12 game server options

Your world, your rules.Install it in one click.

Choose a game, a nearby location and a server size. LightNode installs the server software, applies the required ports and handles the first startup.

12
games to choose from
40+
global locations
1
click to install
One-click game server setupReady to install
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Palworld
Minecraft
Hytale
Region40+ global locations
Recommended plan4 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
BillingPay by hour
Popular games

Choose a game and install the server in one click

LightNode installs the server software while you keep control of versions, mods and world data.

Recently updated

Palworld

Build around the 1.0 release with official Linux, Windows, SteamCMD and Docker deployment paths.

1.0CrossplayCo-op
Starting memory16 GB+One-click installSteamCMD / Docker
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Popular

Minecraft

A dependable home for persistent worlds, plugins, modpacks and communities of every size.

Java + BedrockModsPlugins
Starting memory4 GB+One-click installOfficial server
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Coming soon

Hytale

Prepare for a new mod-friendly sandbox with Java 25 plus x64 and ARM64 server support.

Java 25ModsOAuth
Starting memory4 GB+One-click installOfficial server
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Game server catalog

Choose a game. Install it in one click.

Install any available game in one click. Games marked Coming soon are not available to install yet.

Minecraft

Popular

A dependable home for persistent worlds, plugins, modpacks and communities of every size.

4 GB+LinuxOfficial server1-click install

Palworld

Recently updated

Build around the 1.0 release with official Linux, Windows, SteamCMD and Docker deployment paths.

16 GB+Linux / WindowsSteamCMD / Docker1-click install

Hytale

Coming soon

Prepare for a new mod-friendly sandbox with Java 25 plus x64 and ARM64 server support.

4 GB+x64 / ARM64Official serverComing soon

Rust

Popular

Run long-lived PvP communities with room for high concurrency, Oxide plugins and regular wipes.

12 GB+Linux / WindowsSteamCMD1-click install

Valheim

Popular

A proven co-op survival world with a mature dedicated-server path and crossplay support.

4 GB+Linux / WindowsSteamCMD1-click install

Project Zomboid

Recommended

Keep a persistent zombie world online with Workshop content, mods and community configuration.

4 GB+Linux / WindowsSteamCMD1-click install

7 Days to Die

Recommended

A resource-rich survival sandbox suited to persistent PvE worlds and custom mod setups.

8 GB+Linux / WindowsSteamCMD1-click install

Satisfactory

Recommended

Keep factories running around the clock for remote teams and long-form automation projects.

8 GB+Linux / WindowsSteamCMD1-click install

Terraria

Popular

A lightweight, affordable entry point for co-op worlds and modded adventures.

2 GB+Linux / WindowsOfficial server1-click install

Factorio

Popular

An efficient headless server for always-on factories, mods and technical communities.

2 GB+Linux / WindowsOfficial headless1-click install

Enshrouded

Recommended

Host co-op building and action RPG sessions on a persistent shared world.

8 GB+WindowsSteamCMD1-click install

RuneScape: Dragonwilds

Recently updated

Run the official dedicated server on Linux or Windows using anonymous SteamCMD installation.

2 GB + 1 GB/playerLinux / WindowsSteamCMD1-click install

One-click installation configures the server software, required ports, startup command and persistent data paths after the VPS is created. Player count, world size, plugins and mods can require a larger plan.

How it works

Three choices. One-click installation.

Choose the game, location and server size. LightNode configures the required ports, startup command, save paths and installation method.

  1. 01

    Choose a game

    Pick the game and supported server edition.

  2. 02

    Pick a location and size

    Place the server near your players and match CPU and memory to the expected load.

  3. 03

    Install in one click

    Create the VPS and let LightNode install the server, then manage updates, logs and world data from one control surface.

LightNode foundation

Infrastructure that follows your players

Game servers run on LightNode KVM VPS infrastructure with global locations, hourly billing and fast NVMe storage.

40+ global locations

Choose a region close to the group instead of forcing every community into one market.

40+

Hourly and monthly billing

Test a world, run an event or keep a community online without changing infrastructure.

1h

NVMe SSD performance

Give world saves, map generation and server updates a responsive storage base.

NVMe
Game server hosting

Choose a game and let LightNode handle the installation.

Available games support one-click installation. Games marked Coming soon are not available to install yet.

NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT SERVICE. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT. Game names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. LightNode is not affiliated with or endorsed by the game publishers listed on this page.

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