Looking for a VPS for a game server project

muhbootloader · Apr 1, 2026

Looking for a VPS for a game server project (small multiplayer game / test game backend).

Requirements:

RAM: 2-4 GB
Storage: 30-50 GB SSD
Processor: Sufficient for stable operation of a game server with a small online user base
Good uptime and a stable network (important for latency)

Budget:

$5-6 per month

Additional: Europe is a priority

Goal:
Need a stable and affordable solution for developing and testing a game server.

vakage · Apr 1, 2026

For $5-6/month in Europe with those specs - Hetzner is the obvious answer. Their €4-6 plans in Germany/Finland give you 2-4GB RAM, good SSD, and the network quality is genuinely solid for game servers. Latency across Europe is consistently low compared to budget alternatives.

Contabo is cheaper but their network is noticeably worse for latency-sensitive stuff like game servers. Fine for websites, not ideal for games.

OVH/Kimsufi also worth looking at for European locations, sometimes have deals in that price range.

For a test/dev game server Hetzner just makes the most sense at that budget.

Nacho Varga · Apr 1, 2026

Check Vultr or Digital Ocean

laliana · Apr 1, 2026

A small multiplayer game server can run fine on a lightweight VPS as long as the network is stable. In Europe, options like Hetzner or OVH fit your $5–6 budget and still give solid performance. The specs you listed are enough for development and testing. Overall, it’s a reliable setup for small-scale projects.

Dotasense · Apr 2, 2026

Yes, check OVH or Vultr

Static88x · Apr 2, 2026

Try OVH or Hetzner, they have cheap Europe VPS with good uptime and low latency.

proxygo · Apr 2, 2026

muhbootloader said:
Looking for a VPS for a game server project (small multiplayer game / test game backend).

Requirements:

RAM: 2-4 GB
Storage: 30-50 GB SSD
Processor: Sufficient for stable operation of a game server with a small online user base
Good uptime and a stable network (important for latency)

Budget:

$5-6 per month

Additional: Europe is a priority

Goal:
Need a stable and affordable solution for developing and testing a game server.

as an old school gamer are you gold farming ?

ThrowRaPest · Apr 7, 2026

For a 5-6 euro budget in europe, it really depends on what you're looking for. Hetzner is the standard for a basic web-hosting vps, but i’d check out Godlike if you need a setup with more performance and flexibility for dev or gaming projects. Liquid web is also a solid shout if you're looking for something more enterprise-grade at that price point. Just spin up a small instance for a few days to see how it handles your specific workload before committing to anything long-term.

ChaosClicks · Apr 7, 2026

You can also try Hetzner. They offer affordable VPS options with good performance, especially for European locations. Their plans start around $5-6/month and should work well for your game server project.

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