Survival & Sandbox Guides
Boss strategies, base-building blueprints, crafting trees, and progression routes for the survival, sandbox, and open-world games we cover, from Valheim and Rust to Palworld and Enshrouded.
Satisfactory Beginner's Guide: Build Your First Factory (2026)
New to Satisfactory? This beginner's guide walks you through landing, your first miner, automating parts, and avoiding the mistakes that trap new pioneers. Solo and co-op friendly.
How to Fix V Rising 'Connection Timed Out' and Server Lag (2026)
Experiencing 'Connection Timed Out', rubberbanding, or severe lag in V Rising? Here is the ultimate guide to troubleshooting and fixing your vampire server.
How to Fix Valheim Multiplayer Lag and Desync (2026 Guide)
Tired of Valheim multiplayer lag and chest desync? Discover the most effective ways to fix network issues, optimize your gameplay, and play smoothly with friends.
Enshrouded Multiplayer Guide: Co-op Setup & Tips (2026)
Complete guide to Enshrouded multiplayer. How to set up a dedicated server, invite friends, coordinate your group, and get the most out of 16-player co-op.
Best Enshrouded Base Locations: Where to Build in Embervale (2026)
The best base locations in Enshrouded for every stage of the game. Starter spots, mid-game fortresses, and endgame outposts with pros, cons, and building tips.
Enshrouded Beginner's Guide: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
New to Enshrouded? This beginner's guide covers everything from character creation to defeating your first boss. Tips for solo and co-op play.
5 Common Minecraft Server Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Learn the most common mistakes new server owners make and how to avoid them for a smoother experience.
Top 10 Minecraft Plugins Every Server Needs in 2024
The essential plugins that every Minecraft Paper/Spigot server should have installed for the best player experience.
Best Minecraft Server Hosting in 2024: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about choosing Minecraft server hosting in 2024. Compare Paper vs Forge vs Vanilla, understand RAM requirements, and find the best value.
Hytale Beginner's Guide: Your First Hours in Early Access
New to Hytale now that it is in Early Access? Here is what to do first: pick the right mode, survive your first night, learn combat, and find your feet in the world of Orbis.
Abiotic Factor Beginner Guide: Your First Hours in GATE
A practical Abiotic Factor beginner guide covering jobs, survival needs, crafting, skills, and a safe first base before you push deeper into the facility.
Abiotic Factor Base Building Guide: Power, Storage, Food, and Safe Rooms
How to build a practical Abiotic Factor base with power, crafting, storage, beds, food, defenses, and co-op roles before pushing deeper into GATE.
Windrose Best Base Locations: How to Pick a Coastal Home Port
How to choose the best base location in Windrose using coast access, resources, and safety, instead of chasing a single perfect spot.
Windrose Tier List: Progression, Threats, Combat, and Resources Ranked
A ranked Windrose tier list covering what to prioritize first, which threats to fear, the best combat options, and the resources that gate progression.
Windrose Fast Travel Guide: Bell, Points, Ketch Travel, and Co-op Quirks
How Windrose fast travel works, when the Fast Travel Bell unlocks, where to place Fast Travel Points, and what co-op groups should test.
Windrose Beginner Guide: What to Do First After the Shipwreck
A practical Windrose starter route covering first tools, food buffs, base setup, ship repair, sailing, fast travel, and early co-op roles.
Enshrouded Gear Upgrades and Runes Guide: What Changed in Update 8
Update 8 expands Enshrouded gear upgrades to armor, shields, wards, rings, tools, and more. Here is how runes, Survivor roles, and old gear conversion work.
Enshrouded Skill Tree Rework: What to Spend First After Update 8 Resets Your Build
Update 8 refunds Enshrouded skill points and rebuilds the skill tree. Here is how to respec into Battlemage, Tank, Ranger, or Wizard without wasting your first points.
Enshrouded Adventure Sharing Guide: How Update 8 Changes Building and World Sharing
Adventure Sharing lets Enshrouded players upload, browse, and visit community worlds. Here is how the new Update 8 system works and what builders should prepare.
Valheim Food Guide: Best Foods for Health, Stamina, and Eitr
What to eat in Valheim for maximum health, stamina, and Eitr. The best three-food combos for every biome, from Meadows to the Mistlands.
Valheim Farming Guide: Crops, Bees, and a Self-Sufficient Base
How to farm in Valheim. Unlock the Cultivator, grow carrots, turnips, onions, barley, and flax, and set up bees for an endless food supply.
Subnautica 2 Beginner's Guide: Surviving Your First Hours
New to Subnautica 2 Early Access? Manage oxygen, scan everything, build your first base, and avoid early deaths with this beginner walkthrough.
