Radiant Play review
A practical Australian-hosted option with hourly backups and mod support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Radiant Play provides managed Core Keeper server hosting on Sydney-based Australian hardware. It is aimed at Australian and New Zealand groups that want locally hosted multiplayer worlds, straightforward server management, and frequent backup coverage. Plans provide 4–8 GB of RAM, up to eight player slots, 20 GB of disk on the listed plans, a full control panel, and direct IP or Game ID connection methods. Automatic provisioning after payment also keeps the initial server setup focused on choosing a plan and connecting to the world.
Pricing is monthly, with Core starting at AUD 14 per month. Core includes 4 GB of RAM and supports up to four players. Cavern increases the allocation to 6 GB of RAM and supports up to eight players. Cavern+ costs AUD 20 per month and adds 8 GB of RAM while retaining support for up to eight players and adding content mods on a big world. The standout operational feature is the backup schedule: hourly automatic backups are paired with a daily server restart, giving groups a defined maintenance rhythm without requiring manual scheduling.
Radiant Play fits groups that value Australian hosting, frequent backups, mod support, and direct control over server files. Full file access is useful for content mods, while the control panel and two connection methods cover both administration and player access. The main trade-off is geographic focus: the service centers on Sydney-hosted hardware, so it is better suited to nearby players than groups seeking a broader choice of regions. Choose it for a small Australian or New Zealand Core Keeper community, especially one growing beyond four players or using a big world with content mods. Groups needing multiple locations or a broader game-hosting platform should look elsewhere.
Radiant Play pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Hourly automatic backups and daily server restarts
- Content mod support with full file access
- Automatic provisioning after payment on Sydney hardware
- Where it doesn't
- Only one server location is available
- The Core plan supports up to four players
- Core Keeper hosting is limited to web-based management
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