How do I deploy Node WebSocket Game Server on Railway?

You can deploy Node WebSocket Game Server on Railway by clicking the "Deploy Now" button on this page. Railway will automatically set up all the necessary services and configurations for you.

What are the system requirements?

Railway handles all the infrastructure requirements. You only need a web browser to deploy and manage your application.

Is this template free to use?

Yes, this template is free to use within your existing Railway account.

Can I customize this template?

Yes, you can fully customize this template. After deployment, you will have full control of what you've deployed in your Railway project.

How do I get support for this template?

You can get support through our community forum: node-js-web-socket-game-server-55ca81ad, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Node WebSocket Game Server with Railway

Room-based multiplayer WebSocket relay server using msgpack binary protocol. Handles peer connections, message relay, rate limiting, and health monitoring. Node.js + TypeScript.

About Hosting Node WebSocket Game Server

This template deploys a stateless WebSocket relay server that manages rooms and connections. Clients connect via ws:///ws/, get assigned a player ID, and all messages are relayed to peers in the same room using msgpack encoding. The server includes per-client rate limiting, keepalive ping/pong, origin allowlist, and /health + /metrics endpoints for monitoring and autoscaling.

Common Use Cases

Multiplayer browser games (2D/3D position sync, input relay)
Collaborative real-time apps (whiteboard, document editing)
Chat rooms with binary protocol efficiency
IoT dashboards with low-latency pub/sub
Prototyping networked apps without writing server logic

Dependencies

Node.js 20+
ws (WebSocket library)
@msgpack/msgpack (binary serialization)

Why Deploy on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. By deploying Node WebSocket Game Server on Railway, you get instant deploys from GitHub, automatic SSL, horizontal scaling, and built-in metrics — no Docker or infrastructure config required.