SYS_COMPUTE
Compute & Virtualization
XEON / EPYC · RAM · HYPERVISORS
Install multi-socket motherboards, allocate ECC DDR5 memory, configure CPU core pinning, and run hypervisors with isolated virtual machines.
HOMELABSERVER SIMULATOR
IN ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT · FIRST RELEASE COMING SOON
HOMELAB:
SERVER SIMULATOR
The ultimate realistic server infrastructure, homelab, and datacenter simulation game. Rack enterprise hardware, design VLAN networks, deploy Docker services, manage ZFS storage arrays, balance thermals, and keep the system alive.
TARGET PLATFORMGoogle Play (Android)
DEVELOPMENT STAGEAlpha Build In Progress
FIRST RELEASEReleasing Soon
RACK-42U // ALPHA RENDER
48-PORT 10GbE SFP+ SWITCHVLAN 10, 20, 30 Trunking active
2U DUAL-NODE COMPUTE64 Cores · 256GB ECC · Proxmox VE
4U 24-BAY ZFS STORAGE72 TB Raw · RAID-Z2 · 0 Errors
100%Authentic Logic
Real-world networking, storage pools, power limits, and thermal throttling.
42U+Full Rack Freedom
From a bedroom tabletop mini-PC to multi-rack datacenter server cages.
CLI & GUIDual Control Stack
Switch seamlessly between tactile 3D hardware racking and interactive CLI terminals.
IndieBy BuildWithVikesh
Crafted by passionate tech enthusiasts for homelabbers, sysadmins, and gamers.
01 // THE ARCHITECTURENOT JUST A TYCOON.
NOT JUST A TYCOON.
A COMPLETE LIVING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Homelab: Server Simulator by BuildWithVikesh treats every server, cable, and disk as an interdependent system. Every decision creates ripple effects across your infrastructure.
PHYSICS & LOGIC ENGINE
Everything Connects. Everything Matters.
Under-power a server? Your UPS battery drains in minutes. Route storage traffic through an unmanaged 100Mbps bottleneck? Your streaming microservices buffer and crash. Forget to tune chassis airflow? CPUs throttle under peak load.
Designed around a balance of 70% engaging gameplay and 30% realistic tech concepts, giving you the authentic thrill of solving real sysadmin puzzles without tedious cert exams.
Hardware Degradation & S.M.A.R.T. ChecksSimulated drive failures, bad sectors, and hot-spare resilvering.
Dynamic Power Grids & Battery RuntimesDual redundant power supplies, PDU load balancing, and battery alarms.
Real Network Topology & VLAN RoutingConfigure subnets, isolation rules, port bonding, and DNS servers.
SYSTEM TOPOLOGY // SIMULATION ENGINEONLINE
FIBER WAN1 Gbps / 1 Gbps
FIREWALL ROUTERVLAN 10 / 20 / 30
10GbE SFP+ CORE SWITCHLACP Port Trunking
COMPUTE NODE64C / 256GB
ZFS NAS ARRAY72TB RAID-Z2
DOCKER STACK12 Services
02 // CORE SUBSYSTEMSEVERY SYSTEM.
EVERY SYSTEM.
SIMULATED WITH PRECISION.
Explore the six core pillars that drive Homelab: Server Simulator by BuildWithVikesh.
SYS_NETWORK
Managed Networking
SWITCHES · VLANS · SFP+ · SUBNETS
Route physical and virtual traffic. Segment IoT, storage, and public services with 802.1Q VLANs, configure DHCP scopes, and saturate 10GbE DAC links.
SYS_STORAGE
Storage & RAID Arrays
ZFS · RAID-Z2 · NVME CACHE · BACKUPS
Build fault-tolerant storage pools. Manage SAS backplanes, configure hot spares, scrub arrays for bit rot, and schedule automated offsite snapshots.
SYS_POWER
Power & Redundancy
DUAL PSUS · SMART UPS · ATS · LOAD
Balance circuit breaker loads. Hook up uninterruptible power supplies, configure dual-feed redundant power supplies, and survive simulated grid blackouts.
SYS_COOLING
Thermal & Airflow Dynamics
FAN PROFILES · AIRFLOW · CFM · HEATMAP
Optimize cold aisle / hot aisle pressure. Customize high-RPM PWM fan curves, prevent thermal throttling, and manage ambient server room temperature.
