Host a HumanitZ Dedicated Server
HumanitZ is a co-op, isometric, open world survival game in a world ended by the zombie outbreak. As one of the few human survivors, try to last as long as "humanly" possible. The past can't be changed, but you can make a difference today for the future of humanity.
Hardware Requirements
Here's what you need to run a HumanitZ dedicated server.
Economy
Small private server, 1-4 players
Standard
Co-op server, 4-8 players
Pro
Large public server, 8-16 players
Start hosting from your own computer
Run a HumanitZ server on your desktop, laptop, VPS, or dedicated machine — GameCP automates Docker setup, resource allocation, and HumanitZ configuration instantly. Automatic port forwarding means your friends can connect without touching your router. Start local, scale to a VPS when you're ready.
Setup in 4 Steps
Skip the manual SteamCMD installation, port forwarding, and systemd configuration. Install on your own computer and start hosting instantly.
The Manual Way vs. GameCP
Manual Setup
- ✗Install SteamCMD manually
- ✗Configure 3+ firewall ports and router settings
- ✗Write systemd service files
- ✗SSH into server to edit configs
- ✗Requires a VPS or dedicated server
- ✗30-60 minutes if experienced
With GameCP
- One-click SteamCMD install
- Automatic port forwarding — no router config
- Host from your own PC, VPS, or dedicated server
- Docker container with auto-restart
- Visual config editor in browser
- Under 5 minutes total
Under the Hood
The full manual process to host a HumanitZ dedicated server on a VPS. Or install GameCP on your own computer and skip all of this.
Configure & Prepare
Set your server settings, then install Docker, SteamCMD, and pull the HumanitZ container image.
# Update system and install Docker sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y docker.io sudo systemctl enable --now docker # Create game server directory sudo mkdir -p /opt/gameserver # Install SteamCMD sudo mkdir -p /opt/steamcmd curl -sqL "https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz" | sudo tar zxvf - -C /opt/steamcmd # Server configuration export SAVE_NAME="DedicatedSaveMP" export ONLY_ALLOWED_PLAYERS="0" export SAVE_INTERVAL_SEC="300" export VITAL_DRAIN="0" export ZOMBIE_AMOUNT_MULTI="1" export PVP="1" export PERMA_DEATH="0" export ON_DEATH="2" export CLEAR_INFECTION="1" export WEAPON_BREAK="1" export EAGLE_EYE="1" export MULTIPLAYER_SLEEP="1" export NO_DEATH_FEEDBACK="0" export MAX_OWNED_CARS="3" export FOOD_DECAY="1" export LOOT_RARITY="2" export LOOT_RESPAWN="1" export LOOT_RESPAWN_TIMER="60" export PICKUP_RESPAWN_TIMER="90" export AIR_DROP="1" export AIR_DROP_INTERVAL="1" export ZOMBIE_DIFF_HEALTH="1" export ZOMBIE_DIFF_SPEED="2" export ZOMBIE_DIFF_DAMAGE="3" export ZOMBIE_DOG_MULTI="1" export HUMAN_DIFFICULTY="3" export HUMAN_AMOUNT_MULTI="1" export ZOMBIE_RESPAWN_TIMER="90" export HUMAN_RESPAWN_TIMER="90" export ANIMAL_RESPAWN_TIMER="90" export STARTING_SEASON="1" export DAYS_PER_SEASON="5" export DAY_DUR="40" export NIGHT_DUR="20" export BUILDING_HEALTH="1" export ALLOW_DISMANTLE="1" export ALLOW_HOUSE_DISMANTLE="1" export TERRITORY="1" export DECAY="3600" export PICKUP_CLEANUP="3000" export FAKE_BUILDING_CLEANUP="3000" export GEN_FUEL="1" export DOG_ENABLED="1" export DOG_NUM="8" export RECRUIT_DOG="1" export COMPANION_HEALTH="1" export COMPANION_DMG="1" export RCON_ENABLED="true" export AUTO_UPDATE="1" # Pull the container image docker pull ghcr.io/ptero-eggs/steamcmd:debian
Install Server Files via SteamCMD
Download the HumanitZ dedicated server using Steam App ID 2728330.
# Download HumanitZ server files (App ID: 2728330)
/opt/steamcmd/steamcmd.sh \
+force_install_dir /opt/gameserver \
+login ${STEAM_USER} \
+app_update 2728330 -beta linuxbranch validate \
+quitOpen Firewall Ports
HumanitZ requires 3 ports to be open for game traffic and queries.
sudo ufw allow 7777/udp sudo ufw allow 27015/udp sudo ufw allow 8888/tcp
Launch the Server
Start the HumanitZ server using the configuration from Step 1.
docker run -d \ --name humanitz-server \ -p 7777:7777/udp \ -p 27015:27015/udp \ -p 8888:8888/tcp \ -e SAVE_NAME="DedicatedSaveMP" \ -e ONLY_ALLOWED_PLAYERS="0" \ -e SAVE_INTERVAL_SEC="300" \ -e VITAL_DRAIN="0" \ -e ZOMBIE_AMOUNT_MULTI="1" \ -e PVP="1" \ -e PERMA_DEATH="0" \ -e ON_DEATH="2" \ -e CLEAR_INFECTION="1" \ -e WEAPON_BREAK="1" \ -e EAGLE_EYE="1" \ -e MULTIPLAYER_SLEEP="1" \ -e NO_DEATH_FEEDBACK="0" \ -e MAX_OWNED_CARS="3" \ -e FOOD_DECAY="1" \ -e LOOT_RARITY="2" \ -e LOOT_RESPAWN="1" \ -e LOOT_RESPAWN_TIMER="60" \ -e PICKUP_RESPAWN_TIMER="90" \ -e AIR_DROP="1" \ -e AIR_DROP_INTERVAL="1" \ -e ZOMBIE_DIFF_HEALTH="1" \ -e ZOMBIE_DIFF_SPEED="2" \ -e ZOMBIE_DIFF_DAMAGE="3" \ -e ZOMBIE_DOG_MULTI="1" \ -e HUMAN_DIFFICULTY="3" \ -e HUMAN_AMOUNT_MULTI="1" \ -e ZOMBIE_RESPAWN_TIMER="90" \ -e HUMAN_RESPAWN_TIMER="90" \ -e ANIMAL_RESPAWN_TIMER="90" \ -e STARTING_SEASON="1" \ -e DAYS_PER_SEASON="5" \ -e DAY_DUR="40" \ -e NIGHT_DUR="20" \ -e BUILDING_HEALTH="1" \ -e ALLOW_DISMANTLE="1" \ -e ALLOW_HOUSE_DISMANTLE="1" \ -e TERRITORY="1" \ -e DECAY="3600" \ -e PICKUP_CLEANUP="3000" \ -e FAKE_BUILDING_CLEANUP="3000" \ -e GEN_FUEL="1" \ -e DOG_ENABLED="1" \ -e DOG_NUM="8" \ -e RECRUIT_DOG="1" \ -e COMPANION_HEALTH="1" \ -e COMPANION_DMG="1" \ -e RCON_ENABLED="true" \ -e AUTO_UPDATE="1" \ -v /opt/gameserver:/opt/gameserver \ -w /opt/gameserver \ ghcr.io/ptero-eggs/steamcmd:debian \ ./HumanitZServer/Binaries/Linux/HumanitZServer-Linux-Shipping TSSGame -log -port=7777 -queryport=27015 -steamservername=""
Or skip all of this
GameCP automates every step above: Docker, SteamCMD, port forwarding, startup, and config. Install on your own PC and deploy a HumanitZ server in under 5 minutes.
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