For Gaming

Win the latency battle.
Keep DDoS out of the game.

Dedicated game servers with sub-5ms intra-region latency, Game Shield DDoS protection purpose-built for UDP traffic, and 100% bare metal performance across 32 global regions.

Game Shield DDoS protection included on all plans
<5ms
Intra-Region Latency
5 Tbps
DDoS Mitigation
32
Global Regions
100%
Bare Metal — No Hypervisor
<5ms Intra-Region Latency
Game Shield DDoS
100% Bare Metal
32 Global Regions
24/7 Expert Support

Built for competitive play and live operations

Every millisecond matters. Our infrastructure is purpose-tuned for the latency, reliability, and DDoS resistance that game servers demand.

Game Shield DDoS Protection

Layer 4 & Layer 7 mitigation tuned for UDP game traffic. Scrubs attacks while maintaining sub-millisecond pass-through latency for legitimate players. No kick, no timeout.

Sub-5ms Intra-Region Latency

Tier-1 transit peering and strategic datacenter placement deliver <5ms within each region. Anycast routing ensures players always hit their closest PoP.

100% Bare Metal — No Hypervisor

Dedicated hardware means no shared CPU cycles, no I/O contention, no noisy-neighbor packet loss. Your players get 100% of the hardware's capability.

32 Global Regions

Deploy in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LATAM. With 32 locations, 90% of global players reach a server in under 30ms RTT.

Unmetered Bandwidth

No traffic caps, no overage fees. 1 GbE standard, 10 GbE and 100 GbE upgrades available. Handle peak player counts without throttling or surprise bills.

Game Panel Ready

Full root access supports Pterodactyl, TCAdmin, AMP, and Multicraft. Docker and custom game binaries fully supported with no restrictions.

IP Reputation Filtering

Block known attack sources before traffic reaches your server. Our global threat intelligence database is updated in real time from 32 datacenters worldwide.

24/7 Gaming Support

Our support team includes engineers with hands-on game server experience. Sub-5-minute average response time around the clock, including weekends and holidays.

Built for every game type and scale

Whether you're running a competitive FPS ladder or a global MMO, HostGen's infrastructure handles the load.

FPS & Competitive Games
Low-latency bare metal with tick-rate optimized networking. CS2, Valorant, and custom engine servers all supported.
MMO & Open World
High-RAM dedicated nodes with NVMe SSD for world persistence. vRack private networking for multi-zone server clusters.
Minecraft & Modded Servers
High clock-speed CPUs, large RAM configs, and NVMe I/O. Supports Pterodactyl, Multicraft, and custom panel installs.
Esports & Tournaments
Guaranteed isolated hardware, SLA-backed uptime, and on-call support during live events. Custom network routes available.

Choose your game server hardware

Best Value

Cheap Dedicated Servers

Entry-level bare metal. Perfect for small communities, Minecraft, and modded game servers on a budget.

  • Intel Xeon-E, 16–64 GB RAM
  • 1 Gbps unmetered port
  • Game Shield DDoS included
  • No contracts, monthly billing
Most Popular

Dedicated Servers

High-performance bare metal for competitive servers, large communities, and always-on game operations.

  • Intel Xeon & AMD EPYC options
  • 10 GbE uplink, NVMe SSD
  • 5 Tbps anti-DDoS included
  • Full IPMI access
Max Performance

High Grade Servers

Top-tier hardware for esports, live events, large MMO clusters, and game platforms serving millions of players.

  • Latest-gen Intel Xeon & EPYC
  • Up to 2TB RAM, 100 GbE NIC
  • NVMe RAID, custom IPMI
  • Priority support SLA

Common gaming questions

How does Game Shield DDoS protection work?

Game Shield uses Layer 4 and Layer 7 traffic analysis tuned for UDP game protocols. It scrubs attack traffic while passing legitimate player packets with sub-millisecond additional latency. Protection activates automatically when anomalous traffic is detected — no manual intervention required.

What latency can players expect?

Intra-region latency is under 5ms. With 32 global datacenters, 90% of players worldwide will have under 30ms RTT to their nearest HostGen region. Anycast routing automatically directs traffic to the optimal entry point.

Can I run game panels like Pterodactyl or TCAdmin?

Yes — full root access means you can install any game panel software including Pterodactyl, TCAdmin, AMP, and Multicraft. Docker is fully supported so containerized game deployments work without restrictions.

Is bandwidth truly unmetered?

Yes — all dedicated server plans include unmetered bandwidth with no traffic caps or overage charges. Port speeds range from 1 GbE to 100 GbE depending on your configuration. DDoS attack traffic is scrubbed and does not count toward any limits.

Deploy your game server today.

No contracts. No setup fees. Game Shield DDoS included on every plan.