Romestead Game Server Hosting
Our Romestead server hosting plans come with the features you need
Your game server will come with the following, instantly available features:
Access to our custom Game Server Management Panel
The in-house Survival Servers game control panel allows you to configure and customize your Romestead game server. Install supported mods / maps, switch locations, and change any setting with our easy one click form. Survival Servers is a Romestead dedicated game server provider with our custom panel.
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Romestead is an action-adventure survival town-builder for 1-8 players set in a Roman-themed world where players rebuild civilization, fight enemies, and earn favor with Roman gods.
Global Network, Multiple Hosting Locations
Switch locations any time. DDoS protection available.
How to Create a Romestead Server — Romestead Server Setup Guide
This free Romestead server setup guide walks you through creating a dedicated Romestead server the fast way (with SurvivalServers) and the DIY way (self-hosted on your own hardware).
Hosting your Romestead server with us is effortless:
- Click Order Now above
- Enter a Username, Password and Email Address or sign up with Google/Twitch
- Select your slot amount, datacenter, and billing cycle
- Click "Order Now" and your Romestead server is provisioned automatically with one-click control panel access the moment Beartwigs releases the dedicated server tool (Steam app
4763510) on May 26, 2026
Without SurvivalServers
Running a Romestead dedicated server yourself takes quite a bit more setup:
System Requirements
- Windows 10/11, Windows Server, or Linux with the .NET 8 runtime installed
- ~5GB of disk space for the dedicated server and world saves
- 4GB RAM per normal-size world, 8GB RAM per large world (per Beartwigs)
- Stable internet connection with the Romestead port forwarded (default
8050, configurable) - SteamCMD for headless installs
Installation
- Install the Romestead Dedicated Server via SteamCMD (App ID
4763510). The tool ships free alongside the Early Access launch on May 26, 2026. - On Windows, run
Server.exefrom the install folder. On Linux, install the .NET 8 runtime and rundotnet Server.dll. - Configure your router to forward UDP/TCP port
8050(or whatever port you set) to the host PC. - Add a firewall rule on the host allowing the server executable through on that port.
- Edit the server's JSON configuration file in the install folder to set hostname, max players, server password, and admin/banned-IP lists. Beartwigs has confirmed password protection and ban-by-IP as built-in admin controls.
- Save data is stored alongside the server install — back up the world's
game_stateandworld_descfiles (the same files the singleplayer game uses, located under%APPDATA%/Romestead/on Windows). Romestead has built-in autobackup that restores from disk if a save is detected corrupt. - Launch the server, then share your public IP:port with players. They join from the Romestead main menu's multiplayer browser using your direct address.
- Monitor the server console for errors. The game is balanced around 1–8 players, but Beartwigs has tested 30+ players on a single server stably if you want to push it.
Mods
- Romestead does not have an official mod API or Steam Workshop catalog at Early Access launch. The community has been hot-patching gameplay DLLs unofficially since the demo period — expect mods to ship that way until Beartwigs publishes an official toolset.
- If you use community DLL mods, you and every player connecting to your server must install matching versions locally. Mod-server compatibility is on you to manage.
Why Wait? Use SurvivalServers Instead
- Instant provisioning on enterprise NVMe SSD hardware with DDoS protection across 8 global datacenters
- Server config, save management, and gameplay settings through our custom Survival Servers control panel
- Automated restarts, scheduled backups, and full FTP access on day one
- We track new Romestead dedicated-server releases and roll them out for you automatically
- No SteamCMD wrangling, no port forwarding, no firewall rules, no Windows or Linux updates to babysit
Romestead Dedicated Server vs In-Game Co-op
Romestead supports 1–8 players, and you can absolutely play peer-to-peer co-op with a friend hosting — but then your settlement only exists while the host is online. A dedicated server keeps your town, farms, and defenses running 24/7 so anyone in your group can log in and play on their own schedule.
Romestead Settings, Saves and Sizing
Configuration
The server is configured through its config.json — world name, password, max players (up to 8), port, and more — editable from our control panel or directly over FTP.
Console Commands
The server console supports save, kick, ban, and broadcast commands for day-to-day admin work, and the panel handles restarts and updates.
Sizing
With an 8-player cap, Romestead is one of the lighter survival games to host. Strong single-thread CPU speed and NVMe storage keep large late-game towns smooth.
Location
Pick the datacenter closest to your group — lower latency makes night-horde defense feel noticeably better.
Frequently Asked Questions about Romestead Server Hosting
Romestead supports 1-8 players in both online co-op and LAN co-op modes.
Yes. Beartwigs shipped a standalone dedicated server tool alongside the Early Access launch. It is cross-platform (.NET 8 Server.exe on Windows, Server.dll on Linux), defaults to UDP port 8050, and is configured through a config.json covering world name, password, max players, and more. Survival Servers offers pre-built Romestead hosting with instant setup.
Each player can choose their own Roman god, which grants unique buffs and abilities. Your choice of deity has consequences for gameplay, adding a strategic layer to co-op sessions.
Romestead launched into Steam Early Access on May 26, 2026, and has been earning Very Positive Steam reviews since. The dedicated server tool is live, and Survival Servers deploys Romestead servers instantly.
Romestead is an action-adventure survival town-builder developed by Beartwigs. Set in a Roman-themed world, players rebuild civilization, construct towns, fight enemies, and earn favor with Roman gods — each granting unique buffs and abilities.