RiftLayer

Game Server Hosting

Game servers that actually keep up
when your players go full send.

Pick from popular titles like Minecraft, Rust, ARK and more. Deployed on high-frequency Ryzen, NVMe storage, and a latency-optimized, DDoS-protected network. No slot tax, no nonsense.

Instant deployment on payment
• Ryzen™ 9 · DDR5 · NVMe
• Free DDoS protection included
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Why host with RiftLayer?

Hardware

Ryzen™ 9 + NVMe

High-frequency cores tuned for game workloads.

Network

< 25 ms typical

Regions in Oregon, Dallas, North Carolina.

Control

Full SFTP, console, backups, subusers & modpack support. No weird restrictions on mods or plugins.

This page lists per-game starting prices. Final pricing depends on RAM, storage and extras you pick at checkout.

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Minecraft: Java Edition

Featured Survival / Sandbox

Vanilla, Paper, Spigot, Fabric, Forge, modpacks, and custom jars. Optimized for stable TPS and plugin-heavy setups.

• 100+ popular modpacks • One-click version switching • Automatic backups & SFTP

Regions: Oregon, Dallas, North Carolina

Starting at

$4.00/mo

Deploy Minecraft

Rust

PvP Ready Survival / Shooter

Wipe schedules, plugin support, and performance tuning for high population servers and large PvP fights.

• Automatic map & BP wipes • Performance-focused configs • Easy server restarts & tasks

Regions: Dallas, North Carolina

Starting at

$9.00/mo

Deploy Rust

ARK: Survival Evolved

Survival

Host modded or vanilla ARK worlds with enough CPU headroom for big bases and boss fights.

• Mod & workshop support • Flexible slot & map choices • Automated backups

Regions: Oregon, Dallas

Starting at

$8.50/mo

Deploy ARK

7 Days to Die

Survival / PvE

Horde nights and big bases without the stutter. Tuned for consistent performance across wipes.

• Full config access • Mods & workshop support • Console + SFTP included

Regions: Dallas, North Carolina

Starting at

$7.00/mo

Deploy 7DTD

Valheim

Co-op

Smooth exploration, building and bosses for your Vikings with one-click installs and mods.

• Modded or vanilla • Quick world backups • Flexible player counts

Regions: Oregon, North Carolina

Starting at

$6.50/mo

Deploy Valheim

Don’t see your game listed? We can usually support custom titles as long as they run on Linux or in a container.

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Questions before you deploy?

Tell us what game you’re running, expected player count and region. We’ll recommend a plan and help you size the server properly.

No pressure sales — just honest recommendations so your server doesn’t lag on day one.

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Quick FAQ

  • Can I change games later?
    Yes. In most cases we can migrate your resources or help you deploy another game under the same account.
  • Is DDoS protection included?
    All game servers include network-level DDoS protection at no extra cost.
  • Do you support mods/plugins?
    Absolutely. Our panel and file access are designed for modded setups, not just vanilla servers.