Core Keeper

Image: Steam / its publisher

Sandbox
Mining
Co-op

You wake up in an underground cavern next to a mysterious core. You dig, farm, fish, craft and face huge bosses in a top-down world full of biomes. A very cosy blend of Terraria and Stardew.

Why play it now

When you want an exploration and building adventure at your own pace, ideally with friends.

Who it's for

For anyone who enjoys steady progress and a mix of light action and quiet living.

When not to pick it

If you want a story: the focus is on exploring and building.

What it offers

Exploring: 85 out of 100
Building: 80 out of 100
Creating: 65 out of 100
Relaxing: 55 out of 100
Combat / action: 55 out of 100
Managing: 45 out of 100
Thinking: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller: Controller support
Online: Online co-op
Steam Deck: Verified
Steam reviews: 93% positive (66,820)
Metacritic: 86/100
Developer: Pugstorm
Release date: 27 AUG 2024
Steam genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation

Based on what the game states on Steam.