Underplayed Gems

Core Keeper (2024)

Core Keeper cover
Developer
Pugstorm
Publisher
Fireshine Games, bilibili
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.7 of 5, 65,432 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 52 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A relaxing yet engaging underground sandbox where you mine, craft, and explore at your own pace.

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What players say

Players describe Core Keeper as a top-down Terraria with Minecraft influences, praising its exploration, boss fights, and art style. They're split on difficulty, calling early game fun but some hit a steep grind wall in later biomes, while others find bosses easy, especially in multiplayer. Reviews note that non-melee builds, particularly summoner, feel underdeveloped.

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