An Ark Dedicated Server Manager
It uses user local systemd file for low overhead server management.
git clone https://github.com/maruel/ark-serman
cd ark-serman
# Not sure if really needed under systemd:
./rsc/increase_limits.sh
# Install both steamcmd and the Ark Dedicated Server:
./rsc/update_ark.sh
# Install ark-serman as a systemd service:
./rsc/install_systemd.sh
See https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD for more information.
All the data ends up in ~/.local/share/Steam and ~/.steam.
Start the game more quickly on Windows by creating a shortcut with:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe" -applaunch 346110 +connect <ip>:<queryport> +password <PASSWORD>