Performance
NVMe and the same CPU on every plan
Worlds load from NVMe storage, and every plan can use up to two CPU cores, whatever its size.
Game server
Abiotic Factor Server Hosting
Abiotic Factor's dedicated server is a Windows build, which we run fully managed for you. A test server idled at about 1.5 GB before anyone joined, so a 4 GB plan leaves headroom for a full six-player group.
- Abiotic Factor dedicated server
- Windows server build, fully managed
- 6-player co-op (game limit)
- Backups on a schedule you set
What you get with every Abiotic Factor server
One plan system, 19 sizes. Move up or down whenever your world grows.
Protection
DDoS filtering
Filtered at the edge before it reaches your server — included, not an upsell.
Control
Full panel access
Console, files, scheduled tasks and backups in one panel. First monthly order not for you? Ask within 72 hours for a full refund.
Getting started
Your first hour on Abiotic Factor
1
Connect
Your address and port are on the server page in the panel. Paste the address into Abiotic Factor's multiplayer screen; if it asks for a port separately, use the one the panel lists — not one from a forum post.
2
Add your content
Supported here: mod.io mods. Upload through the panel's file manager, or over SFTP for anything large, then restart from the console.
3
When it misbehaves
Open a ticket from the billing portal — it is tied to your account, so we can find your server straight away. The FAQ covers backups, ports and RAM ceilings.
Abiotic Factor server requirements: RAM and players
Abiotic Factor needs 4 GB before anyone connects. These are the plans our calculator picks for a few common group sizes, using the same numbers as the calculator above.
| Players online | RAM needed | Plan | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4.0 GB | 4 GB | $11.99/mo |
| 4 | 4.0 GB | 4 GB | $11.99/mo |
| 6 | 4.0 GB | 4 GB | $11.99/mo |
Players, sandbox settings and mods
Server Name, an optional Server Password (leave it empty for an open server) and Number of Players (6 by default) are on the panel's Startup tab. Every server is created with its own random Admin Password, shown on the same tab.
World rules live in Config/WindowsServer/SandboxSettings.ini. Stop the server, edit it in the file manager, then start it again.
For mods from mod.io, paste your mod.io token into the Startup tab.
Abiotic Factor's server is a Windows build. We run it under Wine on Linux; in the panel it behaves like any other server.
Abiotic Factor server hosting FAQ
How much RAM does an Abiotic Factor server need?
It idled at about 1.5 GB before anyone joined in our tests, so 4 GB leaves headroom for a full group of six.
How many players can join?
The game is built for six. Number of Players is on the Startup tab (6 by default).
Can I change the world rules?
Yes. Edit SandboxSettings.ini in the file manager while the server is stopped, then start it again.
How do I become admin?
Use the Admin Password shown on the Startup tab. Each server gets its own random one.
Can I add mods?
Yes, from mod.io. Paste your mod.io token into the Startup tab.
Is the server public?
Yes, unless you set a Server Password on the Startup tab.
How much does an Abiotic Factor server cost?
From $11.99 a month for 4 GB. Terms of 3, 6 and 12 months are 10%, 15% and 20% off, with no setup fee.
Is DDoS protection included?
Yes, on every plan. Traffic is filtered at the network edge before it reaches your server.
Not sure about the size?
The calculator above is sized from our boot tests and published host sizing — 4 GB to boot, and that covers all 6 players the server is set up for. If you'd rather compare every plan side by side, they're on the pricing page.