Underplayed Gems

The Last Caretaker (2025)

The Last Caretaker cover
Developer
Channel37 Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.3 of 5, 12,307 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 34 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You explore a flooded, ruined world as a lone caretaker machine, methodically gathering resources and rebuilding systems to give humanity one last chance.

survivalcraftingatmosphericlonelypurposefulresource managementsystematichopeful

What players say

Players praise the exploration, atmosphere and the loop of scavenging and upgrading a mobile boat base, often comparing it to Subnautica and Raft. However, after about an hour performance tanks and the game becomes a slideshow, reviews repeatedly warn about getting stuck in railings or walls with no unstuck command and say updates add content without fixing bugs.

Screenshots

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