How much RAM for a 7 Days to Die server?
Count on 4 GB of RAM for a 7 Days to Die server with four players on a 4 km map, 8 GB for a small community up to sixteen players, and 16 GB for a large modded map or a public server. The game simulates a fully destructible world: every modified block is retained, which pushes memory up as the hordes go by.
| Type of server | Players | Recommended RAM | Matching plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 km map, among friends | 2 to 4 players | 4 GB | £3.31incl. VAT/mo |
| 8 km map, community | 4 to 16 players | 8 GB | £4.97incl. VAT/mo |
| 10 km map or modded server | 16 to 32 players | 16 GB | £8.29incl. VAT/mo |
| Public server, heavy mods (Darkness Falls) | 32 players and up | Unlimited | £16.59incl. VAT/mo |
What drives memory up
- Generated map size: from 4 to 10 kilometres, the memory needed more than doubles.
- Modified blocks: every demolition and every build is recorded for good.
- Horde nights, which spawn hundreds of zombies at once.
- Large content mods, adding items, blocks and enemies that stay loaded.
Signs you are short on memory
- Performance dropping systematically on horde night, and only then.
- Destroyed blocks reappearing after a restart.
- Players ejected when moving quickly by vehicle.
- The server starting more and more slowly as the save ages.
Frequently asked questions
Does map size change consumption much?
Yes, it is the first factor. A 10 km map needs roughly twice what a 4 km one does, regardless of player count. Choosing a smaller map is the simplest way to stay within a modest plan.
How much memory for horde night?
It is the week's peak: size memory for that moment, not for a quiet evening. A server that barely holds during the day will collapse on day seven. In practice that means taking one tier above what looks sufficient.
Do mods like Darkness Falls need more?
Markedly: these large overhauls add hundreds of blocks, items and enemies, all loaded at startup. Count on at least 16 GB for a comfortable Darkness Falls server with several players.
Each memory tier matches a plan. Prices are monthly, tax included, with no minimum term. See the plans 7 Days To Die →