SYS_SERVICES
Docker & Self-Hosted Apps
CONTAINERS · PROXIES · DNS · UPTIME
Spin up real self-hosted services including Pi-hole DNS, Nginx reverse proxies, Home Assistant, Nextcloud, Vaultwarden, and Grafana monitoring stacks.
03 // INTERACTIVE PREVIEWTAKE THE TERMINAL.
TAKE THE TERMINAL.
EXECUTE SIMULATOR COMMANDS.
Test drive the in-game command line interface. Click any command below to inspect simulated server metrics, ZFS storage arrays, Docker stacks, and incident triages.
04 // GAMEPLAY MECHANICSBUILD. CONFIGURE.
BUILD. CONFIGURE.
TROUBLESHOOT. SCALE.
Authentic Hardware Racking & Cabling
Slot servers into 1U, 2U, and 4U chassis rails. Connect CAT6a, DAC, and fiber optic patch cables into managed switches with realistic port assignment.
Interactive Linux CLI & OS Management
Access authentic terminal consoles. Execute shell commands, configure IP routing tables, inspect system logs with journalctl, and diagnose network drops.
Dynamic Disaster Drills & Triage
Experience realistic infrastructure incidents: sudden drive sector corruption, failing power supplies, cable disconnects, thermal alarms, and packet storms.
Progress from Bedroom Homelab to Enterprise Datacenter
Start with a single secondhand mini-PC in your bedroom. Earn resources by hosting uptime-critical services and expand into multi-rack enterprise colocation facilities.
05 // DEVELOPMENT TIMELINETHE ROADMAP.
THE ROADMAP.
FROM FIRST BUILD TO GLOBAL LAUNCH.
Follow the progress as BuildWithVikesh brings Homelab: Server Simulator to Google Play.
PHASE 01COMPLETED
Core Simulation Engine & Physics
Hardware slotting, power draw calculations, thermal modeling, and base rack mounting physics.
PHASE 02ACTIVE
OS, Network Stack & CLI Terminal
VLAN routing, ZFS pool management, Docker container orchestration, and interactive terminal console.
PHASE 03UPCOMING
Google Play Closed Alpha & Beta Testing
Mobile touch controls optimization, performance tuning, community feedback, and stability stress tests.
PHASE 04RELEASING SOON
First Public Release on Google Play
Global availability on the Google Play Store with full campaign mode, sandbox lab builder, and regular content updates.
OFFICIAL GOOGLE PLAY RELEASE
YOUR LAB
IS COMING ONLINE.
Homelab: Server Simulator is in active development. Be among the first to test the early builds, shape new hardware modules, and pre-register on Google Play.
PRE-REGISTER ONGoogle Play
↗Under Active Development · Releasing Soon
06 // FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFREQUENTLY ASKED
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS.
What is Homelab: Server Simulator by BuildWithVikesh?
Homelab: Server Simulator is an in-depth simulation and strategy game designed by BuildWithVikesh where you design, build, wire, configure, and maintain realistic server infrastructure. From a single homelab shelf to a multi-rack enterprise datacenter, you manage compute, networking, storage, power, and cooling.
When will the first release be available on Google Play?
The game is currently under active development. The first release is coming soon to the Google Play Store! You can pre-register on this page and follow the official BuildWithVikesh YouTube channel to receive beta updates and launch notifications.
How realistic is the server and network simulation?
Homelab: Server Simulator is built with a 70% gameplay / 30% realistic sysadmin balance. It simulates actual infrastructure concepts—such as 802.1Q VLANs, RAID-Z2 storage arrays, Docker container deployments, UPS battery backups, and thermal throttling—while ensuring an addictive, accessible gaming experience for everyone.
Can I customize server hardware, cabling, and software stacks?
Yes! You can choose individual server chassis, CPUs, ECC memory modules, SAS/NVMe drives, SFP+ network cards, cable management arms, and patch cables. On the software side, you can deploy hypervisors, manage storage pools, configure subnets, and host self-hosted services.
Who is developing Homelab: Server Simulator?
Homelab: Server Simulator is being developed by BuildWithVikesh—an indie developer and content creator dedicated to building authentic simulation games and technology experiences.
ABOUT THE CREATOR
DEVELOPED BY BUILDWITHVIKESH
Created by BuildWithVikesh, an independent software developer and tech enthusiast. The mission behind Homelab: Server Simulator is to make complex computer systems, networking architectures, and self-hosted infrastructure exciting, visual, and accessible through immersive simulation gaming.