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GameWarden

Freemium#32 of 32 in Game Server Control Panels

GameWarden: A focused, free-to-use panel for managing ARK and Palworld on your own Windows host. Ranked #32 of 32 in Game Server Control Panels by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for simple ARK and Palworld administration.

6.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Simple ARK and Palworld administration
Free plan
Yes
Supported games
ARK: Survival Ascended; ARK: Survival Evolved; Palworld
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free core access with provisioning and server lifecycle controls
- Browser-based remote administration with invited administrator access
- Scheduled ARK backups and CurseForge mod management
Where it doesn't
- Verified game coverage centers on ARK and Palworld
- Requires a Windows machine running the self-hosted application
- Active alpha development may not suit production-critical operations

Our verdict on GameWarden

GameWarden is a Windows host application with a browser dashboard for people who run dedicated game servers on their own machines. It supports ARK: Survival Ascended, ARK: Survival Evolved, and Palworld, with tools to create, import, start, stop, restart, update, and monitor supported servers. Operators can edit game settings, manage ARK INI configuration, invite trusted administrators, and view host health, player counts, server state, and problem states. The free-to-use model makes it a practical fit for straightforward self-hosted administration rather than broad, multi-game infrastructure management.

Its strongest feature depth is around ARK administration. GameWarden supports automatic and scheduled save-data backups for ARK: Survival Ascended, while CurseForge integration lets operators browse and manage supported ARK mods. The browser dashboard separates remote administration from direct machine access, which is useful when trusted administrators need server controls without access to the host computer. This combination gives ARK operators a focused set of lifecycle, configuration, backup, monitoring, and mod-management tools in one interface.

The trade-off is scope. Verified coverage is limited to the three listed games, and the deployment model requires a Windows host running the application. GameWarden is also in active alpha development, so teams seeking a mature panel for a wider game catalog or broader integrations should consider a more expansive alternative. It fits individuals and small groups that want direct control of their own ARK or Palworld servers, especially where remote administration and ARK backups matter. It is less suitable for operators managing varied game portfolios or requiring a more established production platform.

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GameWarden pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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GameWarden fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Supported games	ARK: Survival Ascended; ARK: Survival Evolved; Palworld
Deployment model	Self_hosted
Server provisioning	Yes
Mods and plugins	Yes
Scheduled backups	Yes
Managed server limit	Not verified
Role access controls	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: CurseForge
Pricing	Free plan
Website	krustystudios.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

GameWarden integrations

GameWarden lists 1 integrations on its own site.

CurseForge

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