Launching a game server in 2026 is no longer just a trend. Players know what they want, communities are more structured, and each game poses its own technical constraints. Some dream of persistent worlds to build over months, others just want to meet up with friends for an hour of pure chaos.

The real challenge is finding the game that suits your group — and especially pairing it with hosting that holds up. At OuiHeberg, we support all types of players. We review the major game categories to help you make the right choice.

You love building and watching your world grow ⛏️

If your thing is placing blocks, setting up a base, and watching it all evolve week after week, then persistent world games are for you. Minecraft, Terraria, Valheim, The Forest: all share the same promise of a universe that lives and transforms at the pace of your community.

The downside is that the bigger your world gets, the more your server is stressed. Massive constructions, players connected at the same time, terrain modifications… all of this takes a toll. That's exactly why OuiHeberg offers scalable hosting, capable of ramping up with your project. Smooth sessions rather than evenings managing lags.

And it's impossible not to mention Hytale. The game isn't out yet, but it's already exciting creatives and server managers. It mixes exploration, building, RPG, and advanced creation tools. If you love the Minecraft spirit but are looking for something more ambitious in terms of storytelling and customization, keep an eye on it.

Good to know: OuiHeberg is already preparing optimized hosting offers for Hytale, designed to handle extensive worlds, custom scripts, and demanding communities.

You love optimizing and automating 🏭

Gigantic factories, meticulously planned production chains, perfect ratios… If that speaks to you, then Factorio and Satisfactory are probably already in your library. These games rely on heavy simulations, with thousands of entities running continuously.

In 2026, they remain must-haves for players who love pushing every mechanic to its limits. But beware: even with few players connected, the CPU load is high. If the server can't keep up, ticks slow down, factories stall, and the game's fluidity collapses. OuiHeberg offers allow you to select configurations focused on raw power, ideal for this type of load.

Advice: For these games, bet on a powerful CPU and a comfortable margin of RAM. The number of player slots matters less than the machine's power.

You live for intense survival 🪓

Constant tension, knife-edge resource management, the risk of losing everything with each outing… If that's your definition of fun, you're in the realm of survival games. Rust, DayZ, Scum, 7 Days to Die, Conan Exiles, Ark: Survival Evolved, Enshrouded, Sons of the Forest — the list is long, and each has its flavor.

These games combine building, PvE/PvP combat, and persistence. The server is at the center of everything: it manages bases, entities, battles, saves, and each player's progression. As your community grows, technical demands increase. With OuiHeberg, you can adjust your resources at any time to keep up with your community's growth without interruption.

Warning: In a survival game, an undersized server can ruin weeks of progress. Adapt your resources (RAM, CPU, storage) to the number of active players and the map size.

You want immediate action with friends 🤝

No desire to spend an hour configuring anything. You launch the server, your friends join, and off you go. Left 4 Dead, Garry's Mod, Counter-Strike 2: these games are designed for short, intense sessions with no downtime.

Here, latency is what matters most. A few milliseconds too many on an FPS like CS2, and the experience becomes frustrating. The OuiHeberg infrastructure is designed to offer low and stable ping, exactly what these games need.

Tip: Choose a server location close to the majority of your players. It seems obvious, but it makes all the difference.

You seek simulation and immersion 🏁

If you prefer calm, realistic, and immersive experiences, simulation games are your playground. Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator, BeamNG.drive, Astroneer: fewer simultaneous players, but a very high demand for stability.

The slightest micro-freeze or rollback breaks immersion. For these games, a reliable dedicated server with good save management makes all the difference, even if you're only playing with four or five people. It's one of OuiHeberg's strengths: automatic backups and stability designed for long sessions.

Good to know: Even with few players, a dedicated server is far preferable to simple local hosting, especially in the long run.

The right game deserves the right hosting

Choosing a game is half the journey. The other half is providing it with an infrastructure that matches. In 2026, players are less and less tolerant of lags, data loss, or servers crashing mid-session.

At OuiHeberg, the games offered are selected because they truly benefit from flexible hosting: scalable resources, gradual scaling, protected persistent worlds, and responsive support. Whether you're setting up a small server among friends or a community project open to all, the idea is to provide you with a technical environment that keeps up over time.


In summary

Finding the ideal game for your server in 2026 starts with defining your profile: creative builder, hardcore survivalist, factory engineer, fan of intense FPS, or simulation enthusiast. Then, simply pair it with hosting scaled to your ambitions.