VPN for gaming — steadier connections to game servers
TukTukVPN helps keep online gaming stable by pairing you with a server near the game's servers (Singapore, Tokyo, LA, Bangkok, London) and auto-switching between the Hysteria2 and WireGuard protocols to reduce stutter and avoid ISP throttling. Free 7-day trial.
- The in-app Gaming mode automatically picks a low-latency protocol (Hysteria2 / WireGuard)
- Servers in 5 cities: Singapore, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Bangkok, London
- Helps avoid ISP speed throttling and reach game servers in other regions
- Unlimited bandwidth, 5–10 devices per account
- Free 7-day trial with no card, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best for | Playing games hosted on overseas servers, avoiding ISP throttling, reaching game servers/stores in other regions |
| Supported protocols | VLESS+Reality, Hysteria2, WireGuard/AmneziaWG — the app switches automatically based on network conditions |
| Protocols suited to gaming | Hysteria2 (QUIC/UDP-based, resilient on lossy networks) and WireGuard (low overhead) |
| Server locations in the app | Singapore, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Bangkok, London |
| Bandwidth | Unlimited on full plans (free trial capped at 50GB) |
| Devices per account | 5 devices (monthly) / 10 devices (yearly and 2-year) |
| In-app modes | Gaming / Streaming / Privacy / Access — pick one in the app and it tunes protocol and routing for the job |
| Free trial | 7 days, no card required — limited to 50GB / 2 devices |
| Plans | Monthly / yearly / 2-year |
| Payment methods | PromptPay, credit/debit card, TrueMoney, and crypto (via BTCPay) |
| Guarantee | 30-day money-back |
| Data policy | No-logs stance — this is our policy; it has not yet been audited by an external third party |
How a VPN helps with gaming
A VPN doesn't directly make your internet faster, but it helps in two main situations. The first is when your internet service provider (ISP) throttles gaming traffic or international routes. Sending traffic through the VPN's encrypted tunnel means the ISP can no longer see what kind of traffic it is, so targeted throttling can be avoided.
The second is routing. Sometimes the route your ISP picks to an overseas game server is more roundabout than it needs to be. Connecting through a TukTukVPN server near the game server (for example Tokyo or Singapore for Asian servers) can give you a more direct, steadier path.
Which protocols are best for gaming
TukTukVPN picks the protocol automatically, but for gaming it usually lands on Hysteria2 or WireGuard. Both are designed for low overhead and fast response: Hysteria2 runs on QUIC/UDP, so it copes well with lossy networks (like Wi-Fi or mobile data), while WireGuard has a small codebase and a fast handshake.
If your network detects and blocks VPN traffic, the app switches to VLESS+Reality, which disguises traffic as ordinary HTTPS browsing so you can keep playing — no manual setup needed.
Reaching game servers and stores in other regions
Some players want to join servers in a region they're not in, or shop another country's game store. Picking a server in the app (Singapore, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Bangkok, London) places your IP address in that region. Whether this is allowed depends on each game's and store's rules — TukTukVPN provides the connection, but we don't guarantee every service permits it. Always check the game's terms of service first.
Honest limitations you should know
A VPN only helps in certain cases. If the direct route from your ISP to the game server is already good, adding a middle server can raise your ping instead of lowering it. That's why we don't claim fixed ping reductions. The best approach is to use the free 7-day trial to test with the games and servers you actually play, and judge from your own results.
Frequently asked questions
Does a VPN really lower in-game ping?
In some cases — when your ISP throttles gaming traffic, or the direct route to the server is more roundabout than it should be, a VPN can give you a steadier path. But if the existing route is already good, adding a hop can raise your ping. That's why we recommend testing with the free 7-day trial — we don't claim numbers that can't actually be measured.
Which server city should I pick for gaming?
Pick the city closest to the game server: Singapore or Tokyo for Asian servers, Los Angeles for US-West servers, London for Europe, and Bangkok when you need an IP in Thailand.
Which protocol is best for gaming?
Generally Hysteria2 and WireGuard, thanks to their low overhead and fast response. The app picks automatically, and if the network blocks VPNs it switches to VLESS+Reality to keep you connected.
Can I game on several devices at once?
Yes. The monthly plan connects 5 devices, while yearly and 2-year plans connect 10 — all with unlimited bandwidth.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. There's a free 7-day trial with no card required (limited to 50GB / 2 devices), and once you subscribe there's also a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Ready to try it yourself?
Free 7-day trial, no card — 50GB / 2 devices, every protocol included.