Shooter game servers for matches, communities and milsim
From quick Counter-Strike matches to large tactical battles: find your shooter, see what its server needs and choose a location close to your players for the lowest latency.
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- Size advice per game: players, memory and disk
- 20 game server locations
Popular shooter servers
Rust
Your wipes, plugins and maps, from small groups to busy communities.
- Players
- Small groups to big communities
- Memory
- From 12 GB RAM
- Mods
- Oxide, Carbon, custom maps
Counter-Strike 2
Competitive, wingman and community servers with Workshop maps.
- Players
- Up to 64 slots
- Memory
- From 2 GB RAM
- Mods
- Workshop maps, CounterStrikeSharp
DayZ
PC servers on Chernarus, Livonia or Sakhal with your own loot and mods.
- Players
- Usually 60 players
- Memory
- From 6 GB RAM
- Mods
- Steam Workshop with keys
Arma 3
Unit operations with Workshop mods, keys and headless clients.
- Players
- Slots set by your mission
- Memory
- From 6 GB RAM
- Mods
- Steam Workshop with keys
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After the Fall
- Install size
- 15 GB
- Suggested disk
- 30 GB
Arma 3
Unit operations with Workshop mods, keys and headless clients.
- Players
- Slots set by your mission
- Memory
- From 6 GB RAM
- Mods
- Steam Workshop with keys
Arma Reforger
- Install size
- 20 GB
- Suggested disk
- 40 GB
Battlefield 3 (Venice Unleashed)
- Install size
- 25 GB
- Suggested disk
- 50 GB
Battlefield 4
- Install size
- 35 GB
- Suggested disk
- 60 GB
Black Mesa
Half-Life deathmatch reborn on the free official server.
- Players
- Slots you set
- Memory
- From 2 GB RAM
- Mods
- Steam Workshop
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
- Install size
- 8 GB
- Suggested disk
- 20 GB
Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Install size
- 15 GB
- Suggested disk
- 30 GB
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
- Install size
- 20 GB
- Suggested disk
- 40 GB
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
- Install size
- 60 GB
- Suggested disk
- 100 GB
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Install size
- 15 GB
- Suggested disk
- 30 GB
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Install size
- 20 GB
- Suggested disk
- 40 GB
Call of Duty: World at War
- Install size
- 8 GB
- Suggested disk
- 20 GB
Counter-Strike 1.6
Classic CS on Valve’s HLDS with AMX Mod X and 32 slots.
- Players
- Up to 32 slots
- Memory
- From 512 MB RAM
- Mods
- AMX Mod X, Metamod
Counter-Strike 2
Competitive, wingman and community servers with Workshop maps.
- Players
- Up to 64 slots
- Memory
- From 2 GB RAM
- Mods
- Workshop maps, CounterStrikeSharp
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
The final 2023 CS:GO build for LAN events and private matches.
- Players
- You set the slots
- Memory
- From 2 GB RAM
- Mods
- SourceMod, Workshop
Counter-Strike: Source
Surf, bhop, zombie or 5v5 with SourceMod and FastDL.
- Players
- You set the slots
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- SourceMod, Metamod:Source
Day of Defeat: Source
Allies against Axis with SourceMod, custom maps and FastDL.
- Players
- You set the slots
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- SourceMod, Metamod:Source
Day of Infamy
WWII infantry battles in PvP or co-op, with Workshop mods.
- Players
- 32 slots by default
- Memory
- From 2 GB RAM
- Mods
- Steam Workshop
DayZ
PC servers on Chernarus, Livonia or Sakhal with your own loot and mods.
- Players
- Usually 60 players
- Memory
- From 6 GB RAM
- Mods
- Steam Workshop with keys
Ground Branch
Tactical co-op for 8 and PvP for 8 versus 8.
- Players
- 8 co-op · 8 v 8 PvP
- Memory
- From 4 GB RAM
- Mods
- Missions, map list
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
Gravity Gun deathmatch with up to 100 slots and SourceMod.
- Players
- Up to 100 slots
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- SourceMod, custom maps
Halo: Combat Evolved (PC)
Classic Halo PC on 1.0.10 for up to 16 players, with SAPP.
