The latest articles on DEV Community by Oliver Bláha (@oliver_blaha). https://dev.to/oliver_blaha https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4212617%2F7238849a-819c-4324-af59-2e89e1b8d0a9.png https://dev.to/oliver_blaha en Oliver Bláha Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:43:57 +0000 https://dev.to/oliver_blaha/server-empire-build-your-own-datacenter-right-in-your-browser-4dki https://dev.to/oliver_blaha/server-empire-build-your-own-datacenter-right-in-your-browser-4dki <p>A small home lab can grow into a successful server company. In Server Empire, you buy hardware, take on contracts, and decide where to invest your hard-earned money. The game runs directly in your browser, and you can start playing as a guest.</p> <p>You begin with a home lab, a Raspberry Pi, and a budget of $5,000 in-game currency. You can also claim a one-time bonus of $2,500 from the dashboard. From there, it's up to you whether to invest in a more powerful server, expand your network, or upgrade your cooling and backup power systems.</p> <p>Every contract requires a certain amount of capacity. A small web hosting project can be handled by a beginner company, while more demanding computing tasks and AI services require better hardware and a stronger reputation. There are 24 available contracts, and you can run several simultaneously if you have enough processing power. You'll also need to keep an eye on operating costs and service availability.</p> <p>You can view all your equipment in an interactive datacenter, where you can move servers between different positions. A 2D view is also available. Research and progression unlock new opportunities and larger datacenters. You can compare your company's growth on the leaderboard, which also features six clearly labeled AI competitors.</p> <p>Ready to build your server empire?</p> <p>Play : <a href="https://serverempire.oliverblaha.cz" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://serverempire.oliverblaha.cz</a></p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F2vhl2qcfg1zkmqbem3ox.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F2vhl2qcfg1zkmqbem3ox.png" alt=" " width="800" height="500"></a></p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fglzwoplta9z5hqepiasr.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fglzwoplta9z5hqepiasr.png" alt=" " width="800" height="500"></a></p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fmxpmk2s2jpl2dunr815t.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fmxpmk2s2jpl2dunr815t.png" alt=" " width="800" height="500"></a></p> gamedev hardware startup