Where it fits
Small custom games whose operators can manage Linux.
- Persistent Linux process hosting
- Control over application ports
- Published resource and transfer allowances
- Suitable architecture for the VPS tutorials
Pricing, in context
The basic regular-CPU table lists $4 per month for 512 MiB RAM, one vCPU and 500 GiB transfer, or $6 per month for 1 GiB RAM and 1,000 GiB transfer. These are entry-plan specifications, not tested recommendations for a player count.
The trade-off to understand
Low VM pricing excludes the time required for updates, monitoring, restarts and backups. The site's examples were tested locally, not on a purchased Droplet.
Ask before you buy
- Does the measured process memory fit this plan?
- Can you maintain updates and monitor failures?
- What are transfer overages and backup costs?
- Which region is closest to your actual players?
Other options to explore
- Colyseus Cloud — Managed hosting for Node.js multiplayer games built with Colyseus rooms and state synchronization.
Compare workload, billing units and responsibilities, rather than assuming these products are interchangeable.
Sources & corrections
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