Terraria (2011)

Developer: Re-Logic
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 1,537,129 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 112 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A free-form sandbox where you dig, fight, and build at your own pace, blending relaxed crafting with occasional bursts of action.

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What players say

Players describe Terraria as a deceptively deep 2D sandbox where you go from fearing a blue slime to fighting a cosmic squid with a shark that shoots lasers. The game is nearly impossible without the wiki, but the progression loop is addictive and boss fights are chaotic. Players recommend it strongly both solo and with friends, and many praise the modding scene for extending replayability.

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