ARK: Survival Evolved, released in 2017, is set on a primeval island where users clash with various kinds of dinosaurs. These giants can be fought, captured or used to ride around the world. In the game you can explore nine different biomes, alone or with other players. There are also various expansion packs, such as Ark: Genesis and Ark: Scorched Earth.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): Host system with two physical cores with over 3 GHz
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 8 GB
• Hard disk space: 60 GB; ad­di­tion­al storage for user files and ex­ten­sions
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create an ARK dedicated server

Arma 3

Arma 3 is a military game by Bohemia In­ter­act­ive, released in 2013. Gamers handle a warlike conflict on the Greek islands of Altis and Stratis. Various weapons, vehicles and practical items like a medikit are used and offer diverse gameplay pos­sib­il­it­ies. In its mul­ti­play­er mode you can work with others in missions or compete against each other.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): 2.4 GHz (dual-core); 3.5 GHz (larger co-op adventure)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 2 GB; 4 GB (larger co-op adventure)
• Hard disk space: 32 GB HDD; 32 GB SSD (larger co-op adventure)
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create an Arma 3 server

Arma Reforger

Another military sim­u­la­tion game currently still in its Early Access phase (as of January 2023) is Arma Reforger, the new kid on the block. This game, which uses the new Enfusion Engine, sends gamers as soldiers to the island ter­rit­or­ies of Arland and Everon. Unlike the rest of the Arma games, Arma Reforger doesn’t have a single-player campaign and focuses entirely on the mul­ti­play­er ex­per­i­ence.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): 2.4 GHz (dual-core); 3.5 GHz (larger co-op adventure)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 4 GB RAM; re­com­men­ded: 8–16 GB RAM
• Hard disk space: 32 GB HDD; 32 GB SSD (larger co-op adventure)
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Arma Reforger server

Assetto Corsa Com­pet­iz­ione

Assetto Corsa Com­pet­iz­ione is a racing sim­u­la­tion game in which you’ll compete in car races in single and mul­ti­play­er modes. Drive a wide variety of racing cars in the first-person per­spect­ive, showing off your driving skills on tracks such as the Nür­bur­gring, Mount Panorama Circuit and Suzuka In­ter­na­tion­al. If you are wondering which cars are available in the game, you can take a look at them in ACC’s Car Gallery.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): from 2.4 GHz (dual-core)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 4 GB
• Hard disk space: min. 10 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create an Assetto Corsa Com­pet­iz­ione server

ATLAS

In ATLAS you’ll be immersed in a pirate world where you’ll be able to create your own crew and travel the seas on your ship. Ex­per­i­ence battles on the water or explore different islands that may conceal treasure. Your ship’s crew can be made up of NPCs as well as other players — together you’ll traverse the extensive open-world map. There is an official ATLAS community.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): 2.4 GHz (dual-core) for 1x1 cards, 3 GHz for 2x2 cards
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 4 GB (1x1 cards) or 16 GB RAM for 2x2 cards
• Hard disk space: min. 20 or 40 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create an ATLAS server

Conan Exiles

In Conan Exiles gamers are trans­por­ted to the realms of Conan the Barbarian. The mul­ti­play­er survival game offers you the pos­sib­il­ity to fight, explore and craft items. A par­tic­u­larly in­ter­est­ing aspect is the feature that lets you conquer and defend your own land. If you want to expand the base game, you can do so by buying add-on content such as ‘People of the Dragon Pack’ and ‘Riders of Hyboria Pack’.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. Intel Core 2 Duo 6850 with 3 GHz (for 10 players); min. 4 GHz (from 70 players)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 8 GB (small group); 12 GB (large group)
• Hard disk space: 35 GB; ideally a server with SSD storage
• Operating system: Windows Server

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Conan Exiles server

Core Keeper

Pugstorm’s Pixel game Core Keeper takes you into an un­der­ground cave system to explore. Equipped with a pickaxe, you’ll mine materials, farm, defeat creatures, and much more. A maximum of eight people can play in mul­ti­play­er mode and exploring cave systems becomes even more fun and effective with others.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): 2.4 GHz or more
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 2 GB (2 player), 4 GB or higher (4 players)
• Hard disk space: 10–20 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Core Keeper server

