Core Keeper

Core Keeper

March 8, 2022

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Drawn towards a mysterious relic, you are an explorer who awakens in an ancient cavern of creatures, resources and trinkets. Trapped deep underground will your survival skills be up to the task? Mine relics and resources to build your base, craft new equipment, survive, and power up the Core. Defeat …

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Critic Reviews (19)

Alex McCumbers Forever Classic Games Mar 2022
98.0 /100

Graphics

94.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

96.0

"Core Keeper is the perfect introduction to crafting games, setting a new standard in approachability for the genre through clever game design."

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Andres Perdomo Andrenoob Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Core Keeper is an interesting and fun game that fulfills what you want. It has a lot to offer to play with friends and best of all, it has a lot to discover."

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Christian Harrison PlayStation Universe Mar 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Core Keeper will be a lot of fun for players who’ve enjoyed past games like Stardew Valley, Terraria, and Minecraft since it draws from many of the popular mechanics in those games. There’s nothing entirely new in Core Keeper, just …"

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Christopher Livingston PC Gamer Mar 2022
86.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"A sprawling survival game in a beautiful subterranean world."

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Dylan Pamintuan GameGrin Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Core Keeper is a labour of love that continues to improve with each update, with Void &a; Voltage adding more for new and old players alike."

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Gastón Perez Plada La Orden del Pixel Mar 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

90.0

"With the arrival of update 1.0, the Pugstorm team proves that the wait was worth it, expanding the Core Keeper experience with tons of content. A title that stands out for its combat system, boss fights, and everything we can …"

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James Cunningham Hardcore Gamer Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

35.0

"Core Keeper is a strong survival game that can easily chew through the hours, providing a great balance between adventure and homesteading. There&s;s a sense that no idea was left out, whether that be a constant pet companion or minecart …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Core Keeper may not reinvent the survival genre, but it certainly adds its own charm and sense of wonder to it. The game succeeds in creating an atmosphere of exploration and discovery, allowing players to choose their path and take …"

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Jason Coles TheSixthAxis Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

35.0

"Core Keeper is a clever, challenging, and immensely enjoyable sandbox mining game that&s;s a blast to play. You can completely change how you play for a new experience, there are a lot of bosses and areas to explore, and the …"

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Jeff Steben Gamer Social Club Mar 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"I can easily see why Core Keeper is so very loved. The gameplay loop gets super addictive and the sheer amount of things to craft makes this game infinitely playable and infinitely customizable. It’s definitely a game that you can …"

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Jenni Lada Siliconera Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Core Keeper is definitely a game those who loved Terraria and Minecraft should investigate."

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Joonatan Syrjätie Netto’s Game Room Mar 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"Core Keeper is a surprisingly deep and satisfying game to both new and older players of the genre, and it has something for everyone. You can also play up to 8 players in one world and divide up the tasks. …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Mar 2022
88.0 /100

"Whether solo or with others online, this mix of elements similar to Stardew Valley, Minecraft, and others has an addictive appeal"

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Lyle Pendle Loot Level Chill Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Core Keeper is a ridiculously compelling survival game that&s;s great on the Switch 2, and I lost so many hours building the perfect base."

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"Core Keeper is a wonderfully engaging and mysterious survival sandbox that is tough to put down once it gets its hooks in you. An expertly judged progression curve, tons of secrets and unlockables, and excellent presentation all come together to …"

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Nicholas Mercurio The Games Machine Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

75.0

"Engaging and exciting, Core Keeper is a perfect example of development and creativity. In addition to keeping you completely glued to the screen, with 1.0 it dramatically increases the hours that someone could spend inside it, thus allowing the player …"

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Oscar Garcia Mompean NoesPaisparaFrikis Mar 2022
88.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Core Keeper is not only exciting, addictive and fun but it is also a unique game"

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Pascal Kaap Hinsusta Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Core Keeper is an excellent survival sandbox game that captivates us with its varied gameplay. After a long time, Core Keeper finally brings us another perfect survival game in which we can spend many hours playing without getting bored."

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Sami-Jo Perruzza A Gaming Network Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"Core Keeper is an excellent blend of survival, exploration, and crafting with a rich, inviting experience. The simplistic mechanics, engaging, charming visuals and cooperative gameplay truly make the title shine. Even in its early access state, it has a bright …"

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