Underplayed Gems

Wurm Online (2020)

Wurm Online cover
Developer
Code Club AB
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Free To Play, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
Rating
3.1 of 5, 2,548 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, player-driven sandbox where you carve your own path through crafting, building, and surviving in a persistent open world with no hand-holding.

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What players say

Players praise the deep sandbox MMO but are angry about a planned change to sleep powder, which they say will cripple skill progression. Long-time veterans feel the game has stalled since its early days, and newer players find the graphics and interface outdated.

Screenshots

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