Craftopia

The Japanese crafting game Craftopia from Pock­et­pair offers you almost endless pos­sib­il­it­ies. Whether you prefer to farm or build a factory is entirely up to you. Ad­di­tion­ally, you can explore other classic crafting game features like animal breeding and cooking.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2,.4 GHz (2 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 3 GB
• Hard disk space: 10 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Craftopia server

CS:GO

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, also known by its short form ‘CS:GO’, is an action shooter game where you can prove your (strategic) fighting skills alone or in a team. Choose from a variety of weapons, character skins, game modes and much more. There are even pro­fes­sion­al CS:GO tour­na­ments that have been held for over two decades and are followed by a large fan base.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): Intel or AMD CPUs with 2 GHz (small groups); CPU with 2.8 GHz or more (12 players+)**
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 2 GB (up to 20 players); ad­di­tion­al RAM power when mods and plugins are used
• Hard disk space: 15–20 GB (Basic); re­com­men­ded: 50 GB or more, if you carry our regular backups
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a CS:GO server

Coun­ter­strike 2

Coun­ter­strike 2 or CS2 is a free update of the popular CS:GO. Like in the previous versions of this first-person shooter, players can choose to compete as ter­ror­ists or members of the counter-terrorism unit across different maps.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 3 GHz with four cores
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 6 GB
• Hard disk space: min. 50 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a CS2 server on Windows or create a CS2 server on Linux

DayZ

The sandbox game DayZ by Bohemia In­ter­act­ive involves a world that is infested by a zombie virus. Players must ensure their survival by col­lect­ing items, hunting animals and using weapons to fight off the infected. Up to 60 people per server work either with or against each other.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual-Core Athlon 2.5 GHz (high single-core per­form­ance required)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 6 GB
• Hard disk space: min. 2.5 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a DayZ server

Dead Matter

In Dead Matter you and your fellow survivors must join forces to face off against thousands of zombies. The year is 2025, and a mys­ter­i­ous virus has thrown the world into complete chaos. The province of Alberta, where all evac­u­ation efforts have failed, has also been overrun.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 3.0 GHz (2-4 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 4-6 gigabytes
• Hard disk space: 5-10 gigabytes
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Dead Matter server

Eco

Eco focuses on sus­tain­ab­il­ity, allowing players to act alone or join forces with others to build a life in a fragile ecosystem and live in harmony with nature. If you play in survival mode, after 30 days you will be threatened by a meteorite impact that will destroy everything. You (and your team) have the task of pre­vent­ing this from happening.

Server re­quire­ments (smallest game world)

• Processor (CPU): Intel/AMD from 2.4 GHz
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 4 GB
• Hard disk space: 20 GB (incl. savegame; without standard backup of your game world)
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create an Eco server

En­shrouded

In the RPG En­shrouded you land in Embervale—a world you can explore together with your friends. Fight your way through dangerous areas covered in the ‘Shroud’—a dense fog to find valuable treasures.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 3.2 GHz (2 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 5 GB
• Hard disk space: 30 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create an En­shrouded server

Evrima

Evrima is a new branch for the dinosaur survival game The Isle, which is intended to open up new pos­sib­il­it­ies for players.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): Intel/AMD with min. 4 cores
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 8 GB
• Hard disk space: 30 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create an Evrima server

Factorio

Factorio starts with a spaceship crashing on a pristine planet at the beginning of the game. Now you have to farm, collect resources and build a working factory. Develop your character in this engineer role and reveal new ter­rit­or­ies until you have left no stone unturned.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): 2.4 GHz or higher
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 2 GB (2 players), 4 GB (5–12 players), 8 GB (more than 12 players)
• Hard disk space: 10–15 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Factorio server

Farming Simulator 19

In Farming Simulator 2019 you’ll take on the role of a farmer and ex­per­i­ence everyday life on a farm. Plant crops, care for animals and explore your sur­round­ings on horseback. In mul­ti­play­er mode, up to 16 people can work as a team to create the farm of their dreams.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2.4 GHz dual-core (AMD- or Intel-CPU)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 2 GB
• Hard disk space: min. 30 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Farming Simulator 19 server

Farming Simulator 22

The latest version of Farming Simulator is ‘Farming Simulator 22’. Here you’ll be able to explore new maps, ex­per­i­ence different seasons and live your farming dream better than ever before. In mul­ti­play­er mode you’ll farm together with others and (ideally) learn true teamwork through task sharing as well as mutual support.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2.4 GHz (Intel or AMD)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 2 GB
• Hard disk space: min. 35 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Farming Simulator 22 server

