Space Engineers friend-server hosting — a private build-and-fly world for a small group
You want a persistent Space Engineers world your mates can join any time: 2–8 engineers, a password, and grids that survive the host logging off. This page is not the same as the Space Engineers overview or Space Engineers modded. It covers the small-group, mostly-vanilla setup.
The job: private, small, always on
- Players: 2–8 friends. Space Engineers is RAM-heavy; GameTeam’s page says 8–12 GB, with grid/block count as the real driver. Nodecraft labels its Budget Wake & Play tier “Not recommended for this game”.
- Mods & heavy settings: Workshop mods, Torch plugins and big welded ships need more headroom. See the modded page.
- Persistence: back up the save folder before game updates.
Comparison: who sells Space Engineers for a friend group
Each host’s Space Engineers URL was checked with a live GET on 24 Oct 2026 (NZDT). Prices are set by each host, in USD. TBD = not printed clearly in the page we read; 404 = the product URL returned 404 / no Space Engineers SKU found.
| Host | Space Engineers? | Friend-sized plan | Oceania | Approx. monthly (USD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shockbyte | Sells (200) | Entry Space Engineers tier (Survivor) | Australian company; check node at checkout (TBD) | TBD No clear plan price in the page we read. | Simple panel for a first server. |
| BisectHosting | Sells (200) | Space Engineers plans | Multiple locations; check Sydney stock | TBD | Config-friendly panel. |
| Nodecraft | Sells (200) | Premium 24/7 or Budget Wake & Play 6 GB | TBD at checkout | Budget 6 GB $17.88/mo Recurring; first-month sale $12.52. Nodecraft labels Budget “Not recommended for this game”. Premium price per host page. | Multi-game panel. |
| GameTeam | Sells (200) | Per-GB RAM | TBD on the Space Engineers page | $0.49 / $0.74 per GB RAM Check total at checkout. | Budget small factions. |
| Apex Hosting | 404 | Space Engineers URL returned 404 | — | — | Not an option for Space Engineers today. |
| PebbleHost | 404 | Space Engineers URL returned 404 | — | — | Not an option for Space Engineers today. |
Oceania notes
Space Engineers physics and docking feel latency, and the server’s region still sets everyone’s delay. Check for a Sydney node before paying. See the Oceania ping guide.
Price honesty
We only list prices the host prints clearly. Nothing here is invented. For cheaper all-round options, see budget under ~$20.
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