How It Works

RAM goes in.
Games come out.

No game-specific plans. No locked contracts. You buy RAM — Arconiq runs whatever you point at it. Switch games whenever you want.

Step one

Pick your RAM amount

RAM is the only variable in the Arconiq model. It determines your monthly price and which games your server can run. More RAM means heavier games, more players, and more mods. Less RAM means lighter titles and smaller worlds.

The configurator on the Game Servers page shows you exactly which games unlock at each RAM tier, live as you drag the slider.

One number, one price. €3 per GB per month. A 12 GB server costs €35.99/mo regardless of which game runs on it.
RAM Package Selector
2 GB €5.99/mo
4 GB €11.99/mo
6 GB €17.99/mo
8 GB €23.99/mo
12 GB €35.99/mo
16 GB €47.99/mo
20 GB €59.99/mo
Game Compatibility at 12 GB RAM
Selected RAM
12 GB
Terraria
Runs great
Valheim
Runs great
7 Days to Die
Runs great
ARK: Survival
Runs great
Rust
Runs great
Palworld
Min RAM
Step two

Your RAM decides what you can play

Every game in the Arconiq library has a minimum and a recommended RAM requirement. Meet the minimum and the game starts. Meet the recommended amount and it runs well.

The Game Servers page shows your compatibility in real time as you adjust the slider. Green means optimal. Yellow means the server will start but may feel constrained at high player counts or with mods loaded.

Minimum vs recommended: minimum RAM starts a server. Recommended RAM runs it comfortably. For a busy community server, always aim for recommended.
Step three

Change the game whenever you want

Open the Games tab in your dashboard, select a different game, and confirm. The server stops the current process, downloads the new game software, installs it, and starts it automatically. No support ticket, no wait window.

Your current world data stays in server storage. It is not deleted on a game switch. Switch back to Rust after a month on Valheim and your map is still there.

Always free, always under 2 minutes. Switching games costs nothing and your billing cycle is unchanged.
Game Switch
Rust
Currently running · 12 GB
Previous
Valheim
Installing… 94%
New
Unchanged
Unchanged
Free
< 2 minutes
Arconiq Dashboard
RAM Used
8 / 12 GB
Status
Online
Players
4 / 20
Uptime
99.9%
Rust: Wipe Week
12 GB · Europe · €35.99/mo
Step four

Manage, upgrade, stay in control

Everything you need to run a server lives in a single dashboard. Server controls, file manager, billing history, payment methods, support tickets, and game switching are all in one place.

Need more RAM as your community grows? Upgrade from the billing tab in seconds. The change takes effect immediately, with no migration and no data loss.

No separate portals. One login handles your server management, invoicing, and support. No jumping between control panels.
Why RAM-Based Hosting

Arconiq vs traditional game hosting

Traditional hosts sell game-specific plans. You pay for Minecraft or Rust, then pay again when you switch. Arconiq sells the underlying resource.

Traditional hosting

Game-specific plans

Arconiq

RAM-based hosting

One allocation, any game

Self-hosted VPS

DIY approach

Traditional One plan per game. Want two games? Pay twice.
Arconiq One plan. Switch between all 15 supported games.
You manage the entire server OS and software stack.
Traditional Switching games means cancelling and re-buying.
Arconiq Switch games from the dashboard in under 2 minutes.
Switching games requires manual reinstall and config.
Traditional Separate portals for game panel and billing.
Arconiq One dashboard for server, billing, and support.
No control panel. SSH only unless you build your own.
Traditional RAM amount is hidden inside a "10-slot" plan.
Arconiq You know exactly how much RAM you have. Always.
RAM is available but so is everything else to manage.
Traditional Upgrading often means migrating to a new plan type.
Arconiq Upgrade RAM in seconds. Instant effect, no migration.
Scaling requires downtime and manual data migration.
Traditional You pay for game capacity, not the actual resource.
Arconiq You pay for GB. Nothing else.
You pay for a full VPS whether you use it or not.
Common questions

Things worth knowing upfront

Can I switch games without losing my world saves?

Yes. World data stays in your server storage until you manually delete it. Switching games changes the running software. Your save files, mods and configs remain intact. Switch back to a previous game and it picks up where it left off.

How long does a game switch take?

Most switches complete in under two minutes. The process is fully automated: the current server stops, new game files are downloaded and installed, and the server starts on the new game. Larger games with bigger install sizes can take a few minutes longer.

Is the RAM dedicated or shared?

Dedicated. Your RAM allocation is reserved exclusively for your server process. It is never shared with other customers, there is no burst or credit system, and the full amount you purchased is always available to your server.

Can I upgrade my RAM later?

Yes, at any time. Upgrade from the billing section of your dashboard. The new RAM amount takes effect immediately, with no server migration, no data loss and no restart required.

Why pay for RAM instead of a game-specific plan?

RAM is the actual compute resource your server uses. By selling RAM directly, Arconiq gives you the flexibility to run any supported game without buying a new subscription each time you want to change. You pay for the resource once and use it however you want.

What happens if a game needs more RAM than I have?

The game server may crash or refuse to start. Before switching games, check the requirements table on the Game Servers page. If your current plan is too small, upgrade RAM first, then switch games.

Can I run two games at the same time?

One game runs at a time per server subscription. If you want two games running simultaneously for different groups, you need two subscriptions, which can be different RAM amounts.

What does the first-month discount apply to?

The 20% first-month discount applies to the first billing period on a monthly plan. It is applied automatically at checkout. No coupon needed. Quarterly, semi-annual, and annual plans have their discounts applied to every billing cycle instead.

Ready to start?

Pick a RAM tier.
Deploy in 60 seconds.

Use the configurator on the Game Servers page to pick your amount, compare compatibility, and place your order.