Foundry

Foundry is a first-person factory-building game where you construct massive, automated robot pro­duc­tion fa­cil­it­ies on an un­ex­plored planet. A notable feature is the use of AI-generated content, which plays a sig­ni­fic­ant role, es­pe­cially in de­liv­er­ing the various language versions of the game.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 3.2 GHz (2 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 4 GB
• Hard disk space: 20 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Foundry server

Frozen Flame

Frozen Flame is a survival role-playing game set in a world called Arcana. Here, you’ll find both dragons and magic, and as a player, you have the op­por­tun­ity to train your magical abilities and conquer various lands.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2.4 GHz (Dual-Coe)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 2-4 GB RAM
• Hard disk space: 5-10 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Frozen Flame server

Garry’s Mod

Unlike other games, there is no fixed game goal to achieve in Garry’s Mod. Build and use things as you please. Even human char­ac­ters can be added and visually cus­tom­ised. You can also try out a variety of game modes. These include, for example, the mul­ti­play­er mode ‘Zombie Survival’, in which gamers have to survive together. If you get bitten, you transform and can take revenge as a zombie.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2 GHz
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 4 GB RAM
• Hard disk space: 5–10 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Garry’s Mod server

HumanitZ

In the survival shooter game, HumanitZ, you can defend yourself against hordes of zombies in a post-apo­ca­lyptic world. To survive, you need to craft various items and search for food.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2.4 GHz (2 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 2-3 GB RAM
• Hard disk space: 10 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link in our guide: Create a HumanitZ server

Last Oasis

Last Oasis is a massive mul­ti­play­er online game, MMO for short, in which Earth has stopped rotating. As a result, half of the Earth is suffering from the eternal heat of the sun. Players can traverse the world on wind-powered machines called walkers and must ensure their survival in various ways. Those who want to can create a clan and join forces with others.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): AMD or Intel (2 cores) from 2.8 GHz; strong single-core power preferred
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 4 GB for 1-4 players, from 8 GB for more users
• Hard disk space: 20 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Last Oasis server

Minecraft

The popular sandbox game Minecraft was released in 2009 and has since gained in­ter­na­tion­al fame. In a massive world where everything is made of blocks, gamers can build, fight and explore to their heart’s content. If you want to see what’s possible in the game, visit the Minecraft Community.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): Intel or AMD from 1.8 GHz
• Random Access Memory (RAM): from 2 GB
• Hard disk space: from 20 GB (for 3–5 players), 35 GB+ (for 6 players or more)
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Minecraft server via dedicated server or Minecraft server on Linux.

Mount and Blade 2: Ban­ner­lord

In the second part of the Mount and Blade series, Mount and Blade 2: Ban­ner­lord, you must assemble your own army in Calradia—a fictional land—to conquer ter­rit­or­ies.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2-3 GHz (2 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 4 GB
• Hard disk space: 60 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Mount and Blade 2: Ban­ner­lord server

Myth of Empires

The sandbox RPG Myth of Empires trans­ports you to ancient China. Hunt animals for your next meal, fight in battles, and explore your sur­round­ings on horseback. The map, with a size of around 40 miles, can be divided into six sections, each of which is unique — from a snow-covered mountain landscape to a densely overgrown rain­forest.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): from 2.8 GHz (dual-core)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): ab 8 GB (for up to 8 players)
• Hard disk space: about 120 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Myth of Empires server

Necesse

The set­tle­ment game, Necesse allows you to build your own set­tle­ment together with your friends and explore various dungeons. The pixel art game offers a lot of variety: explore caves, defeat monsters, or construct your own buildings – your ima­gin­a­tion is the only limit.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2.8 GHz (2 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 2-3 GB
• Storage space: 15 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Necesse server

No One Survived

No One Survived is a mul­ti­play­er survival game. In co-op mode, players can explore the sandbox world together with friends and craft various items needed for survival.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 3 GHz
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 4 GB
• Hard disk space: min. 10 GB plus memory for the selected operating system
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a No One Survived server

Palworld

The Japanese open-world survival game Palworld takes place on the fictional Palpagos Islands, which are inhabited by native creatures called ‘Pals’. Fight and capture Pals to survive and build a base.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 3.8 GHz (2 cores)
• RAM: min. 6 GB, plus an ad­di­tion­al 2 GB per player
• Hard disk space: 30 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Palworld server

