Underplayed Gems

Return from Core (2023)

Return from Core cover
Developer
Tanxun Studio
Publisher
2P Games, Shochiku
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
3.8 of 5, 1,803 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, lonely survival crawl through barren tunnels where every swing of a pickaxe feels like a fight for mankind's last breath.

methodicaltensionsurvival grindatmosphericdangerousdesperateslow burnlonely

What players say

Players describe it as a lighter Core Keeper with monster girl companions and a surprising narrative, but the game is unfinished: the roadmap was abandoned, bugs are common, automation is clunky, and the sound stacking on loot or combat is jarring. Reviews split on whether the low sale price justifies the rough state.

Trailer

Screenshots

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