RimWorld Together
Best RimWorld Together server hosting in 2026 - Comparison of 3 offers
RimWorld Together is an open-source community multiplayer mod for RimWorld, developed independently of Ludeon Studios. Unlike Zetrith's Multiplayer mod (where everyone plays in the same colony), RimWorld Together takes a different approach: each player manages their own colony on a shared planet in real time. You can visit your friends' colonies, raid them, trade, spy on each other, form joint factions, and chat via a built-in chat system. The dedicated server is a lightweight process (it does not simulate the game itself — clients run RimWorld locally), making it surprisingly light on resources. Compatible with RimWorld 1.5 and 1.6, the mod supports all DLC (Royalty, Ideology, Biotech, Anomaly, Odyssey) and includes a built-in mod management system.
Starting price
6.93 € / month
Offers compared
3
Mods supported
Yes
Updated
04/17/2026
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Outlander
Shockbyte
Specifications
Compatible games
Features
- ✓Automatic Backups
- ✓Anti-DDoS
Spacer
Shockbyte
Specifications
Compatible games
Features
- ✓Automatic Backups
- ✓Anti-DDoS
Archotech
Shockbyte
Specifications
Compatible games
Features
- ✓Automatic Backups
- ✓Anti-DDoS
Quick answer
What is the best host for a RimWorld Together server?
To host a RimWorld Together server, you need a minimum of 1 GB of RAM for a small group. In practice, 2 to 4 GB are recommended for good stability with a few players, and 6 GB if you're running many mods. The server stays light because each player runs RimWorld locally — the server synchronises the shared planet and inter-colony interactions without simulating the game itself. The default port is TCP 25555.
Why choose a dedicated host for your RimWorld Together server?
Hosting your RimWorld Together server with a provider gives you a persistent planet accessible 24/7, without depending on any one player's connection. Since the server is an extremely lightweight process, even an entry-level plan is enough for a handful of players. Each player runs RimWorld locally — the server only handles coordination and shared planet persistence, making it one of the least resource-intensive multiplayer servers available. With a dedicated server, your world persists between sessions, your friends' raids can arrive at any moment, and you retain full control over whitelists, required mods, and difficulty settings via JSON configuration files.
How to choose your RimWorld Together host: essential criteria
Recommended RAM based on your usage
| Configuration | Players | Recommended RAM | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small friend group | 2–4 | 2 GB | From €4/month |
| Mid-size group | 4–8 | 4 GB | From €6/month |
| Modded community server | 8+ | 6–8 GB | From €10/month |
Location and latency
The RimWorld Together server communicates via TCP port 25555 by default. It supports Windows 64-bit and Linux 64-bit (macOS is not supported). For European players, choose a data centre in Western Europe (Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam) to keep latency low. Since the server doesn't simulate the game, network stability matters more than raw CPU power.
Control panel
RimWorld Together server configuration is handled through several JSON files in the Core folder of the server directory: ServerConfig.json, DifficultyValues.json, and WorldConfig.json. Important: stop the server before editing any configuration file — changes made while the server is running will be lost on restart. The mod system has three categories: Enforced (required to join), Optional (not required), and Forbidden (players with these mods cannot connect). It is strongly recommended to mark as Enforced all mods that affect the world map or factions, to prevent desync. DLC are treated as mods.
English support
RimWorld Together is an open-source community mod maintained voluntarily on GitHub. Primary support goes through the project's official Discord server. Updates follow RimWorld version releases. Choose a host with automatic update tools or easy binary update options, as each major RimWorld update requires a matching server update. Automatic backups are essential.