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Risk of Rain 2: Set Up a Server on Your VPS

What you need to know about the Risk of Rain 2 Dedicated Server on your VPS, what alternatives are available, and how to install it with SteamCMD → Find out more

10 November 20263 min read0 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Steam offers a dedicated tool for Risk of Rain 2 called Risk of Rain 2 Dedicated Server. In principle, you can run a server with it on your VPS. However, this tool currently does not provide any server files. This guide explains the current situation, what alternatives you have, and how to set up the server once the files are available again.

Info

Risk of Rain 2 is not included in the Game Server Installer. You can only set up a server manually.

Requirements if the server files become available again

RequirementRisk of Rain 2
Operating systemWindows
Server filesRisk of Rain 2 Dedicated Server, SteamCMD app ID 1180760
Steam accountNot required; SteamCMD downloads the tool using anonymous
AccessRemote Desktop
Info

The Dedicated Server is designed for Windows only. If your VPS runs Linux, install a Windows server template via Settings > Reinstallation. This deletes all data on your VPS. Learn more in Server Reinstallation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Not at the moment. As of November 2026, the Risk of Rain 2 Dedicated Server (SteamCMD app ID 1180760) does not provide server files, only an empty placeholder.
No. Risk of Rain 2 is not included in the Game Server Installer, so you can only set up a server manually with SteamCMD.
One of you creates a lobby in the game's multiplayer mode and invites the others through Steam. The host has to play the whole time.

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