# Horror game servers for long nights with your group

> Host horror game servers for 7 Days to Die, Project Zomboid, The Forest and more: zombie hordes and dark worlds that stay online for your whole group.

Zombie hordes, haunted woods and blood moons are better with friends. Find your horror game, check what its server needs and keep the world waiting for the next session.

- Search by name or abbreviation
- Size advice per game: players, memory and disk
- 20 game server locations

## Popular horror servers

- ### [7 Days to Die](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/7-days-to-die)
  Horde nights with random worlds, modlets and crossplay.
  Players 8 by default, crossplay too\
  Memory From 6 GB RAM\
  Mods Modlets and overhaul mods
  Survival Horror
- ### [Project Zomboid](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/project-zomboid)
  Build 42 or 41 with Workshop mods, maps and your sandbox rules.
  Players 32 by default\
  Memory From 6 GB RAM\
  Mods Workshop mods and maps
  Survival Horror
- ### [The Forest](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/the-forest)
  Co-op survival for eight players with your own difficulty and modes.
  Players 8 by default\
  Memory From 3 GB RAM\
  Mods No official mods
  Survival Horror
- ### [Sons Of The Forest](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/sons-of-the-forest)
  An always-on island for up to 8 survivors.
  Players Up to 8 players\
  Memory From 8 GB RAM\
  Mods Game modes and custom settings
  Survival Horror

## All horror game servers A–Z

- ### [7 Days to Die](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/7-days-to-die)
  Horde nights with random worlds, modlets and crossplay.
  Players 8 by default, crossplay too\
  Memory From 6 GB RAM\
  Mods Modlets and overhaul mods
  Survival Horror
- ### [Barotrauma](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/barotrauma)
  Submarine co-op for up to 16, with Workshop mods and PvP.
  Players Up to 16 players\
  Memory From 2 GB RAM\
  Mods Steam Workshop
  Co-op Horror
- ### Content Warning
  Install size 2 GB\
  Suggested disk 10 GB
  Horror
- ### Deceit 2
  Install size 10 GB\
  Suggested disk 20 GB
  Horror
- ### Devour
  Install size 3 GB\
  Suggested disk 10 GB
  Horror
- ### [The Forest](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/the-forest)
  Co-op survival for eight players with your own difficulty and modes.
  Players 8 by default\
  Memory From 3 GB RAM\
  Mods No official mods
  Survival Horror
- ### Forewarned
  Install size 5 GB\
  Suggested disk 15 GB
  Horror
- ### GTFO
  Install size 25 GB\
  Suggested disk 50 GB
  Horror
- ### [HumanitZ](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/humanitz)
  Zombie survival 1.0 with PvE or PvP and your own rules.
  Players Set in the config\
  Memory From 4 GB RAM\
  Mods World settings
  Survival Horror
- ### [Killing Floor 2](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/killing-floor-2)
  Survival, Weekly and Versus with Workshop maps and web admin.
  Players 6 Survival · 12 Versus\
  Memory From 2 GB RAM\
  Mods Steam Workshop
  Shooters Horror
- ### Lethal Company
  Install size 1 GB\
  Suggested disk 10 GB
  Horror
- ### Phasmophobia
  Install size 15 GB\
  Suggested disk 30 GB
  Horror
- ### [Project Zomboid](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/project-zomboid)
  Build 42 or 41 with Workshop mods, maps and your sandbox rules.
  Players 32 by default\
  Memory From 6 GB RAM\
  Mods Workshop mods and maps
  Survival Horror
- ### Propnight
  Install size 10 GB\
  Suggested disk 20 GB
  Horror
- ### [Sons Of The Forest](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/sons-of-the-forest)
  An always-on island for up to 8 survivors.
  Players Up to 8 players\
  Memory From 8 GB RAM\
  Mods Game modes and custom settings
  Survival Horror
- ### [Survive the Nights](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/survive-the-nights)
  Zombie survival with your own rules, ranks and mods.
  Players Set with -mc\
  Memory From 4 GB RAM\
  Mods Steam Workshop
  Survival Horror
- ### [Vein](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/vein)
  Zombie survival with a whitelist, admin menu and HTTP API.
  Players Set with MaxPlayers\
  Memory From 8 GB RAM\
  Mods No mods yet
  Survival Horror
- ### [Zombie Panic! Source](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/zombie-panic-source)
  Survivors against zombies, with Workshop maps and SourceMod.
  Players 24 slots by default\
  Memory From 1 GB RAM\
  Mods Workshop, SourceMod
  Shooters Horror

Install sizes come from the game definitions of our server platform. The suggested disk adds room for updates, saves and backups; modpacks and large maps need more.

