Game Servers for Beginners
What is a Game Server?
A game server is a computer that hosts a multiplayer game. Players connect to this server over the internet.
Dedicated vs. Listen Server
| Type | Description | Advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated | Standalone server | 24/7, better performance |
| Listen/P2P | One player hosts | Free, simple |
What Hardware Do I Need?
Most games require:
- CPU: 2–4 cores, high clock speed (3.5+ GHz)
- RAM: 2–16 GB depending on the game
- Storage: SSD/NVMe (20–100 GB)
- Network: 100+ Mbit/s, low latency
The Cheapest Option: Rent a Game Server
Instead of buying your own hardware, you can rent a server:
| Advantage | Description |
|---|---|
| No electricity costs | Server runs in a data center |
| DDoS protection | Professional protection included |
| Backups | Automatic backups |
| Support | Help when you need it |
| Ready in seconds | Online in 60 seconds |
Which Game?
| Game | Difficulty | Min. RAM | Price/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minecraft | Easy | 2 GB | from €2.99 |
| Terraria | Easy | 2 GB | from €2.99 |
| Valheim | Easy | 4 GB | from €5.99 |
| Rust | Medium | 8 GB | from €11.99 |
| ARK | Medium | 6 GB | from €8.99 |
| FiveM | Advanced | 4 GB | from €5.99 |
First Steps
- Choose a game – What do you want to play?
- RAM size – How many players will join?
- Order a server – At game-serverhosting.de
- Set it up – Use the dashboard
- Play – Enter the IP and get started!