Why is Core Keeper quickly becoming a hit on Steam?
In just a week, 250,000 copies of Core Keeper have been sold on Steam while entering the Early Access phase. With over 2700 reviews on the platform, it’s being seen as 'Very Positive,' which is good news for Pugstorm and Fireshine games.
Core Keeper blends concepts from games like Stardew Valley, Terraria, and Valheim, and puts them into one charming package. What’s making the game such a big hit right out of the gate?
Core Keeper is already a runaway hit on Steam, with the game’s Twitter handle thanking its audience for selling over 250,000 units already. It hit 100,000 copies sold in 48 hours, which is no mean feat. The game retails for $12.99 and has a limited-time 10% off sale.
In the game, set deep underground, players work through procedurally generated caves, mining resources to craft weapons, armor, and other better tools.
Core Keeper has taken several bits from the above games, and so far, it seems to be hitting the mark with fans. Like any Early Access game, there is still room for improvement, but players really seem to be enjoying what’s on the table so far.
Despite being underground, it’s visually appealing and has a decent variety of biomes (environmental areas) to explore. The animations are nice, and it’s satisfying to finally enter new areas and tackle new challenges.
However, it is more than just the visual aspect of the game, which have made the game a hit. Like Valheim, players can play co-op (up to 8 players) and wander through the darkness together. There are bosses and monsters to fight, so it’s worth it to play with friends. This could also make it an excellent game to stream on Twitch for the same reason.
Like all games in the Terraria and Valheim genre of games, players start off mining the weak bits
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