Real-time multiplayer
Nakama's real-time engine handles WebSocket connections for turn-based and action games. Sync game state between players with low latency on 40 Gbps uplinks.
Nakama VPS Hosting
Nakama VPS,
game backend, your cloud.
Open-source game server framework on AMD EPYC + NVMe, matchmaking, leaderboards, real-time multiplayer.
Independent cloud, since 2008. From $4.48/mo · root SSH in 60 seconds.
Starting at $3.48/mo · 50% off · No credit card required
~ ssh root@nakama-001
connected
root@nakama-001:~# docker compose up -d nakama
Pulling heroiclabs/nakama:latest...
Creating nakama ... done
root@nakama-001:~# curl -s localhost:7350/healthcheck
{"status":"OK"}
root@nakama-001:~# echo "Nakama console: http://your-ip:7351"
Nakama console: http://your-ip:7351
root@nakama-001:~# _
Nakama VPS Hosting at a glance
Cloudzy hosts Nakama, an open-source game server framework by Heroic Labs, on VPS plans across 12 regions, starting at $4.48 per month. Plans range from 512 MB to 64 GB DDR5 on NVMe storage with 40 Gbps uplinks. Install Nakama on your VPS via Docker and get matchmaking, leaderboards, real-time multiplayer, chat, and user accounts out of the box. Cloudzy has operated independently since 2008, serves 122,000+ users, and is rated 4.6 / 5 on Trustpilot.
- Starting price
- $2.48 / month
- Provisioning
- 60 seconds
- Regions
- 12 worldwide
- Uptime SLA
- 99.95%
- Money-back
- 14 days
- Founded
- 2008
Why builders pick Cloudzy
A tech-savvy favorite.
The four things buyers actually compare us on, done right.
High-spec infrastructure
Latest-gen AMD EPYC, NVMe-only storage, DDR5 memory, 40 Gbps uplinks. Single-thread leadership at every plan tier.
Risk-free trial
14-day money-back guarantee on every plan. No questions asked. No setup fees. Cancel anytime from the dashboard.
99.95% uptime SLA
Automated monitoring across 12 regions. Our last-30-day SLA is publicly tracked at status.cloudzy.com, no hiding.
24/7 human support
Live chat and ticket replies typically under 5 minutes. Engineers, not script-readers. Median resolution under 1 hour.
Game backend ecosystem
Game server tools you can self-host.
Nakama is a full game backend. Compare it to other frameworks you can run on a VPS.
Nakama
Full game backend
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Use cases
Why builders choose
Cloudzy's Nakama VPS Hosting.
Matchmaking
Built-in matchmaking queues players by skill, region, or custom properties. No external service needed. Nakama handles it with configurable rules.
Leaderboards and tournaments
Create leaderboards with custom sort orders, reset schedules, and filters. Run weekly tournaments with automated prize distribution through Nakama's API.
User accounts and social
Nakama handles user registration, login, friend lists, groups, and in-game chat. Supports social login via Google, Apple, Facebook, and Steam.
Server-side game logic
Write authoritative game logic in Go, Lua, or TypeScript that runs on the server. Prevent cheating by validating moves and state transitions server-side.
In-app purchases and economy
Manage virtual currencies, inventory, and in-app purchase validation. Nakama's storage engine persists player data on NVMe for fast reads.
60s
Provisioning
40 Gbps
Uplink
NVMe-only
Storage
12
Regions
99.95%
Uptime SLA
14 days
Money-back
Global network
12 regions. Four continents.
One click away.
Drop your Nakama VPS Hosting as close to your users as physics allows. Median P50 latency under 10 ms in North America and Europe.
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Pricing
Pay for what you use. That's it.
Hourly, monthly, or yearly. No egress fees. No commitments. Currently 50% off all plans.
1 GB DDR5
Prototype · Small player base
$3.48 /mo
$6.95/mo −50%
Deploy now
14-day money-back
- 1 vCPU @ EPYC
- 25 GB NVMe
- 1 TB · 40 Gbps
- Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
- Root SSH · KVM
2 GB DDR5
Beta testing · Moderate load
$7.475 /mo
$14.95/mo −50%
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14-day money-back
- 1 vCPU @ EPYC
- 60 GB NVMe
- 3 TB · 40 Gbps
- Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
- Root SSH · KVM
Most popular
4 GB DDR5
Live game · Active players
$14.47 /mo
$28.95/mo −50%
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14-day money-back
- 2 vCPU @ EPYC
- 120 GB NVMe
- 5 TB · 40 Gbps
- Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
- Root SSH · KVM
8 GB DDR5
Large game · High concurrency
$26.475 /mo
$52.95/mo −50%
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14-day money-back
- 4 vCPU @ EPYC
- 240 GB NVMe
- 7 TB · 40 Gbps
- Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
- Root SSH · KVM
FAQ — Nakama VPS Hosting
Common questions, straight answers.
What is Nakama?
Nakama is an open-source game server framework by Heroic Labs. It provides real-time multiplayer, matchmaking, leaderboards, user accounts, chat, notifications, and server-side logic, all through a single server. Works with Unity, Unreal, Godot, and any game engine via REST, gRPC, or WebSocket APIs.
How do I install Nakama on my VPS?
Deploy Nakama with Docker Compose on your Cloudzy VPS. The official Docker image includes Nakama server and CockroachDB (or PostgreSQL) for storage. Run docker compose up and the server is ready in about 5 minutes.
How much RAM does Nakama need?
A 2 GB VPS handles small games and prototypes. For live games with hundreds of concurrent players, 4-8 GB provides headroom for the server, database, and real-time connections.
Is Nakama free?
Nakama's core is open-source and free under the Apache 2.0 license. Heroic Labs offers a paid Enterprise tier with managed hosting, priority support, and additional features. Self-hosting the open-source version on Cloudzy is free.
Which game engines does Nakama support?
Nakama has official SDKs for Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, Defold, and JavaScript/TypeScript. Any engine that can make HTTP or WebSocket calls can use Nakama's REST and gRPC APIs.
Can I write custom server logic?
Yes. Nakama supports server-side hooks and custom RPC functions written in Go, Lua, or TypeScript. Use them for authoritative game logic, anti-cheat validation, or custom matchmaking rules.
How do I handle player data?
Nakama stores player data in CockroachDB or PostgreSQL. You can read and write structured data per-user via the storage API. Data lives on NVMe storage for fast access.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Cloudzy offers a 14-day money-back guarantee on every VPS plan. Deploy Nakama, test your game backend, if the infrastructure doesn't meet your needs, get a full refund.
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