The cost of a game server depends on several factors: the game, the number of players, the amount of RAM, and the extras you need.
Pricing Models: Per GB RAM vs. Per Slot
- Per GB RAM. You pay a fixed amount per gigabyte of memory. The most transparent model.
- Per Slot (per player). Sounds affordable, but actual costs rise quickly for larger servers.
Cost Per Game
Minecraft Java: From about 2.80 EUR/month (2 GB) for 5-10 players. Mid-range (4-6 GB) 5-8 EUR. Large servers (8-16 GB) 11-22 EUR.
Rust: From 11 EUR/month (8 GB) for up to 50 players.
FiveM: From 5-6 EUR/month (4 GB), serious RP servers 11-17 EUR.
ARK Ascended: From 14 EUR/month (10 GB).
Valheim/Terraria: From 2.80 EUR/month. Palworld/7DtD: 5-11 EUR. Satisfactory/DayZ: 5-8 EUR.
Watch Out for Hidden Costs
- Setup fees (none at HostValues)
- Contract periods (monthly cancellable at HostValues)
- Extra charges for backups, DDoS protection, or subdomains (all included at HostValues)
Transparent Pricing at HostValues
At HostValues you pay per GB RAM with no hidden costs. All plans are monthly cancellable and include DDoS protection and backups. Use the RAM calculator to find the right size. Check out our Game Hosting plans.
