CS2D server hosting
Top down Counter-Strike rounds on a CS2D server you control
CS2D server hosting for the free top down shooter. Bomb, hostage, zombie and construction modes, Lua scripts and custom maps, with full file access over SFTP.
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- DDoS protected
- 24/7 support
- Live the moment you pay
- Split the billUp to 10 friends, own cards
- Custom plansAny RAM up to 32 GB
- Prepaid or monthly3 days to 1 year
- Live in 60 secondsNo setup, no waiting
- Cancel any timeNo contracts, ever
Pick your CS2D plan
Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.
Starter
1 GBThen $2.99/mo. $0.10 a day.
- 1 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Standard
2 GBThen $4.99/mo. $0.17 a day.
- 2 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Pro
4 GBThen $9.99/mo. $0.33 a day.
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
What comes set up on a CS2D server
Lua scripted modes
Drop Lua scripts into sys/lua to build RPG, minigame, admin or zombie servers on top of the base game.
Your own maps
Build maps in CS2D's editor, upload them to the maps folder and set the rotation in server.cfg.
Private room
Set a password in the panel and the server becomes a quiet room for your group's matches.
Free for everyone
CS2D is free on Steam, so nobody in your group has to buy anything to join.
A look inside CS2D
Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.
How much RAM does a CS2D server need?
Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.
| Your server | RAM | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Private match with a few friends | 1 GB | Starter$2.99/mo |
| Full server with custom maps | 2 GB | Standard$4.99/mo |
| Heavy Lua mod that keeps lots of data | 4 GB | Pro$9.99/mo |
This is the panel. Click around.
This is the CS2D panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.
CS2D Server
play.gamezservers.com:7777
[12:00:00] Starting CS2D server
[12:00:03] Loading world
[12:00:06] Server started on port 7777
[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.
Power
How to join your CS2D server
- 1
Install CS2D from Steam, it's free.
- 2
Launch the game and open Find Servers.
- 3
Use the option to connect by IP and enter
203.0.113.24. - 4
Enter the password from your panel if you set one.
Common problems
Server not in the list? It can take a minute to register after a start. Join by address in the meantime, or run usgn_addserver in the server console.
Lua errors on start: a broken script stops the rest from loading. Check the console output after a restart and fix or remove the script it names.
Players see missing tiles or sounds? Make sure custom maps and their tilesets sit in the right folders on the server so players can download them on join.
Server not responding
Make sure the server is online. Servers sleep after 4 days with nobody playing, and anyone with access can start them again from the dashboard in one click.
Use the server address
Do not use localhost, 127.0.0.1 or your own IP from a home hosting guide. Copy the exact address of the server.
No port forwarding or firewall changes
Opening ports on your router is only for hosting a server at home, so there is nothing to change to join this one. If Windows asks whether to let the game through the firewall, choose Allow.
Modding your CS2D server
CS2D's custom content is Lua scripts and maps, shared on the Unreal Software file archive. Scripts go in sys/lua and maps in the maps folder.
CS2D server hosting, explained
CS2D is Unreal Software's free top down take on Counter-Strike. You still plant and defuse bombs or rescue hostages, but from above, with extra modes like capture the flag, domination, construction where you build defenses, and zombies. It has been around since the early 2000s, has been free on Steam since 2017, and its community still builds maps in the built in editor and scripts whole modes in Lua.
Your own server is where that scripting pays off. You choose the map rotation, add Lua scripts for RPG, minigame or admin servers, and set your own rules for team balance and friendly fire. The panel sets the server name and a password if you want a private room. The file manager and SFTP give you the maps folder, sys/lua for scripts and server.cfg for everything else.
Lua is CS2D's real modding system. Scripts hook into almost every event in a round, which is how communities build class systems, shops, admin menus and whole custom game modes. The Unreal Software file archive has hundreds of them, from admin scripts like HC Admin Script to sound packs. Load them from server.cfg, restart, and watch the console for errors. Players download your custom maps from the server when they join.
CS2D is a small 2D game and its server needs very little. The game itself asks for 256 MB of RAM on a player's PC. 1 GB handles a match with friends and 2 GB a full server with custom maps and scripts. Only consider 4 GB if a large Lua mod stores a lot of data, and even then CPU is what you would notice first, not memory.
CS2D server guides
CS2D5 min readCS2D Server Not Showing in the Server List: How to Fix It
CS2D server missing from the U.S.G.N. list? Check sv_lan, the usgn.dat master server line, UDP 36963 and usgn_addserver. Step by step fixes.
ReadCS2D5 min readHow to Add Lua Scripts to a CS2D Server (Admin, Modes, Maps)
Install Lua scripts on a CS2D server: upload to sys/lua, load them from server.lua or autorun, set mp_luaserver, and read LUA ERROR lines when one breaks.
ReadCS2D5 min readHow to Host a CS2D Server (Dedicated Server Setup Guide)
Host a CS2D dedicated server: cs2d_dedicated plus the game files, sys/server.cfg, UDP port 36963, mapcycle, RCon and how friends join by IP.
ReadIncluded on every plan
- Always on DDoS protection
- 24/7 support from real people
- Low ping game hardware
- Live the moment you pay
- Your own address and port
- Live console with full access
- One click game actions
- One click backups
- Upgrade or cancel any time
Common questions
How many players can a CS2D server hold?
Our servers run with 12 player slots, which suits most maps. The game itself allows up to 32.
Is CS2D free to play?
Yes. CS2D is free on Steam, so your friends only need to download it to join.
Can I run Lua scripts and custom maps?
Yes. Upload maps to the maps folder and Lua scripts to sys/lua with the file manager or SFTP, then load them from server.cfg.
What game modes can I run?
Standard bomb and hostage maps, plus deathmatch, team deathmatch, construction and zombies. Lua scripts can add whole new modes on top.
How do I join a CS2D server by IP?
Open Find Servers in the game and connect by IP with the server's address. The default CS2D port is 36963.
How do I make my server private?
Set a password in the panel and restart. Players then need it to get in.
Do I need a big plan for CS2D?
No. The game asks for 256 MB of RAM on a player's PC, and the server is just as light. 1 or 2 GB covers almost every setup.
Is GamezServers affiliated with CS2D?
No. You rent and control your own dedicated CS2D server. GamezServers is not affiliated with the game's developer or publisher.
Can my friends and I split the cost?
Yes. At checkout choose "Me and my friends" and up to 10 people each pay their own share with their own card, on any plan length, from 3 days to a year. It is not a payment plan: nobody pays in parts over time, each friend simply pays their own share. You pay yours, send each friend their link, and the server starts straight away. Each share includes a $1 payment fee.
Can I build a custom plan?
Yes. Every game has a Build your own page: pick any amount of RAM up to 32 GB, any length from 3 days to 1 year, prepaid or a subscription, plus your server type and settings. A custom size costs 15% more per GB than the standard plans next to it.
Can I pay once instead of a subscription?
Yes. Pick Prepaid and pay once for 3 days, 30 days, 6 months or a year. Nothing renews: when the time is up the server pauses and keeps its world for 14 days. Add time or switch to a subscription from your panel any time. Short rentals cost more per day, since every server is set up from scratch.
How fast is setup, really?
Your server starts building the moment Stripe confirms payment. Most are online in under a minute, and the address and login appear on your dashboard automatically.
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