Path of Titans

The MMO game Path of Titans allows you to roam the pre­his­tor­ic world as the dinosaur of your choice. Take on quests, hunt for loot, and per­son­al­ise your ap­pear­ance to suit your style. Path of Titans supports cross-platform play, enabling you to enjoy your pre­his­tor­ic adventure both at home and on the go.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): 2-4 players: min. 3 GHz (2 cores); 4+ players: min. 3.6 GHz (4 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 2-4 players: min. 4 GB; 4+ players: min. 6 GB
• Hard disk space: min. 30 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Path of Titans server

Project Zomboid

In Project Zomboid players wage a battle for survival in a zombified world. Forge weapons, construct a defensive base, gather resources, and explore a variety of other activ­it­ies. In mul­ti­play­er mode, you can col­lab­or­ate with others to engage in the action more ef­fect­ively.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): from 2.5 GHz (3–4 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 6 GB
• Hard disk space: 40 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Project Zomboid server

Rust

Rust is a survival game that starts with the player alone on an island, equipped with a torch and a stone. With these materials, you now have to acquire further resources and stay alive as long as possible. Your health and body tem­per­at­ure are only two of several aspects you’ll have to take care of. Join forces with other players to improve your chances of survival.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 3.4 GHz (small group); min. 4 GHz (hundreds of players); host system with high single-core per­form­ance
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 4-6 GB (small group on standard map); min. 8-16 GB (space for hundreds of players)
• Hard disk space: 6 GB (basic); min. 32 GB (long-term hosting)
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Rust server

Sat­is­fact­ory

In the open-world game Sat­is­fact­ory you can build the factory of your dreams on an alien planet. In addition, go on ex­ped­i­tions and explore the local nature, which is rich in diversity. The resources you find can be trans­por­ted from A to B with the help of transport vehicles and assembly lines. If you want to play in mul­ti­play­er mode, this is best done in groups of two to four (but larger groups are also supported).

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): AMD or Intel (4 cores) from 3.4 GHz; powerful single-core per­form­ance preferred
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 6 GB (1–4 players); min. 8 GB (for more than 4 players or larger memory files)
• Hard disk space: 10–15 GB (for Sat­is­fact­ory Server Software); ad­di­tion­al storage for optional mods or savegame(s)
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Sat­is­fact­ory server

Skyrim Together

Skyrim Together isn’t a stan­dalone game but rather a modi­fic­a­tion for the popular Bethesda title Skyrim. This mod allows you to ex­per­i­ence the renowned role-playing game, ori­gin­ally designed as a single-player adventure, with your friends in mul­ti­play­er mode.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2.4 GHz (2 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 3-4 GB
• Hard disk space: 20 GB plus memory for the operating system
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Skyrim Together server

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

In Smalland: Survive the Wilds you and up to 9 other players can explore a wil­der­ness that has been mini­atur­ised to the size of a pebble. Confront un­ex­pec­ted dangers from what would normally be harmless insects or small creatures as you strive to survive in this wild en­vir­on­ment.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 3.2 GHz (2 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 3 GB
• Hard disk space: 20 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Smalland: Survive the Wilds server

Sons of the Forest

Sons of the Forest is a survival horror game. On an island teeming with cannibals, you and your friends must fight for your very survival.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): 2 players: min. 2.4 GHz (2 cores); 3+ players: min. 3.0 GHz (4 cores)
• RAM: min. 3-4 GB
• Hard disk memory: 10 GB plus memory for the operating system
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Sons of the Forest server

Starbound

In Starbound you’ll find yourself on a de­mol­ished spaceship somewhere in space after the de­struc­tion of Earth. On a nearby planet you can collect resources, fight monsters and scout the en­vir­on­ment. Your short-term goal is to repair the ship, the long-term one defeating the final boss ‘The Ruin’ — the tentacle monster that destroyed the Earth.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): 2 processor cores with min. 2.5 GHz (for a few players); quad-core processor (for more than 4 players); 6 or even 8-core processor (for more than 10 players regularly)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 4 GB (for up to 4 players); min. 8 GB (for more players); 16 GB safest
• Hard disk space: 3 GB (for Steam game client & ap­plic­a­tion)
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Starbound server

