Game servers that are always up when your friends are.
Pick a game, choose how much memory it gets, and your server is running in minutes. Every plan includes mod and plugin support, DDoS protection and daily backups. You only pay for the RAM you use.
- 18 games ready to install
- Switch games any time
- From $5.00/mo
Pick your game
Prices shown are for our recommended memory for each game. Don't see yours? We can usually install it. Ask us.
No games match that search. Ask us about it and we'll tell you if we can host it.
done right.
Our featured game: Garry's Mod
GMod is where Stride started, and it's still the game we know best. Your server comes ready for whatever gamemode your community plays, with the boring parts already handled.
- Paste a Steam Workshop collection ID and your addons download on every restart
- FastDL set up for you, so players aren't stuck on "Downloading" for ten minutes
- Full FTP and file manager access for custom addons, maps and Lua
- Tickrate, player count and map rotation changed from the panel, no config digging
- Plenty of RAM headroom for big DarkRP servers with hundreds of addons
Included with every game server
Instant setup
Your server installs automatically after checkout. Most games are joinable within five minutes.
Full file access
FTP/SFTP plus a browser file manager. Upload worlds, maps, mods and plugins however you like.
Switch games any time
Bored of one game? Reinstall the server as a different one from the panel at no extra cost.
Daily backups
We keep seven days of automatic backups. Restore a whole server or a single file in a click.
DDoS protection
Always-on filtering tuned for game traffic, so attacks get dropped before they reach your players.
Mod and plugin installers
One-click installs for modpacks, Oxide/uMod, SourceMod, BepInEx and more, depending on the game.
Sub-users
Give your admins access to the console and files without sharing your account password.
Scheduled tasks
Automatic restarts, wipes, backups and in-game announcements on whatever schedule you set.
Three US locations
Host in US East, Central or West, close to where most of your players are.
How much RAM do I need?
Memory is the one setting that matters most. More players, more mods and bigger maps all use more of it. Here's a starting point. You can upgrade later in a couple of clicks without losing anything.
Rule of thumb: start with our recommended amount for your game. If the server starts lagging when it's full, add 2 GB.
| Server size | RAM | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 2–4 GB | A few friends, vanilla or light mods. Terraria, Factorio, TF2, small Minecraft. |
| Medium | 6–8 GB | 10–30 players or a modded server. GMod DarkRP, Zomboid, 7 Days, modded Minecraft. |
| Large | 10–12 GB | Rust, ARK and Palworld, or big public communities on lighter games. |
| Huge | 14–16 GB | Heavy modpacks, high-pop Rust, ARK clusters. Past this, look at a VPS. |
Game server questions
Can I install mods and plugins?
Yes. You have full file access on every plan, and most games have one-click installers for the common mod loaders and plugin frameworks.
Is there a player slot limit?
No. We charge for memory, not slots. Set whatever max player count the game allows. If the server runs out of memory, upgrade the RAM.
Can I upload my existing world?
Yes. Upload it through SFTP or the file manager, or send us a ticket with a download link and we'll move it for you for free.
Can I change games later?
Yes. Reinstall the server as any game we support from the control panel. Back up first, because switching wipes the old game's files.
Do I get a dedicated IP?
Game servers share an IP with a unique port. If you need a dedicated IP for your community, add one for $3/mo.
Running something we didn't list?
Most games with a Linux or Windows dedicated server can run on Stride. Send us the name and we'll check.