Underplayed Gems

Volcanoids (2019)

Volcanoids cover
Developer
Volcanoid
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.1 of 5, 9,311 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A steampunk survival game where you pilot a mobile drill base across a volcanic island, balancing resource gathering, crafting, and combat with friends.

atmosphericsurvivalopen worldsteampunkco-opexplorationbase-buildingaction

What players say

Players praise the unique steampunk drillship concept and the core loop of gathering resources and upgrading, but many warn the game feels janky and unfinished. Combat is messy, inventory management frustrates, and replayability dries up fast, though multiplayer co-op adds fun.

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