Barotrauma is the tense 2D co-op submarine sim set beneath the ice of Europa, where one mistake floods the whole crew. A dedicated server with Steam Workshop mods keeps your sub and campaign online. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Barotrauma server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.
What you need
A Barotrauma plan with around 2–4 GB of RAM — Barotrauma is a Medium-class game.
Support for Steam Workshop mods, included on every GGameHost Barotrauma plan.
Your friends or community to play with (up to 16 slots).
Step 1 — Choose your plan
Pick a plan sized for your Barotrauma community. We recommend about 2–4 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Barotrauma plans start at $8.99/mo.
Step 2 — Deploy your server
Check out and your Barotrauma server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away — no manual install, no command line.
Step 3 — Connect & invite players
Once your Barotrauma server is online, share its address (IP and port) with your friends so they can join. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.
Step 4 — Install mods & configure
Your Barotrauma server supports Steam Workshop, Mods, Campaign, FTP/SFTP. Install Steam Workshop mods straight from the one-click installer, or upload your own from the control panel — then tweak settings in the visual config editor.
Step 5 — Keep it running smoothly
Enable scheduled automatic backups, set restart timers, and monitor CPU, RAM and player counts from the dashboard. Always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support keep your Barotrauma server stable.
Recommended specs for Barotrauma
Server softwareSteam Workshop mods
Recommended RAM2–4 GB
Player slotsup to 16 slots
Performance classMedium
Barotrauma server FAQ
How much RAM does a Barotrauma server need?
We recommend 2–4 GB for Barotrauma. Start smaller and upgrade in one click as your player count or mod list grows.
How many players can a Barotrauma server hold?
Typical Barotrauma servers run up to 16 slots. Slots scale with your plan, so you can raise them at any time.
Can I install mods on a Barotrauma server?
Yes — Barotrauma supports Steam Workshop mods. Install them from the one-click installer or upload your own over FTP/SFTP.
