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Build Your Best Game Server Hosting

✔️ Full Root Access ✔️ Linux/Windows ✔️ Always-On DDoS Protection

Choose the Perfect Home for Your Game World

Run your own game server with full root access on Contabo. VPS game server rental gives you powerful resources to host multiple worlds, tools, and services on one machine.
Cloud VPS 10
Starter Gameserver
€
4
50 / month
for a null-month term
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Perfect for: small friend groups and test servers.

  • 4 vCPU Cores
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 75 GB NVMe or 150 GB SSD
  • 1 Snapshot
  • 200 Mbit/s Port
  • Unlimited Traffic*
Cloud VPS 20
Community Game Server
No Setup Fee
€
7
00 / month
for a null-month term
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Perfect for: growing servers with plugins.

  • 6 vCPU Cores
  • 12 GB RAM
  • 100 GB NVMe or 200 GB SSD
  • 2 Snapshots
  • 300 Mbit/s Port
  • Unlimited Traffic*
Cloud VPS 30
Modded / Multi-Game Server
No Setup Fee
€
14
00 / month
for a null-month term
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Perfect for: heavier setups and more than one game.

  • 8 vCPU Cores
  • 24 GB RAM
  • 200 GB NVMe or 400 GB SSD
  • 3 Snapshots
  • 600 Mbit/s Port
  • Unlimited Traffic*
Cloud VPS 40
High-Population Game Server
No Setup Fee
€
25
00 / month
for a null-month term
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Perfect for: busy public or community servers.

  • 12 vCPU Cores
  • 48 GB RAM
  • 250 GB NVMe or 500 GB SSD
  • 3 Snapshots
  • 800 Mbit/s Port
  • Unlimited Traffic*

What is Game Server Hosting?

It’s like renting the arena, not just a seat in the stands.

Game server hosting means running the dedicated server version of a title on always‑on hardware instead of relying on peer‑to‑peer lobbies or someone’s home PC. Players connect to this central server, so worlds stay online, ticks stay consistent, and progress is safe even when the owner is offline.​​

A professional server host like Contabo provides the compute power, storage, and network capacity, while you manage which games to install and how to configure them. This setup is ideal for persistent survival worlds, competitive communities, and any multiplayer game where low ping and stability matter.

Why Self Host Your Own Gaming Server?

Own your dedicated gaming server, not just a slot. Using VPS for game servers gives you full control over games, mods, and rules.

Full control - install supported titles, tweak settings, restart whenever.

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Affordable monthly fee - you’re paying for raw performance, not extras you don’t need.

More than just games - host game servers, bots, and web tools on one machine.

Which Gaming Servers Can You Host With Contabo?

Contabo VPS game servers are ideal for Minecraft, ARK, Rust, Palworld, and titles with dedicated server files. You stay in control: install what you want and tune performance for your players.
Minecraft

Host survival, creative, or modded worlds on your VPS with full control over plugins, mods and permissions for Minecraft server hosting.

ARK: Survival Evolved

Run persistent worlds for your tribe with ARK server hosting, fine‑tune dino spawns and rates, and schedule wipes exactly when you want.

Rust

Build your Rust game server hosting with custom wipes, plugins, and rules, optimized for your community’s play style on a Contabo VPS.

Palworld

Spin up Palworld game server hosting for friends or a public community and adjust performance and settings as the game evolves.

9 Regions, 11 Locations, Global Availability

It matters where you host your game server. Get low ping and fast response times by placing your server closer to your community. All Locations include unlimited traffic, DDoS protection, and consistent performance for your game server.
A map of Contabo's Data Centers that have German Quality, high speed, and low-latency cloud infrastructure at low prices worldwide.

Operating Systems, Apps, and Deployment Options for Your Game Server

Run a Linux game server or Windows game server, and host admin tools, voice, or other services alongside your games. Contabo offers different Linux distributions as well as Windows.
Ubuntu
Windows
Centos
Freebsd
Debian
Opensuse
Almalinux
Rockylinux

What Makes our Gaming Server Hosting Better than the Rest?

Provision any cloud server in minutes through the Contabo API or CLI.
Provisioning in Minutes

Spin up your VPS game server in minutes and start hosting Minecraft, Rust, ARK, Palworld, or more right away.

With AMD EPYC processors and brand new hardware from Dell, HP Enterprise, Intel, and Samsung, Contabo's servers give you reliable performance.
Performance & Storage

Modern CPUs and fast SSD or NVMe storage keep tick rates stable and worlds responsive, even during peak raids.

Always-on DDoS mitigation protects Contabo’s global network at the network level by . We automatically detect and mitigate DDoS attacks on your infrastructure.
DDoS Protection

Built to absorb common DDoS attacks so your multiplayer game server stays online, even when someone tries to knock it offline.

Trusted by Thousands Worldwide

22 Years In Business
225,000+ Customers Worldwide
190 Countries Served
450,000+ Servers Running

Game Server FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Contabo Game Servers

Game Server Guides

Quick, practical blog guides to help you get the most from your Game Server

Essential Minecraft Mods for Any Server
Discover must‑have mods that improve performance, quality of life, and gameplay on your Minecraft server, plus tips on how to choose safe, well‑maintained packs.

Minecraft Server Commands: Complete Guide
Learn the most important Minecraft server commands for managing players, worlds, and rules, with clear examples for both console and in‑game use.

Minecraft Server Port Forwarding: Complete Setup Guide
Follow a walkthrough to open the right ports, configure your firewall and router, and make your Minecraft server reachable for friends or the public.