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Core Keeper

By Pugstorm · Windows · Linux

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Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.

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Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Action · Adventure · Indie · RPG · Simulation
Platforms
Windows · Linux
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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

Core Keeper gameplay guide and player questions

Steam edition · Researched Oct 29, 2026 · Guide updated Oct 29, 2026.

Source facts

What activities support a Core Keeper base?

Mining and crafting connect with gardening, fishing, cooking and caring for animals. The publisher describes a sandbox supporting one to eight players.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What should I seek on an early mining trip?

Choose a material needed for a tool or base project. A crafting purpose gives exploration a useful endpoint.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How can friends coordinate their cavern exploration?

Agree on a shared base need and an exploration destination. Divide gathering and construction tasks around that goal.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on Steam ↗Checked Oct 29, 2026

Source research prepared for Good Game Daily. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Plan how your group will connect

For Core Keeper · Steam edition.

  1. This Steam edition lists Co-op, Online Co-op. Choose the mode that matches your group’s computers, network or shared display.
  2. Before inviting friends, confirm the player limit, copy or account requirements and exact compatible editions. A listing on another platform does not establish cross-play.
  3. Full controller support is listed. The full-game US price snapshot is 19.99 USD; check the current price in your region.
Check co-op details on Steam ↗Compare other co-op options →

Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-10-29; this is not a firsthand review.

PC EDITION · STEAM

Choose how you play.

Platforms
Windows · Linux
Play modes
Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Online Co-op
Controller support
Full
Languages
English, Simplified Chinese, Thai, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish - Spain, French, Italian, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian
Release date / window
Aug 27, 2024
Full game price · US
19.99 USD

The full game and its demo may have different availability. Prices are a US storefront snapshot. DLC and in-game purchases may cost extra.

Steam source ↗ · Checked Oct 29, 2026. Platform editions may differ in features, prices and save compatibility.

Core Keeper official trailer thumbnail▶ Watch the official trailer on Steam ↗
Windows minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5850

macOS minimum requirements

Minimum:

Linux minimum requirements

Minimum: OS: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04) Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5850

UPDATES, VIDEOS & PLAYER PERSPECTIVES

A little more before you play.

From the developer

Official Steam announcements · Checked Oct 29, 2026.

Watch gameplay & guides

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What Steam players say

Very Positive · 32,125 reviews

30,391 positive · 1,734 negative

English-language Steam reviews across all purchase types, including free games and key activations, with off-topic activity filtered by Steam. Checked Oct 29, 2026. See reviews on Steam ↗

Pro: 1. Beautiful pixel graphics 2. Large builds variety. There are a lot (now even more with the latest patch) items in the game, that…
Steam player review ↗ · Recommended · Oct 6, 2026
"free weekend" actually just means playing once and if you quit the game after you cant play it anymore, even if it's not the end…
Steam player review ↗ · Not recommended · Oct 9, 2026 · Received for free
This game is so peak i love it it feels like if terraria and stardew valley had a baby and gave it a very loving…
Steam player review ↗ · Recommended · Oct 8, 2026

Excerpts selected from 20 returned reviews. Steam helpful-review order; selected excerpts include both recommendations when available. The sample is not representative of all players. Steam used a 30-day helpful-review window. These are player opinions about the Steam edition.

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