I'm developing an game that will require renting a server. The server will be used to store: scores, clans, friends(on/off), match making, lobby, chat. The game/match will be hosted by each player(to lower the cost). How much a server like this would cost? Any hosting recommendation? How much would it cost if the server host the games/matches too? Thanks.
Use webhosting, player.io or other similar services and it could cost you nothing, or nearly nothing. No need for anything fancy.