The bottom line is, everyone here just wants to get into game with their friends and have that experience be as easy and problem-free as possible. But before you ever get to your server, you're posed with questions that take some expertise to answer: How much RAM does it really take to give you a smooth experience? How much SSD space do you need? How much room for backups is reasonable?
A lot of us just don't know. It's easy to just guess, then end up with a tiny server that can barely hold up your game, let alone run smoothly with friends. And on the flipside... it's easy to guess, end up with an overpowered server compared to what you actually need, and be paying too much money.
At Nodecraft, we don't want technical knowledge barriers to get between you and gaming with your friends on a server that is exactly what you need. No more, no less.
What are these recommendations exactly?
No "smart" picks here-- We had our team of experts who work with these game servers every day, review each game one by one to make recommendations that come from a nuanced understanding of how these games really play. From their input, we've developed three tiers of performance:
Minimum Viable: This tier will run your game and you can play with 2-4 friends in a streamlined, cost-efficient way. For those with light needs who just want a stable server online.
Best Value: This tier is a blend of higher performance and cost-efficiency. It will run your games smoothly, can handle moderate modding, and is great for medium-sized groups of friends.
Best Performance: This tier is meant for folks who want the lux. Competitive performance, larger communities, and people who want to run more elaborate modpacks.
If you're still not sure, that's fine. We have options for you there, too. Either you can use our onboard tool to select your games and make a recommendation, or there's a handy button to ask for help. Our team will be happy to listen to what you need and make a recommendation tailored for your experience.
And if you don't need our recs? As always, for the technically inclined, you always have the option to build a fully customized server exactly to your specifications.
How do I see the recommendations?
Easy! These expert recommendations, custom options, and access to our team for advice are all visible on each game landing page:
Try the options out for yourself, and get into exactly the sort of game experience you want in seconds!