- Players
- Up to 16 players
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- SAPP, Lua scripts
Halo: Custom Edition
Custom HEK maps for up to 16 players, with SAPP and Lua.
- Players
- Up to 16 players
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- Custom maps, SAPP
Hell Let Loose
- Install size
- 25 GB
- Suggested disk
- 50 GB
Insurgency: Sandstorm
Co-op Checkpoint or 14 v 14 versus with mod.io mods.
- Players
- Up to 28 players
- Memory
- From 4 GB RAM
- Mods
- mod.io
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
LEAP
Your own large-scale battles with mods and mutators.
- Players
- Mode default or your limit
- Memory
- From 4 GB RAM
- Mods
- User mods, mutators
Left 4 Dead 2
Co-op campaigns and 4v4 Versus with custom VPKs and SourceMod.
- Players
- 4 co-op · 8 Versus
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- VPK addons, SourceMod
Natural Selection 2
Marines against Kharaa, with a commander on each side.
- Players
- Set with -limit
- Memory
- From 2 GB RAM
- Mods
- Steam Workshop
No More Room in Hell
Co-op zombie survival for eight, with SourceMod.
- Players
- Up to 8 players
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- SourceMod, Workshop
Nuclear Option
Air combat missions on rotation, with Workshop support.
- Players
- 16 by default
- Memory
- From 4 GB RAM
- Mods
- Workshop missions
OpenArena
Free arena shooter servers for deathmatch, CTF and more.
- Players
- Up to 64 players
- Memory
- From 512 MB RAM
- Mods
- Custom map packs
Operation: Harsh Doorstop
A free milsim shooter with full Workshop support.
- Players
- Set per server
- Memory
- From 4 GB RAM
- Mods
- Steam Workshop
Pavlov VR
VR shooter servers with mod.io maps and RCON.
- Players
- Set in Game.ini
- Memory
- From 2 GB RAM
- Mods
- mod.io
Post Scriptum
50 versus 50 WWII battles, formerly Post Scriptum.
- Players
- 50 versus 50
- Memory
- From 8 GB RAM
- Mods
- Steam Workshop
Quake 3 Arena
Classic arena deathmatch on ioquake3 with your own game files.
- Players
- 8 by default, up to 64
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- fs_game mods, Team Arena
Quake Live
Duel, clan arena and CTF servers with Workshop maps.
- Players
- 16 by default
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- Workshop maps, factories
Ready or Not
- Install size
- 50 GB
- Suggested disk
- 80 GB
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
64-player battles with Workshop maps and your own map cycle.
- Players
- 64-player battles
- Memory
- From 4 GB RAM
- Mods
- Workshop maps and mutators
Rust
Your wipes, plugins and maps, from small groups to busy communities.
- Players
- Small groups to big communities
- Memory
- From 12 GB RAM
- Mods
- Oxide, Carbon, custom maps
SCP: 5K
- Install size
- 5 GB
- Suggested disk
- 15 GB
Scum
Private islands with your own loot, wipes and rules.
- Players
- Set with -MaxPlayers
- Memory
- From 8 GB RAM
- Mods
- Loot, economy and quest files
Squad
100-player battles with layer rotation, admin groups and mods.
- Players
- 100 players
- Memory
- From 8 GB RAM
- Mods
- Steam Workshop mods
Sven Co-op
Co-op maps for up to 32 players, with plugins and map votes.
- Players
- Up to 32 players
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- Custom maps, AngelScript
Team Fortress 2
Every TF2 mode with Workshop maps and SourceMod.
- Players
- Up to 32 slots
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- Workshop maps, SourceMod
Unreal Tournament 2004
Onslaught, CTF and Assault on community master servers.
- Players
- 16 by default
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- Mutators, custom maps
Unreal Tournament 3
- Install size
- 10 GB
- Suggested disk
- 20 GB
Unreal Tournament 99
Classic UT with the OldUnreal 469 patch and community masters.
- Players
- Set with ?MaxPlayers=
- Memory
- From 512 MB RAM
- Mods
- Mutators, custom maps
War of Rights
- Install size
- 20 GB
- Suggested disk
- 40 GB
World Titans War
- Install size
- 10 GB
- Suggested disk
- 20 GB
Zero Hour
- Install size
- 20 GB
- Suggested disk
- 40 GB
Zombie Panic! Source
Survivors against zombies, with Workshop maps and SourceMod.
