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Enshrouded server hosting compared
Enshrouded's developer publishes two server memory figures that point in different directions, so a host's plan size alone does not tell you whether it is enough. Keen Games' recommended-specifications article says 16 GB; its dedicated-server FAQ says the process uses about 4.4 GB idle and should stay under 6 GB. As of 8 November 2026, five hosts sell Enshrouded and plans range from 3 GB (Sparked Host) to 16 GB (DatHost), so the useful question for any host is which of Keen's figures it is sizing against.
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| Host and plan | Stable players | Tick p95 (ms) | Peak RAM (GB) | Run date | Raw log |
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| Run slot B No run recorded | Not yet measured | Not yet measured | Not yet measured | Not yet measured | Not yet measured |
| Run slot C No run recorded | Not yet measured | Not yet measured | Not yet measured | Not yet measured | Not yet measured |
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Run data (CSV): none published. No host gets a verdict without a run.
Why do Enshrouded's published requirements conflict?
Keen's two knowledge-base articles give different figures, and both carry dates earlier than the 1.0 release. The Recommended Server Specifications article (dated 12 Jan 2024) lists 16 GB RAM, a 6-core i7-class CPU for 4 to 6 players, an 8-core one for 16 players, 30 GB of SSD space and 2 Mbit/s upload per player. The Dedicated Server FAQ (dated 21 Feb 2025) says: "In idle state the server process uses ~4.4GB of physical RAM", up to 100 MB more per player, and "In total the server should not use more than 6GB". Both predate the 15 October 2026 1.0 release (Steam, 8 Nov 2026). Sizing questions are answered in the Enshrouded requirements guide.
| Publisher | Figure | Date | Sells hosting? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keen Games, specifications article | 16 GB RAM | 12 Jan 2024 | No, developer |
| Keen Games, server FAQ | About 4.4 GB idle, under 6 GB total | 21 Feb 2025 | No, developer |
| Host Havoc | Cites Keen's 16 GB; its plans include 8 GB, upgradable to 16 GB | 19 Oct 2026 | Yes |
| DatHost | 16 GB for 4 to 6 and for 16 players | 8 Oct 2026 | Yes |
| Indifferent Broccoli | 8 GB minimum, 16 GB "to run well" | Not dated | Yes |
| GameServerKings | Quotes the FAQ's 4.4 GB and 6 GB | 28 Oct 2026 | Yes |
The platform picture also differs. Keen's official FAQ says the dedicated server needs Windows or a Windows emulator on Linux, and lists 16-player dedicated servers for PS5. Host Havoc's Enshrouded servers are PC only; Indifferent Broccoli sells separate PC and PS5 servers and says there is no crossplay.
Which hosts sell Enshrouded, and on what terms?
Five of the six inventory hosts sell Enshrouded; ScalaCube's Enshrouded page said "COMING SOON" on 8 November 2026, so it is left out.
| Host | Entry price shown | Sold on | Refund window | Regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host Havoc | $9.99/mo for 4 slots, 8 GB included, 4 to 16 slots | Slots; PC only | 72 hours, new clients | 14 cities in NA, Europe, Asia-Pacific |
| Indifferent Broccoli | $5.99/mo for 1 player to $20.99/mo for 16; 2-day free trial | Player count; "uncapped RAM" with fair use; PC and PS5 servers | 7 days | NA West, Central, East; EU; Asia South; Asia Southeast |
| DatHost | €14.90/mo; €6.90/mo on yearly billing (€82.80) | One plan, 16 GB, 16 slots | 14 days | 49 locations, 38 countries |
| Sparked Host | $10.36/mo, listed as 3 GB; $15.54 for 6 GB; $20.72 for 8 GB | RAM | 48 hours, first purchase | Six at checkout; page text says 8+ |
| BisectHosting | "Starting at $11.99" in its page description; visible prices load with JavaScript | Per GB of RAM | 72 hours, per its terms | 21 |
Fit by plan structure:
- Sizing to Keen's 16 GB: DatHost's single plan includes it; Host Havoc lets you move from 8 to 16 GB; Sparked Host's 8 GB tier is the largest shown.
- Sizing to Keen's FAQ: Sparked Host's 3 GB entry plan is below the FAQ's stated 4.4 GB idle figure, so ask the host what it means before buying it.
- PlayStation 5 groups: Indifferent Broccoli and DatHost both say they sell PS5 servers; Host Havoc says its servers are PC only.
- Price clarity: DatHost and Host Havoc show the clearest per-plan prices; Bisect's are not readable.
What third-party evidence exists for Enshrouded?
Third-party Enshrouded evidence is limited to host-written rankings and requirement tables with no measurements. Host Havoc's October 2026 ranking puts Host Havoc first, discloses "we're Host Havoc", and says it ranked on features each provider states, without pricing or benchmarks. DatHost's requirement tables repeat Keen's CPU tiers and give no source or method. Both are marketing from sellers, and neither reports a measured result.
What would GameServerBench measure?
The planned protocol would record server process memory, CPU and upload bandwidth at 4, 8 and 16 slots on the 1.0 build, with the build number logged beside each run. It is not yet measured, and it could settle whether the 6 GB ceiling or the 16 GB recommendation matches real use. No host reviewed grants a right to benchmark, so written permission would be needed first.
Next step
Narrow the list with the host picker, then check headroom in the server RAM calculator. Other games are under all benchmark hubs.
Sources
- Enshrouded: Recommended Server Specifications (Keen Games)
- Enshrouded: Dedicated Server FAQ (Keen Games)
- Enshrouded official FAQ
- Enshrouded on Steam (store data)
- Steam news feed for Enshrouded (app 1203620)
- Host Havoc Enshrouded hosting
- Host Havoc: 5 best Enshrouded server hosting providers
- Indifferent Broccoli Enshrouded hosting
- DatHost Enshrouded hosting
- DatHost: Enshrouded dedicated server requirements
- Sparked Host Enshrouded hosting
- Sparked Host Terms of Service
- ScalaCube Enshrouded page
- BisectHosting Enshrouded hosting
- BisectHosting Terms of Service
- GameServerKings: Enshrouded server requirements