Server-Admin Simulator

About This Game

Build. Manage. Dominate.

You didn't just rent some rack space. You built an empire.

Start with a single server in a rented closet and grow your operation into a full-scale datacenter powerhouse. In Server-Admin Simulator, every decision matters — from the hardware you install to the contracts you accept, the staff you hire, and the rivals you crush.

This is not just a tycoon game. It's a power trip.

Your Datacenter. Your Rules.

Every rack you bolt in. Every CPU you upgrade. Every contract you sign. It all adds up — or it doesn't, and you go bankrupt.

Build your infrastructure from the ground up:

• Purchase server racks with different cooling and power profiles

• Install and upgrade CPUs, RAM and network cards across multiple tiers

• Accept client contracts — from small websites to massive AI training clusters

• Balance income, energy costs, staff salaries and loan repayments

• Expand your datacenter room by room as your reputation grows

The market doesn't wait. Rivals will steal your clients. Random events will knock your servers offline at the worst possible moment. Your job is to stay online — no matter what.

Hire Smart. Manage Smarter.

You can't do it alone. Build your team:

• Cooling Engineers — keep your hardware from melting

• Security Experts — reduce the risk of random incidents

• Network Engineers — slash repair times

• System Administrators — automatically accept contracts while you sleep

Every employee levels up over time, becoming more effective the longer they work for you. But they also demand raises — and they will leave if you don't pay up.

The Dark Side of the Datacenter

Not all revenue streams are... official.

Unlock the underground side of the server business: run hacking operations against rival infrastructure, browse the Zero-Day market for exploits, and take on Government contracts that come with strings attached — and serious consequences if you fail.

• Simon-Says hacking minigame with scaling difficulty

• Zero-Day exploit market — buy, deploy, profit

• SLA penalties for downtime on high-stakes contracts

• Investigation system: push too hard and face the consequences

Walk the line between legitimate datacenter operator and digital criminal — or commit fully to one path. The story branches based on your choices.

A Story That Reacts to You

Server-Admin Simulator features a full branching campaign with two distinct endings:

↗ The Legal Path — build your reputation through legitimate contracts, acquire rivals and become the most trusted datacenter in the region.

↙ The Underground Path — embrace the shadows, dominate the black market and become the most feared operator in the network.

13 missions. Real consequences. No going back once you choose.

More Ways to Play

Difficulty Modes

Beginner -> Relaxed pace, lower penalties

Normal -> The intended experience

Hard -> Aggressive rivals, tighter margins

Ironman -> Permadeath economy — no second chances

Special Modes

• Endless Mode — no campaign end, just pure growth

• New Game+ — start over with prestige bonuses carried forward

Photo Mode

Capture your datacenter at its peak. Choose from multiple frame styles and share your build.

Steam Multiplayer — Competitive or Cooperative

Play with up to 4 friends over Steam — invite-only, no dedicated server, no manual IP entry required.

Choose your mode when you host:

• Competitive — every player runs their own independent datacenter. Race to be the first to hit the earnings target and track everyone's progress on a live scoreboard.

• Cooperative — all players jointly manage a single shared datacenter, together.

• Host from any save slot or start fresh

• Invite friends via the Steam overlay, or let them join in progress straight from their friends list

• Full lobby system with ready checks and force-start option

• Match history — track your past competitive results

• Mod sync verification — all players must run the same mods

Built for Modders

Everything in the game can be extended by the community.

The official ModSDK is available on GitHub and includes:

• Full C# interface with IntelliSense documentation

• Add hardware, contracts, staff, software, rivals and more

• Custom terminal commands, news headlines, seasonal events

• Zero-Day exploits for the hacking market

• 14 lifecycle hooks — react to any game event

• Localization support for DE, EN, FR and beyond

• Multiplayer-safe mod synchronization built in

• In-game Workshop browser — discover and subscribe to community mods without leaving the game

Key Features

• ✔ Deep tycoon simulation — hardware, contracts, staff, economy

• ✔ Branching story campaign with two distinct endings

• ✔ Hacking mechanics — minigame, Zero-Day market, underground ops

• ✔ 4-player Steam multiplayer — Competitive or Cooperative modes

• ✔ 4 difficulty modes + Endless Mode + New Game+

• ✔ Full mod support with official SDK on GitHub

• ✔ Photo mode with custom frames

• ✔ Achievements, daily & weekly challenges, and global/friends Steam leaderboards

• ✔ Localized in German, English and French

• ✔ Demo available — try before you buy

Can you keep the lights on — and stay out of prison?

Server-Admin Simulator. Go online.