Core Keeper

Core Keeper begins with waking up in an unfamiliar cave with no map or clues. The hero is an archaeologist who is looking for ancient relics, and in order to advance, he will have to dig, build and deal with the inhabitants of the dungeon. The main cycle is research and arrangement. The ground can be dismantled, walls and torches can be placed, and a base can be set up with workbenches and storage facilities. The deeper the descent, the more serious the creatures encountered and the more valuable the finds. There are also bosses that require not only equipment, but also an understanding of their behavior. In addition to single-player, there is co-op: it’s easier to go into dangerous areas together and share responsibilities. The world consists of biomes - from ordinary caves to mud and crystal areas, and each has its own resources and its own inhabitants. It’s also worth noting that the equipment here is made from found materials, and the journey from a stone ax to something serious takes hours. In addition, there is technology: conveyors, generators and mechanisms that simplify production. Progress is saved automatically, so you can return to the dungeon at any time. The game supports both single play and company, and in the second case it is convenient to share responsibilities. Updates added new biomes, so the volume of content has long outgrown the starter set. The game is leisurely and involves planning: it’s nice to see how a real base turns out from a hole in the ground. For those who love to dig and set up, the Core Keeper provides many hours of quiet work.