Space Engineers

The sandbox game Space Engineers sends gamers into space and to distant planets. Construct your own spaceship, travel through space and build as much as your heart desires. Space Engineers can be played in creative or survival mode, alone or with friends.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 3.2 GHz (3 logical cores); 4.5 GHz (for up to 16 players)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 6 GB; 10 GB (with 16 players)
• Hard disk space: min. 35 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Space Engineers server

Soulmask

In the sandbox survival game Soulmask, you struggle to survive in a primitive world. A mys­ter­i­ous mask grants you su­per­nat­ur­al powers, essential for facing the harsh chal­lenges of nature. Discover ancient civil­iz­a­tions, establish your own tribe, and unveil the mystery behind the mask.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 3.8 GHz (3-4 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 6 GB
• Hard disk space: 20 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Soulmask server

Sunken­land

Sunken­land is a survival game in the style of Wa­ter­world. You can build bases on the ocean, defend them against pirates, and explore and loot sunken cities.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 3.2 GHz (dual-core)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 3-4 GB
• Hard disk space: 10 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Sunken­land server

Terraria

In Terraria a large world awaits you, one that you can explore above and below ground. At the beginning of the game, you can create a character and then set out on your personal adventure. In Terraria, you can expect both soothing and exciting gameplay in a wide variety of biomes.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): 2 GHz
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 512 MB (small game world); min. 1 GB or 2 GB (10 players or more); 4 GB or more (over 50 players)
• Hard disk space: a few GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a Terraria server

The Forest

At the beginning of The Forest there is a plane crash that takes your character and their young son to an unknown forest area on a peninsula. When the boy is kidnapped, your goal is to find the child again. Explore your sur­round­ings, collect resources and (above all) stay alive.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2.4 GHz and 2 cores (2 players); min. 3 GHz and 4 cores (3 players and up)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 3 GB (2 players); min. 4 GB (ab 3 players)
• Hard disk space: min. 10 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

Create a server step by step

Link to our guide: Create a The Forest server

The Front

In the survival shooting game, The Front you confront the chal­lenges posed by a tyr­an­nic­al empire where sur­veil­lance devices and advanced tech­no­lo­gies rule. The remaining members of the res­ist­ance believe that time travel to the past is their only hope – to alter the course of history.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): 3.2 GHz (3-4 vCores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 6 GB
• Hard disk space: 10 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server

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Link to our guide: Create a The Front server

The Isle

In the open-world survival adventure The Isle, players can choose to survive not just as humans but also as dinosaurs. This unique per­spect­ive has made The Isle a favourite among gamers.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): Quad-core processor
• Working memory (RAM): min. 8 GB
• Hard disk storage: 30 GB plus memory for your operating system
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

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Team Fortress 2

Team Fortress 2 is a cartoon-style online action game where you choose between nine different character classes, such as soldier, spy and civilian, etc. Try out different game modes with your character, the number of which is con­stantly in­creas­ing. ‘Capture the flag’ and the ‘arena’ are es­pe­cially popular.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): 2.4 GHz or higher
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 1 GB or higher
• Hard disk space: min. 5 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

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Unturned

The Pixel art game Unturned is a Free2Play title where players must survive as one of the few ‘not-yet-zombies’ while battling the undead across different open-world maps.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2.4 GHz (2 cores)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 2-4 users: 2 GB; 5-8 users: 3 GB; 24 users: 5 GB
• Storage space: min. 4 GB plus storage space for the operating system
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

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Valheim

Like many other mul­ti­play­er games, Valheim can be assigned to the survival genre. In a fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology, you roam alone or with up to ten people through various biomes and lead a Viking life according to your ideas. The game options are diverse.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): 2.8 GHz (min. dual-core)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): 4-8 GB (1-5 players); 16 GB (6-10 players)
• Hard disk space: 5 GB
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

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V Rising

V Rising is a survival game where you fight your way through the world as vampires, alone or together with other fellow com­batants. The search for blood is just as much the focus as building your own castle and action-packed battles. During the day, of course, you’ll have to stay in the shadows and lurk in the safety of darkness until night falls again.

Server re­quire­ments

• Processor (CPU): min. 2.8 GHz (Host system with high single-core per­form­ance)
• Random Access Memory (RAM): min. 8 GB
• Hard disk space: 20 GB+
• Operating system: Windows Server or Linux

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