Overview
Different games have vastly different server requirements. Choosing the right Breeze plan ensures smooth gameplay without overpaying for resources you do not need.
Lightweight Game Servers (1-2 GB RAM)
These games run well on small plans:
- Terraria — minimal CPU and RAM usage
- Factorio — very efficient, small footprint
- Minecraft Bedrock — lighter than Java Edition
- Stardew Valley — very lightweight multiplayer
- Don't Starve Together — low resource needs
Medium Game Servers (4 GB RAM)
Most popular games run comfortably with 4 GB:
- Minecraft Java (10-15 players) — needs more RAM for mods
- Valheim — steady 2-4 GB usage
- Counter-Strike 2 — CPU-intensive but moderate RAM
- 7 Days to Die — moderate resource usage
- Project Zomboid — depends on map size and players
Heavy Game Servers (8+ GB RAM)
Resource-intensive games need bigger plans:
- ARK: Survival Evolved — notorious for high RAM usage (8-16 GB)
- Rust — 8 GB minimum for populated servers
- Palworld — 8-16 GB depending on player count
- Satisfactory — grows with factory complexity
CPU vs RAM Priority
| Priority | Games |
|---|---|
| CPU-heavy | Counter-Strike 2, Factorio (late-game), Satisfactory |
| RAM-heavy | ARK, Rust, Minecraft (modded), Palworld |
| Balanced | Valheim, 7DTD, Project Zomboid |
Bandwidth Considerations
- Most game servers use 1-5 Mbps per player
- Larger maps with more players increase bandwidth
- Update downloads can temporarily spike bandwidth
Recommendations
- Start with a plan that meets minimum requirements
- Monitor resource usage for the first week
- Upgrade if you see consistent high usage
- Use swap space as a safety buffer, but do not rely on it for gaming