- Players
- 24 slots by default
- Memory
- From 1 GB RAM
- Mods
- Workshop, SourceMod
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.
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What a shooter server needs
In shooters the server decides every hit. Latency, a fast CPU core and clear rules matter more than raw size.
Latency comes first
Every millisecond counts in a firefight. Choose the location closest to most of your players from our 20 game server locations.
A fast core for the tick rate
The tick rate is how often the server updates the match each second. Many shooter servers run the match on one main thread, so a fast CPU core matters more than many cores.
Plugins and server mods
Admin tools and game modes run on the server, for example Metamod:Source with CounterStrikeSharp for Counter-Strike 2 or SourceMod for older Source games.
Maps and Workshop content
Custom maps and Workshop collections are loaded by the server and usually downloaded by every player. Keep disk room for them.
Slots for your busiest night
A competitive match needs only a few slots, a community server for large battles many more. Size the server for the busiest evening, not the average one.
Rules and admin rights
Set the password, the admins and the match settings before you invite players. Each game page names the config files and commands that matter.
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
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rust | Set by server.maxplayers | 12–24 GB | Oxide, Carbon | PC only | 28015 UDP |
| Counter-Strike 2 | Up to 64 slots | 2–6 GB | Workshop, Metamod:Source | PC (Windows, Linux) | 27015 |
| DayZ | Usually 60 | 6–16 GB | Workshop + keys | PC only | 2302 UDP |
| Arma 3 | Set by mission | 6–16 GB | Workshop + keys | PC only | 2302 UDP |
| Team Fortress 2 | Up to 32 slots | 1–6 GB | Workshop, SourceMod | PC (Windows, Linux) | 27015 |
| Squad | 100 (50 vs 50) | 8–12 GB | Steam Workshop | PC (Steam) | 7787 · 27165 |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm | Up to 14 v 14 | 4–8 GB | mod.io | PC (Steam) | 27102 UDP |
| Left 4 Dead 2 | 4 co-op · 8 Versus | 1–4 GB | VPK addons, SourceMod | PC (Windows, Linux) | 27015 |
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | You set the slots | 2–4 GB | SourceMod, Workshop | PC (legacy client) | 27015 |
| Scum | Set with -MaxPlayers | 8–16 GB | No official mods | PC (Steam) | 7777–7779 UDP |
| Black Mesa | Set with +maxplayers | 2–4 GB | Steam Workshop | PC (Windows, Linux) | 27015 |
| Counter-Strike 1.6 | Up to 32 slots | 512 MB–2 GB | AMX Mod X, Metamod | PC (Windows, macOS, 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
What does tick rate mean for a shooter server?
The tick rate is how many times per second the server updates the game and sends the new state to players. A higher rate makes hits feel more precise but needs more CPU. Each game sets its own rules; Counter-Strike 2 servers run at 64 ticks with Valve’s sub-tick updates.
How many players can a shooter server hold?
It depends on the game and the mode. A competitive Counter-Strike 2 match is five against five, while a Counter-Strike 2 community server can have up to 64 slots. Each game page lists its limit and default.
Can I install plugins and custom maps on a shooter server?
Yes, as far as each game allows. Counter-Strike 2 uses Metamod:Source with CounterStrikeSharp, older Source games use SourceMod, and many games load custom maps from the Steam Workshop. The game pages explain the details.
Does a shooter server need a Steam login token?
Some Steam games use a Game Server Login Token. Counter-Strike 2 needs one for a public server, and Garry’s Mod servers without one rank far lower in the server list. You create it on Steam’s game server account page and add it to the server settings.
Can I run a military simulation server?
Yes. Arma 3 and Arma Reforger run as dedicated servers with Workshop mods, and tactical shooters such as Squad have their own dedicated server. Large mod sets need more memory and disk, and every player needs the same mods.
Which location gives a shooter server the lowest ping?
The one closest to most of your players. Game servers run in 20 locations; when your players are spread out, choose the location in the middle of the group.
Planning a league, a clan server or a milsim unit?
Tell us the game, your slot count and the mods or plugins you use, and our team will suggest a setup.