Physgun review
A low-cost hosting option with strong technical controls and a limited regional footprint.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Physgun is a hosting provider for game servers, web hosting, VPS hosting, and dedicated servers. Its game-server offering is aimed at individual server owners, gaming communities, creators, studios, and small teams that want direct administrative control rather than a basic managed setup. The platform includes a custom game server control panel, live console access, SSH, SFTP, file management, automated backups, scheduled tasks, databases, and DDoS protection.
Pricing needs careful interpretation for Team Fortress 2 buyers. The $3-per-month Beginner plan is a web-hosting plan with 5GB NVMe SSD storage, 5GB bandwidth, and 2 SQL databases. The $7.50-per-month Professional plan adds unmetered NVMe SSD storage, unmetered bandwidth, and unmetered SQL databases. Game-server pricing starts higher and varies by game, so these two listed web-hosting tiers should not be treated as Team Fortress 2 server prices. A one-day free trial is documented for Rust and Garry’s Mod servers.
The strongest fit is a technically confident operator who values access and customization. One-click installation supports mods, plugins, and modpacks, while Git support, CurseForge, and Steam Workshop provide useful ecosystem connections. MySQL hosting, backups, and scheduled tasks extend the service beyond basic game-server deployment. Regions are Chicago in the United States and London in the United Kingdom, which keeps the location choice straightforward but limited. Buyers seeking clearly stated Team Fortress 2 capacity or broader regional coverage should compare alternatives with those specifications. Physgun suits low-cost technical control; it is less suitable when game-specific capacity transparency is the main requirement.
Physgun pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Console, SSH, file management, Git, and scheduled task controls
- One-click mod, plugin, and modpack installation
- Backups, MySQL hosting, DDoS protection, and 24/7 human support
- Where it doesn't
- The $3 monthly starting price applies to web hosting, not game servers
- Only Chicago and London regions are listed
- No Team Fortress 2-specific capacity details are provided
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