Minecraft, CS2, Valheim
and other servers live in under a minute
Pick a game, deploy a server, and start playing. Control everything from the browser. Stop paying when nobody is online.
Wake latency
<60s
Idle protection
Auto-sleep
Control surface
REST · CLI · MCP
No credit card required to start. Wake it when friends show up, stop it when they leave.
How it works
Choose your game
Pick from 9 supported games. Each preset is pre-configured and ready to run.
Pick a size
Select RAM, CPU, and max-player count to match your needs and budget.
Deploy and play
Your server is live in under a minute. Get the connection address and invite friends.
Pay per day
No monthly subscription. Start and stop whenever you like. Only pay for uptime.
API-first
REST API, CLI, and MCP server. Manage servers programmatically or via AI agents.
Auto-sleep
Set an idle timeout and Bastion stops your server automatically — no surprise bills.
Built for the way gamers actually play
Purpose-built for game servers, not a generic cloud with a game skin.
Pay only when you play
Billing stops when your server stops. Auto-sleep shuts it down when players leave.
No command line required
Deploy, configure, RCON, and backups — all from the browser.
Your world data is yours
Persistent volumes survive restarts. Download full backups anytime.
Games
Pre-configured and ready to run. Pick a game and deploy.
Minecraft (Java Edition)
The original Minecraft experience. Supports Paper, Spigot, Fabric, Forge, and vanilla.
Minecraft (Bedrock Edition)
Cross-play server for mobile, console, and Windows. Connect from any Bedrock Edition device.
Counter-Strike 2
Competitive FPS. Requires a Steam Game Server Login Token (GSLT).
Valheim
Viking survival and exploration. Persistent world with automatic backups.
Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Classic 2D sandbox adventure game with deep multiplayer support.
Rust
Open-world survival with base building, crafting, and intense PvP. The iconic survival game.
More Games
Same pricing model, same dashboard.
Factorio
Factorio
Build and manage automated factories. Supports multiplayer with friends or dedicated solo play.
Palworld
Palworld
Catch, breed, and battle Pals in a vast open world. Supports up to 32 players per server.
ARK: Survival Evolved
ARK
Survive and thrive in a world of dinosaurs. Hunt, tame, breed, and build on customizable maps.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost?
- Pricing starts as low as $0.20/day for small servers (e.g. Terraria, Minecraft Bedrock) and $0.30/day for Minecraft Java. You only pay while your server is running — stop it and billing stops. View the full pricing breakdown at our pricing page.
- How long does it take to set up?
- Under a minute. Pick a game, choose a size, give your server a name, and click Deploy. We handle the rest — networking, persistent storage, the works.
- Do I need technical knowledge?
- Not at all. If you can fill out a form, you can run a game server on Bastion. No Linux, no SSH, no firewall rules. For power users, there's also a REST API, CLI, and MCP server.
- Can I stop my server and restart it later?
- Yes — and that's the whole point. Stop your server between gaming sessions and you won't be billed. Restart it anytime and your world data is exactly where you left it.
- What is auto-sleep?
- Auto-sleep automatically stops your server after a configurable idle period (e.g., 30 minutes with no players connected). No more forgetting to shut down and getting a surprise bill.
- Is my game data safe?
- Yes. Your world files and config are stored on a persistent volume. You can also create manual backups at any time and download the archive — your data is always yours.
Still have questions? Check our status page or see full pricing details.
Ready to play?
No credit card required. Stop the server when you're done and billing stops too.