Eco by Strange Loop Games

Eco Server Hosting

Eco server hosting for communities that want to run a whole planet: write the laws, set up an economy and stop the meteor without wrecking the ecosystem. The world keeps growing day and night on AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs with DDR5 RAM.

  • Laws, money and trade
  • C# mods supported
  • Full sFTP access
  • Unlimited slots
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Plans from $3.69 USD / month

Eco key art: an elk on a grassy cliff above a river town with factories

EcoRequires 4 GB RAM · runs on 8 of 9 plans

Planet statsWhat an Eco server needs

  • 4 GB RAM minimum8 of 9 plans, from $3.69 USD
  • Living ecosystemPlants and animals simulated 24/7
  • Configs in .eco filesEdit them in the file manager
  • Unlimited slotsYour RAM is the only cap

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Every plan includes

    Run your Eco server from one panel

    Screenshots of our actual panel, Eco included in the Game Changer. Configs, backups and locations without a terminal.

    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel with the server's folders, a search box and upload buttons

    Try the live panel demoWant to click around first? The demo on our home page shows the same panel in your browser.

    Everything included with your Eco server

    Every plan comes with the complete panel and the same hardware. RAM is the only thing you choose.

    Run a civilization

    • Unlimited slotsInvite the whole town. We set no cap.
    • Mods supportedEco loads C# mods from the server Mods folder.
    • Every setting in reachAll .eco config files open in the browser.
    • Online 24/7Crops grow and the world ticks on while you are away.

    Manage it easily

    • File manager and full sFTPUpload worlds and mods over sFTP.
    • Backup SystemRestore the planet from the panel if a cycle goes wrong.
    • Game ChangerSwitch to another game on the same plan.
    • US and Europe locationsDallas, TX and Amsterdam, NL.

    Fast and protected

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3DUp to 5.7Ghz for a busy simulation.
    • DDR5 RAM and NVMeFast memory for the ecosystem, NVMe for saves.
    • DDoS protectionEvery server sits behind it.
    • Ready in 60 secondsWithin 60 seconds after payment.

    Eco server hosting for a planet that keeps living

    Eco is built around time. Trees regrow, animal populations rise and fall, pollution spreads and the meteor gets closer whether anyone is online or not. That only works properly on a server that never sleeps. With your own Eco server, citizens can log in at different hours, trade with each other and keep the town moving.

    We have your server ready within 60 seconds after payment. Eco needs at least 4 GB of RAM, so plans start at $3.69 USD a month, and all of them include unlimited slots, full sFTP access, backups and DDoS protection.

    Pick your RAM
    Eco screenshot: players building a village with a windmill and farmland

    Settings, worlds and Eco mods

    An Eco server keeps its settings in plain .eco files in the Configs folder. They cover the world generator, difficulty, skill gain, the meteor and the network name players see. Change them in our file manager and restart to apply.

    How to add mods to an Eco server

    Eco mods are written in C# and run on the server. Most are installed by placing their files in the server's Mods folder and restarting, and Eco also supports mods from mod.io. Read each mod's notes, because some change recipes and work best on a fresh world.

    Make a backup before a new cycle

    Many communities run Eco in cycles: a new world, a meteor, a finished civilization, then a fresh start. A backup at the end of each cycle keeps the old world safe if you ever want it back.

    Eco screenshot: players harvesting a large corn field next to a farmhouse
    Backups page in the TheGameHosting panel listing two backups with their size, creation date and checksum
    Location Changer in the TheGameHosting panel: the server runs in the United States, with a Switch button for Europe

    Laws, governments and the economy

    What makes an Eco server different from any other survival game is that players run it. Citizens claim land, set up a government, vote on laws, mint a currency and trade through stores. A law can tax fishing, protect a forest or ban a polluting machine, and the server enforces it.

    • Players specialize in professions, so everyone depends on everyone else.
    • The ecosystem reacts to what you do, so over-hunting and pollution have consequences.
    • The server's web page shows statistics, laws and the state of the world.

    Our Game Changer lists Eco next to the other games your plan runs. Want a factory game between cycles? Switch to Factorio or Satisfactory, after a backup.

    Eco cover art: an elk on a grassy cliff

    How much RAM does an Eco server need?

    Eco needs at least 4 GB of RAM on our servers, so 8 of our 9 plans run it, from 4 GB to 64 GB. Memory grows with the world size and with how much has been built on it:

    • A small world for a group of friends starts comfortably on the smaller plans.
    • Larger maps and towns with many buildings, roads and machines need more.
    • Public servers with dozens of citizens belong on the bigger plans.

    Slots are unlimited, so RAM is what sets your limit. Ask our support team about your world size and we will suggest a plan.

    TheGameHosting 3D character in a yellow hoodie holding a game controller

    Eco requires 4 GB RAM8 of our 9 plans run it, from 4 GB

    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
    • 8 GB
    • 10 GB
    • 12 GB
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB

    Hardware we own, in Dallas and Amsterdam

    Your planet runs on servers we bought and manage ourselves, not on rented capacity. Eco simulates every plant, animal and pollution cloud on top of all the player activity, so every plan runs on AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors up to 5.7Ghz with DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage.

    Host your planet in Dallas, TX (United States) or Amsterdam (Netherlands). In both places you get a 10 Gbps network, advanced cooling and UPS backup power, plus DDoS protection on every server.

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3D up to 5.7Ghz
    • DDR5 RAM
    • Samsung NVMe Storage
    • 10 Gbps Network
    • UPS Backup Power
    • Dallas, TX & Amsterdam, NL

    Real people on support

    Our team answers 24/7/365. Ask about a mod that breaks startup, a config change that will not stick or moving a world from your PC, and a person replies.

    • Live chat
    • Email
    • Ticket system
    Contact support

    Eco server questions

    Can't find your answer? Ask our support team.

    How long does it take to set up my Eco server?

    It is ready within 60 seconds after payment. You get the details by email and can start the server from the panel straight away.

    How much RAM does an Eco server need?

    Eco needs at least 4 GB of RAM on our servers, so plans start at $3.69 USD a month. Bigger maps, busy towns and many players all need more memory.

    Where do I change my Eco server settings?

    In the .eco files inside the Configs folder. They control the world generator, difficulty, skill gain, the meteor and the server name. Edit them in the file manager or over sFTP and restart.

    Can I install mods on my Eco server?

    Yes. Eco mods are written in C# and run on the server. Place their files in the Mods folder and restart, or use mods from mod.io. Take a backup first, since some mods change recipes.

    Can I change when the meteor hits?

    Yes. The meteor timing is one of the server settings, and you can also turn it off for a more relaxed world. Change it before the world is generated for the cleanest result.

    Do players need anything to join?

    Each player needs their own copy of Eco. They can find your server in the in-game server list or connect with its address.

    Can I move to another game later?

    Yes. Eco sits in our Game Changer with the other games your plan runs, such as Factorio or Satisfactory. Switch with no new plan to buy, after a backup.

    Where is my Eco server hosted?

    Your Eco server runs in Dallas, TX (United States) or Amsterdam (Netherlands), on machines we own in both: AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs, DDR5 RAM, Samsung NVMe storage and a 10 Gbps network.

    Do you have a discount code?

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

    Is TheGameHosting affiliated with Strange Loop Games?

    No. This site is not affiliated with Strange Loop Games, the developer of Eco.

    Start your Eco server today

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