Subnautica 2 Base Building Guide: Power, Hull, and Layout
Build a base that survives the deep in Subnautica 2. Learn hull integrity, power options, smart layouts, and what to build first in Early Access.
Satisfactory Power & Logistics Guide: Best Generators and How to Move Parts
Master the two systems that make or break a Satisfactory factory: power generation and logistics. Ranked generators, transport methods, and a scaling roadmap.
Rust Beginner's Guide: How to Survive Your First Wipe in 2026
New to Rust? Learn how to survive your first wipe — early gathering, building a raid-proof starter base, the workbench tech tree, and the guns and tools that matter.
Enshrouded Build Guide: Best Skill-Tree Builds and Who to Rescue First
Pick the right Enshrouded build from the start. A breakdown of the best combat builds — Battlemage, Tank, Wizard, Ranger — plus which Survivor NPCs to rescue first.
V Rising Tier List 2026: Best Weapons, Blood Types & Bosses Ranked
The complete V Rising tier list: every weapon, blood type, and V Blood boss ranked S to D for PvE, with each pick linked to its full wiki page.
Subnautica 2 Tier List 2026: Best Tools, Vehicles & Creature Threats
The complete Subnautica 2 tier list: tools, vehicles, and creature danger ranked for general play, each pick linked to its wiki page.
Soulmask Tier List 2026: Best Weapons, Masks & Tames Ranked
The complete Soulmask tier list: weapon classes, mask paths, and tamed animals ranked for PvE, each pick linked to its full wiki page.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Tier List 2026: Best Crests, Silk Skills & Bosses
The complete Silksong tier list: Crests and Silk Skills ranked for general play, plus a boss difficulty board, each pick linked to its wiki page.
Palworld Tier List 2026: Best Combat Pals, Workers & Mounts Ranked
The complete Palworld tier list: the best Pals for combat, base work, and travel ranked S to D, with key picks linked to their wiki pages.
Once Human Tier List 2026: Best Deviations, Bosses & Scenarios Ranked
The complete Once Human tier list: Deviations and bosses ranked for PvE, plus which scenario to play, each pick linked to its wiki page.
Minecraft Tier List 2026: Most Dangerous Mobs & Best Materials Ranked
A Minecraft tier list ranking mobs and bosses by danger and materials by value for survival, each pick linked to its wiki page.
Grounded 2 Tier List 2026: Best Weapons, Armor & Buggies Ranked
The complete Grounded 2 tier list: weapons, armor sets, and Buggy mounts ranked S to D for general play, each pick linked to its wiki page.
Abiotic Factor Tier List 2026: Best Weapons, Tools & Enemy Threats
The complete Abiotic Factor tier list: weapons, tools, and enemy threat ranked for co-op survival, each pick linked to its wiki page.
How to Prepare Your Valheim Server for the Deep North 1.0 Update
A step-by-step tutorial to get your Valheim dedicated server ready for the September 9 Deep North 1.0 launch: backups, mods, world prep, gear checklist, and crossplay setup.
Enshrouded Best Weapons & Armor: Complete Tier List (2026)
Ranking every weapon type and armor set in Enshrouded. Best builds for Warrior, Ranger, and Mage, plus crafting requirements for endgame gear.
How to Make a Minecraft Server in 2026 (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to create your own Minecraft server and play with friends. This beginner-friendly guide covers every method — from one-click hosting to self-hosting.
Mastering Magic in Hytale: A Complete Guide to Spells and Essence
Unlock the secrets of the Arcanist Workbench. Learn how to gather Essence, craft powerful staves, and master the elements in Hytale.
The Ultimate Hytale Dungeon Guide: Zones, Mobs, and Loot
Prepare for your first expedition. We break down the dangers of the Emerald Grove, the secrets of the Howling Sands, and how to survive Hytale's toughest dungeons.
Hytale Building Masterclass: Top Tips for Epic Creations
From intricate roof designs to custom furniture, learn how to take your builds to the next level with our expert building guide.
Hytale Early Access is Here: The Ultimate Server Hosting Guide
Hytale has finally arrived! Here is everything you need to know about the Early Access launch and how to set up your own dedicated server for friends instantly.
V Rising: Invaders of Oakveil Update Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about V Rising's massive 1.1 update. Master the new Oakveil biome, craft legendary gear with the Fusion Forge, and dominate the PvP Arena.
Valheim Best Weapons Guide: From Early Game to Ashlands (2026)
Dominate the 10th world with our ultimate weapon tier list. Discover the best swords, axes, and magic staffs in Valheim, including the new Thundering Ashlands gear.
