In Core Keeper, your avatar is dropped into a mysterious dark cavern. You find yourself in a room with a powered-down core, connected to three statues that seem to require gemstones to run. What now? Essentially, you dig your way out from the center to find food, supplies, and enemies to battle. It’s sort of like the graphics of Stardew Valley with the gameplay of Minecraft.

This is done by activating all three boss statues connected to it. Each is associated with one of the first three bosses. Defeating that boss will drop an essence necessary to activate their statue:

Screenshot by Bonus Action When creating a character in Core Keeper, you can choose your starting class by changing your character’s background. This background impacts the skills and items you start with.

Take it slowly at first, and don’t rush into combat. You’ll eventually be able to craft armor, but don’t prioritize that over keeping the rest of your tools in good working order.

Hunger: How hungry you are. If you're too hungry, you'll suffer some stat penalties. If you're stomach is full, you'll get a "Well Fed" buff that boosts your stats for a short time.

So I'm surprised how comfortable it is being perpetually underground in Core Keeper. Part of it is the charming art and animation, along with the dynamic lighting effects. The game begins in the gloom of the Core chamber, but place a few torches and clear out some dirt walls with a pickaxe, and soon the room is bathed in warm light.

Character creation doesn’t get too complicated, but you might hesitate over choosing your character’s Background and the perks that come along Core Keeper Gameplay with it.

If you’re playing with friends, it’s a good idea to choose different backgrounds to create a well-rounded adventuring party. Here are the currently available classes in Core Keeper and their starting perks.

When you fought Glurch, you may have noticed a bunch of orange slime on the ground. This is not just an environmental hazard — these tiles cause enemies to spawn.

Core Keeper is a gem in the sandbox genre that offers a rich and varied experience in a fascinating underground setting. Despite some drawbacks, such as excessive grinding and a somewhat flat skill system, the game excels in its ability to deliver an immersive and fun experience.

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Eggs can be found as loot from crates. They are relatively rare, making them a special find when knocked out of dungeon boxes.

The Crafting Station can be built for x8 Wood in the base menu. This can be opened by pressing the “tab” button on the keyboard.