Game servers · Windows 10/11 + Linux

Choose a game to host on your hardware.

Swarm Hosts installs and manages these game servers on your own Windows or Linux computer. Pick a game, check its hardware requirements, and start with one connected computer free.

13 validated games · 40 staging games. Staging servers await manual game-client validation. Player connections are not yet verified; evaluate them before inviting players.

Filter games

53 games

Choose a game

The clearest starting points and standout self-hosted worlds.

1 game

In-demand survival, automation, and multiplayer servers.

4 games

Community Classics

Long-running favorites with dedicated server communities.

8 games

Staging — awaiting client validation

Server startup and stability tested. Game-client connections await manual evaluation.

40 games
Minecraft Java artworkRecommended first server

Host Minecraft Java on your own PC

Build a Minecraft world that stays yours.

Category
Sandbox
Hardware profile
Lightweight
Good fit
PC, mini PC, home server, or VPS
Memory guidance
4 GiB starting point
Platform tools
Live stats · Guided settings · Backups
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Hardware readiness

Will your machine work?

This quick check is guidance, not a benchmark. The game guide has the complete prerequisites. Estimate what self-hosting could cost each month.

What kind of device?
For Minecraft Java on a Desktop PC8 GiB meets the 4 GiB starting point.Review the complete game guide →
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What you can manage

Manage your game from the browser.

Players and whitelist

Manage player access without handing out host credentials.

World settings

Start with a preset, then adjust the settings to suit your world.

Player connection

Check whether players can connect, then share the direct or managed relay address shown for your server.

Bring your own hardware

Put the hardware you own to work.

Use the Windows 10/11 or Linux PC, mini PC, home server, or VPS you already control. Launch your servers and manage everyday tasks from your browser.

  • Game serversYour hardware
  • Worlds and backupsYour storage
  • Control panelSwarm Hosts in your browser
  • First connected hostFree

Start with Minecraft

One host free. Your world stays yours.

Bring a Windows 10/11 or Linux PC and manage your servers from your browser.

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