Valheim Tier List 2026: Best Skills, Weapons, and Armor Ranked
Master Valheim with our comprehensive tier list guide. Discover which skills to level first, the best weapons for each biome, and armor sets that will keep you alive.
Palworld Breeding Guide: Best Combinations, Fusion Pals, and Stat Inheritance
Master Pal breeding in Palworld with our complete guide. Learn the best breeding combinations, how fusion Pals work, and tips for getting perfect stats.
Palworld Base Building Guide: Best Locations, Automation, and Optimization
Build the perfect Palworld base with our complete guide. Learn the best locations, how to automate with Pals, and optimize your base for maximum efficiency.
Valheim Boss Guide: How to Find, Summon, and Defeat All Bosses
Complete guide to defeating all 5 Valheim bosses. Learn locations, summoning items, combat strategies, and rewards for each boss fight.
Best Valheim Base Building Tips and Location Ideas
Master base building in Valheim with location guides, structural integrity tips, and creative design ideas for your Viking fortress.
V Rising Boss Guide: How to Find and Defeat All V Blood Carriers
Complete guide to tracking and defeating V Blood bosses in V Rising. Learn locations, combat strategies, abilities unlocked, and recommended gear levels.
V Rising Blood Types Guide: Best Blood for Every Playstyle
Master the V Rising blood system. Learn all blood types, quality effects, and which blood is best for combat, crafting, farming, and exploration.
Palworld Dedicated Server Hosting Guide 2024
Everything you need to know about setting up and hosting a dedicated server for Palworld. Learn about system requirements, configuration settings, and performance tips.
How to Set Up a Valheim Server: Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to hosting your own Valheim dedicated server, configuring settings, and connecting with friends.
How to Install Mods on Your Minecraft Server in 1 Click
Learn how to install mods on your Minecraft server using HostedGG's revolutionary 1-click mod manager. No SFTP, no complexity.
How to Set Up a Rust Server: Complete 2024 Guide
Step-by-step guide to setting up your own Rust dedicated server with Oxide plugins, custom maps, and optimal configuration.
How to Play Valheim With Friends: Complete Multiplayer Guide
Every way to play Valheim multiplayer explained — join codes, dedicated servers, crossplay, and port forwarding. Step-by-step instructions for Steam, Xbox, and Game Pass players.
Valheim Dedicated Server vs Hosted Server: Which Is Better?
Should you self-host your Valheim dedicated server or use a hosting provider? We compare cost, performance, setup time, and reliability to help you decide.
How to Set Up a Satisfactory Dedicated Server: Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to hosting your own Satisfactory dedicated server for building massive factories with friends.
Rust Naval Update: Complete Guide to Ships, Deep Sea & Modular Boats
Everything you need to know about the Rust Naval Update. Covers modular boat building, the Deep Sea biome, Ghost Ships, the Floating City, and updated naval combat.
Minecraft Server Types Explained: Paper vs Forge vs Vanilla vs BungeeCord
Not sure which Minecraft server type to choose? We break down Paper, Forge, Vanilla, and BungeeCord — what each does, who it's for, and when to use it.
Every Way to Play Minecraft — All Server Types, Mods & Modpacks at HostedGG
HostedGG supports 7 Minecraft server types, 250+ modpacks, and thousands of mods. Paper, Forge, Fabric, Purpur, Spigot, Vanilla, and BungeeCord — all with instant setup.
How to Set Up an Enshrouded Server: Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to hosting your own Enshrouded dedicated server, from choosing a plan to conquering the Shroud with up to 16 friends.
Cheapest Rust Server Hosting in 2026: Prices Compared
Looking for affordable Rust server hosting? We compare the cheapest Rust hosting providers, plans, and features to help you find the best deal.
Top 10 Hytale Features Everyone Is Excited For
From in-game movie making to procedurally generated dungeons, here are the top 10 groundbreaking features coming to Hytale.
How to Host a Hytale Server: The Ultimate Guide (2026)
Learn how to set up your own Hytale dedicated server. We cover requirements, installation steps, port forwarding, and configuring your first world.
V Rising Invaders of Oakveil: Everything You Need to Know About the Massive 1.1 Update
The Oakveil Woodlands await, vampire. Here's your complete guide to V Rising's biggest update yet, featuring new bosses, a revamped progression system, and PvP that won't make you cry.
10 Best Valheim Mods You Need to Try in 2026
Transform your Viking adventure with these essential Valheim mods. From quality of life improvements to game-changing features, discover the top mods that will enhance your gameplay experience.
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