## Other game genres

- [Survival Persistent worlds, bases and wipes](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/survival-game-servers)
- [Shooters Tick rate, maps, plugins and match rules](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/fps-game-servers)
- [Sandbox Building, creativity and big worlds](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/sandbox-game-servers)
- [Simulation and strategy Farms, trucks, factories and colonies](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/simulation-game-servers)
- [Racing Leagues, practice and race nights](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/racing-game-servers)
- [Roleplay FiveM, RedM and community cities](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/roleplay-game-servers)
- [Action and RPG Battles, raids and co-op adventures](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/action-rpg-game-servers)
- [Co-op and party Play together without waiting for the host](https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/co-op-game-servers)

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- 20 game server locations

## What a horror server needs

Horror servers are often small but intense: plan for the busiest night, with every enemy on the map at once.

### Small groups, exact limits

Many horror games are built for a handful of players. Check the player limit on the game page before you invite more.

### Hordes need memory

Zombie hordes and many active enemies, as on 7 Days to Die blood moons or large Project Zomboid maps, raise memory and CPU use.

### Mods and Workshop maps

Project Zomboid loads Workshop mods and maps on the server, and 7 Days to Die uses modlets on PC. Every player usually needs the same mods.

### Keep your survivors safe

Permadeath and long runs make saves valuable. Back up the world before updates and before you add mods.

### Difficulty and rules

Server settings decide zombie speed, loot, day length and more. Agree on them with your group before the first night.

### Close to your group

Pick the location nearest to most of your players from our 20 game server locations.

## Server needs at a glance

Players, memory, mods, crossplay and the default port of popular games in this genre. Open a game for its full size table and sources.

| Feature | **Players** Per server | **Memory** Typical range | **Mods** How they install | **Crossplay** Who can join | **Default port** Game traffic |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days to Die | 8 (crossplay limit) | 6–16 GB | Modlets (PC only) | PC, PS5, Xbox Series | 26900 |
| Project Zomboid | 32 by default | 6–24 GB | Steam Workshop | PC (Windows, macOS, Linux) | 16261 UDP |
| The Forest | 8 by default | 3–8 GB | No official mods | PC only | 27015 |
| Sons Of The Forest | Up to 8 | 8–12 GB | No official mods | PC (Steam) | 8766 UDP |
| Barotrauma | Up to 16 | 2–6 GB | Steam Workshop | PC (Windows, macOS, Linux) | 27015 · 27016 UDP |
| HumanitZ | Set in the config | 4–8 GB | World settings | PC (Steam) | 7777 |
| Killing Floor 2 | 6 Survival · 12 Versus | 2–6 GB | Steam Workshop | Steam and Epic (PC) | 7777 UDP |
| Survive the Nights | Set with -mc | 4–8 GB | Steam Workshop | PC (Steam) | 7950 |
| Vein | Set with MaxPlayers | 8–24 GB | No mods yet | PC (Steam) | 7777 UDP |
| Zombie Panic! Source | 24 slots by default | 1–3 GB | Workshop, SourceMod | PC (Windows, Linux) | 27015 |

Starting points from each game’s server documentation, checked in October 2026. Modded servers and big worlds need more memory.

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## Frequently asked questions

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### How much RAM does a horror game server need?

It depends on the game and the map. The Forest starts at about 3 GB, while 7 Days to Die and Project Zomboid with large maps, many players or mods need 6–16 GB or more. Each game page has a size table with sources.

### Can we continue our horror co-op world on a dedicated server?

Often, yes: copy the save from the host’s computer to the server. Each game page explains where the save is stored and what has to match.

### Do all players on a horror server need the same mods?

Usually, yes. Project Zomboid players get the server’s Workshop mods through Steam when they join; in other games every player installs them by hand. The game page says which applies.

### Can console players join a horror server?

In 7 Days to Die, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series players can play together on crossplay servers within the game’s crossplay rules. Project Zomboid and The Forest servers are for PC players.

### How do I keep strangers out of my horror server?

Set a server password or a whitelist, and give admin rights only to people you trust. Each game page names the settings to use.

### Which location should I choose for a horror server?

The one closest to most of your group. Game servers run in 20 locations; a shorter distance means lower latency when the horde arrives.

## Planning a long campaign with your group?

Tell us the game, your group size and the mods you want, and our team will suggest a server size.

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Source: <https://hyperdc.com/game-servers/horror-game-servers>\
Updated: 2026-10-09