Use case • Game hosting

Game Server VPS: Minecraft, Valheim & More

Host your own game servers on a fast, private machine with dedicated resources and full root access — then pay in crypto with no card and no account signup.

A game server VPS gives you a dedicated slice of a server that you control end to end — perfect for running Minecraft, Valheim, Counter-Strike 2, Rust, ARK and just about any other dedicated game server. Unlike a locked-down game panel, a VPS hands you full root access, real dedicated CPU and RAM, and the freedom to install the exact game, mods and tools your community wants. Because every plan uses truly dedicated resources with no overselling, your tick rate stays steady even when the lobby is full.

Why a game server VPS beats shared game panels

Budget game hosts pack hundreds of servers onto shared hardware. When a neighbour spikes, your players feel it — lag, rubber-banding and dropped ticks. A game VPS avoids that entirely. On ApexVPS every plan ships with truly dedicated vCPU cores and dedicated RAM, so the performance you pay for is the performance you get. No noisy neighbours, no surprise throttling.

Stable tick rate

Dedicated CPU cores and NVMe storage keep world simulation smooth — no shared-core stutter mid-raid.

Full root access

Install any game, mod loader, plugin or container. It is your machine — configure it exactly how you like.

DDoS protection

Built-in DDoS mitigation and 24/7 monitoring help keep your server online when someone tries to knock it down.

Pick a low-latency location for your players

For real-time games, latency is everything. The closer your server sits to your players, the lower the ping and the snappier the gameplay. ApexVPS runs 39 locations across 18 privacy jurisdictions and 21 standard regions, with low latency in major regions. Deploy in Frankfurt for a European community, New York or Miami for the US East Coast, Los Angeles for the West Coast, or Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney for the Asia-Pacific crowd — among many other locations including London, Amsterdam, Dubai and Sao Paulo.

Hosting a mixed international group? Choose the region closest to the majority of your players, or run a couple of regional servers so everyone gets a fair connection.

Full root means you can run any game

Because you get complete root control, you are not limited to a preset menu of games. Spin up a Java or Bedrock Minecraft world, a Valheim dedicated server for your Viking crew, a Rust or ARK cluster, a CS2 match server, Terraria, Palworld, Satisfactory — if it has a Linux or Windows dedicated server binary, it runs here. Choose from Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Rocky, Windows Server or a custom ISO at deploy time.

Prefer clean, repeatable setups? Package each game server as a container — many admins run their game servers with Docker so they can update, restart and back up worlds independently. With full root you are free to use whatever tooling fits your workflow.

How much RAM and CPU does your game server need?

For most game servers, RAM is the resource that matters most — especially for Minecraft, where each loaded chunk, mod and player adds to memory use. CPU single-thread performance drives the tick rate, while NVMe storage keeps world saves and chunk loading fast. As a rough rule of thumb, small vanilla worlds are comfortable on a smaller plan, while bigger worlds, heavier modpacks and larger player counts benefit from stepping up to Business or Enterprise. Your exact needs depend on the game, mods and how many people play at once, so treat the table below as general guidance rather than a hard limit.

General plan guidance by game and player load
Game / workload Typical use Good starting point
Minecraft — vanilla, small groupA handful of friends, light pluginsStarter Pro
Minecraft — modpacks / bigger worldMore players, heavier mods, larger mapBusiness or Enterprise
Valheim / small co-opSmall dedicated crewStarter Pro or Business
Rust / ARK / larger survivalBigger populations, persistent mapsBusiness or Enterprise
CS2 / match serversCompetitive lobbiesStarter Pro or Business

Guidance only — actual requirements vary by game version, mods and concurrent players. You can upgrade instantly as your community grows. For deeper setup detail, read our guide to running a Minecraft server on a VPS.

Game server VPS plans

Dedicated cores, dedicated RAM and NVMe storage on every tier. Pay monthly or save 15% yearly — all in crypto.

Starter Pro

Small vanilla worlds & co-op servers.

$29/mo
  • 2 vCPU cores (dedicated)
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 80 GB NVMe SSD
  • 3 TB bandwidth
  • Priority email support
  • Daily backups • 99.9% SLA
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Business

Modpacks, bigger maps & busier lobbies.

$59/mo
  • 4 vCPU cores (dedicated)
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 160 GB NVMe SSD
  • 6 TB bandwidth
  • 1 dedicated IPv4
  • 24/7 priority support
  • Hourly snapshots • 99.99% SLA
Enterprise

Large modded clusters & multiple servers.

$119/mo
  • 8 vCPU cores (dedicated)
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 320 GB NVMe RAID
  • 12 TB bandwidth
  • 2 dedicated IPv4
  • Dedicated support team + private networking
  • 99.99% SLA + credits

Every plan includes full root access, IPv6 + IPv4, DDoS protection and 24/7 monitoring. Need a full breakdown? See the complete VPS pricing and plan comparison.

Pay for your game server in crypto

Checkout is crypto-only through OxaPay. Pay with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDT (Tether) or 30+ other cryptocurrencies — no credit card and no bank account required. Signup is email-only: we ask for an email to send your access details, plus optional notes such as an SSH key, preferred OS or location. No name, no address, no ID and no KYC.

When you check out, the crypto amount is locked at the current rate for 90 minutes so volatility never changes your total mid-payment. Provisioning starts as soon as the payment confirms on-chain — Bitcoin confirmations typically take a few minutes to an hour depending on network conditions — and your login details land in your inbox. Every order is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee, with refunds issued in USDT to a wallet address you provide.

Game server VPS FAQ

What is the best VPS for a Minecraft server?

RAM is the biggest factor for Minecraft. A small vanilla world with a few friends runs comfortably on Starter Pro (4 GB RAM), while modpacks, larger maps and more players are better served by Business (8 GB) or Enterprise (16 GB). You can upgrade instantly as your world grows.

Can I run Valheim, Rust, CS2 and other games?

Yes. Because you get full root access, you can install any dedicated game server that runs on Linux or Windows — Valheim, Rust, ARK, Counter-Strike 2, Terraria, Palworld and more. Choose Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Rocky, Windows Server or a custom ISO at deploy time.

How do I reduce lag and ping for my players?

Host close to your players. ApexVPS has 39 locations worldwide with low latency in major regions, so you can pick a location near your community — Frankfurt, New York, Singapore, Los Angeles, Tokyo and more. Dedicated CPU and NVMe storage also keep the tick rate steady.

Can I pay for game server hosting with crypto?

Yes — checkout is crypto-only via OxaPay. Pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT or 30+ other cryptocurrencies. There is no credit card or bank account involved, and the crypto amount is locked for 90 minutes at checkout so the price does not shift while you pay.

Do I need to create an account or provide ID?

No. Signup is email-only. We just need an email address to send your server access details, plus optional notes like an SSH key, preferred OS or location. No name, no address and no KYC are required.

What if the server is not the right size?

Scaling is instant, so you can move up a plan as your player count or modpack grows. Every order is also backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, with refunds issued in USDT to a wallet address you provide.