Game server guides
Setup guides, fixes, mods and top lists for every game we host. Written by people who run servers all day.
7DTD5 min read7 Days to Die V3.3 Experimental: Backpacks and Server Fixes
7 Days to Die V3.3 experimental (b18) adds backpacks and an 8x6 inventory. What changed, how to opt in, and how to run V3.3 on a dedicated server.
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ARK5 min readARK Survival Ascended Crossplay Server: PC, Xbox and PS5
How ARK Survival Ascended crossplay works on a server: Steam, Xbox and PS5 on one map, the -ServerPlatform option, cross platform mods and what breaks it.
ReadARK5 min readARK Survival Ascended Patch Notes: Cerberax, Astraeos 1.0 (2026)
ARK Survival Ascended patch notes for August to October 2026: Astraeos 1.0, Cerberax, Gargantar, Therizino TLC and the new GameUserSettings.ini options.
ReadARK5 min readARK Survival Ascended Server Hosting Cost in 2026 (Real Numbers)
How much an ARK Survival Ascended server costs per month in 2026, what drives the price, free ways to host, and how to split the bill with your tribe.
ReadARK6 min readARK Survival Ascended Server Requirements (RAM, CPU, Disk)
ARK Survival Ascended server requirements: 12 GB RAM minimum, 16 GB for most tribes, 24 GB for heavy mods, plus CPU, SSD space and why maps and dinos change it.
ReadARK6 min readARK Survival Ascended UE 5.8 Update: Oct 28 Date and Servers
The ARK Survival Ascended Unreal Engine 5.8 update is planned for October 28, 2026, with a Steam beta from October 5. What it means for servers and mods.
ReadARK5 min readBest ARK Survival Ascended Maps for a Server (Map Names List)
Every ARK Survival Ascended map name for your server, from TheIsland_WP to Astraeos_WP and LostColony_WP, plus which map suits your tribe and how to switch.
ReadBest Base Building Games With Dedicated Servers (2026)
The best base building games to run on your own server in 2026: Valheim, Enshrouded, Conan Exiles, Satisfactory, Palworld, V Rising and more, with RAM needs.
ReadBest Cozy Games With Dedicated Servers (2026)
The best cozy multiplayer games to run on your own server in 2026: Core Keeper, Necesse, Terraria, Vintage Story, Longvinter and more, with player caps.
ReadBest CPU for a Game Server: Clock Speed vs Cores (2026)
The best CPU for a game server has fast single core speed, not many cores. How many cores each game uses, what to look for, and when CPU causes lag.
ReadBest Dinosaur Games With Dedicated Servers (2026)
The best dinosaur games to run on your own server in 2026: play as a dinosaur in The Isle or Path of Titans, or tame them in ARK. Player caps, RAM and setup.
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Factorio6 min readBest Factorio Mods for Multiplayer Servers (2026, 2.0 and 2.1)
The best Factorio mods for multiplayer in 2026: overhauls like Krastorio 2 and Space Exploration, team QoL picks and train mods, all updated for 2.0 and 2.1.
ReadBest Game Server Hosting in 2026 (Prices Checked October)
Best game server hosting in 2026 compared on real prices per GB, refunds, DDoS protection and setup speed, checked on each host's own site.
ReadBest Military Shooter Games With Dedicated Servers (2026)
The best military and tactical shooters to run on your own server in 2026: Arma Reforger, Squad, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Ground Branch, Squad 44 and more.
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Minecraft6 min readBest Minecraft Server Performance Mods (Fabric, 26.3)
The best Minecraft server performance mods for Fabric and NeoForge in 2026: Lithium, C2ME, FerriteCore, ScalableLux, Krypton and more, all checked for 26.3.
ReadBest Racing Games With Dedicated Servers (2026)
The best racing games to run on your own server in 2026: Assetto Corsa, BeamMP, Wreckfest, Trackmania, ETS2 convoys and more, with grid sizes and setup.
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Schedule I6 min readBest Schedule 1 Dedicated Server Settings (server_config.toml)
The best Schedule 1 dedicated server settings for friends and public servers. Every useful server_config.toml key in S1DS explained, with recommended values.
ReadBest Space Games With Dedicated Servers (2026)
The best space games to run on your own dedicated server in 2026: Space Engineers, Empyrion, Stationeers, Avorion, Archean and more, with player caps and RAM.
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Terraria6 min readBest Terraria Mods for Multiplayer Servers (tModLoader 2026)
The best Terraria mods for multiplayer in 2026: Calamity, Thorium, Magic Storage, Shared World Map, Fargo's and more, with RAM tips for a tModLoader server.
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Valheim7 min readBest Valheim Mods for Multiplayer Servers (1.0, 2026)
The best Valheim mods for a multiplayer server in 2026, all updated for 1.0: crafting from chests, backpacks, Epic Loot, farming and admin tools.
ReadBest Zombie Survival Games With Dedicated Servers (2026)
The best zombie survival games you can run on your own dedicated server in 2026: 7 Days to Die, Project Zomboid, DayZ, Night of the Dead, HumanitZ and more.
ReadCan You Host a Game Server on a Laptop? What Works in 2026
Yes, a laptop can host a small game server if it stays plugged in, never sleeps, uses Ethernet and has spare RAM. Heat, upload speed and battery are the risks.
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CS25 min readCS2 Metamod Not Loading After Update? Fix "Unknown command meta
CS2 plugins stopped after an update and meta list says Unknown command? Fix gameinfo.gi, update Metamod and CounterStrikeSharp, and stop it happening again.
ReadCS25 min readCS2 Rush Hour Update (September 2026): What Servers Need
The CS2 Rush Hour update landed on 22 September 2026: 3v3 Rush mode, Premier map picks, new crosshairs and a grenade limit fix. What it means for servers.
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