Open-source platform for one-click deployment and management of dedicated game servers.
Product memo
Ghost offers an open-source, self-hosted platform for deploying dedicated game servers on Hetzner Cloud. It simplifies setting up servers for popular games like Minecraft, Valheim, and Palworld, providing a one-click flow that manages Docker, SSH, and firewalls. This targets gamers and communities seeking control over their game environments without complex technical setup, leveraging their own cloud infrastructure for billing and data.
For who
Gamers and communities
Solves what
Easy deployment and management of dedicated game servers.
- One-click game deployment
- Open-source and self-hosted
- Hetzner Cloud integration
In their own words
Simple, beautiful game servers in under a minute.
Pick a game, pick a region, click start. Drop the IP in your group chat — no terminals, no toggles, no surprises. Oh and it's open source.
Open source, end to end
Commercial cues
Model
usage_based
Free tier
Yes
Trial
No
Operator context
Team
Indie / lean
Founded
May 2026
Platform
Web app
Audience
Developers
Social / footprint
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Open Source Commercial
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Small Team
Open-source game server deployment on user's Hetzner Cloud, targeting developers and gamers with a simple, self-hosted solution.
Unfair Advantages
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Exclusive Distribution Leverages Hetzner Cloud infrastructure for user's own billing and control.
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Unorthodox Pricing Free tier for basic use, low-cost Pro tier, user provides own infra.
Builder Lesson
Build an open-source tool that integrates deeply with a specific cloud provider for simplified user infrastructure.
Full Reasoning
Ghost shows how deep integration with a single cloud provider, like Hetzner Cloud, can simplify a complex workflow. By offering an open-source, self-hosted product, it builds trust and gives users full control over their infrastructure and billing. This approach creates a strong wedge: it targets technically inclined gamers and communities who want dedicated servers but not the usual setup hassle, simplifying a niche problem through focused integration and transparency.
About Ghost Expand
Ghost simplifies the often-complex task of deploying and managing dedicated game servers. It caters to gamers and communities who prefer self-hosting their infrastructure, offering an open-source platform that integrates directly with Hetzner Cloud.
The tool handles the technical heavy lifting, from Docker and SSH to firewall configurations, allowing users to launch servers for games like Minecraft, Valheim, and Palworld with a single click. This positioning gives users full control over their data and billing, serving those who prioritize transparency and autonomy in their gaming environments.