As long-time fans and players of cozy games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, the latest indie release, Core Keeper, has definitely caught our eye.
With nearly half a million copies sold since its early access launch on the 8th of March, Core Keeper is in line for Indie Game of the Year. As such, Overclockers UK has decided to compile everything we know about this game, along with some incredible gaming PCs to play!
Survival Meets Terraria and Stardew Valley:
In this wonderful pixel art game, players take control of an explorer who finds themselves in a cavern of creatures and resources. Unable to escape and return to the surface, players must hone and perfect their skills in order to survive underground.
To create and expand your underground base, you will need to learn how to:
Craft:
Utilise the materials and resources you find to craft weaponry and equipment, such as pickaxes for mining or bridges or bonfires.
Farm:
Find, plant seeds, and nurture your crops to grow food and resources. Combine your ingredients at the cooking pot and create new recipes with buffs.
Mine:
Explore the underground cavern and collect a variety of resources. Discover crystals, fossils, trinkets, and ores, then utilise these to craft items.
Defeat Creatures:
As you explore the underground caverns, you will uncover different living biomes full of terrifying creatures. Learn how to defeat these creatures and claim their crystals.
Is Core Keeper a PC Exclusive?
Currently, Core Keeper is only available to play on PC – but the developers have confirmed that it is verified on the Steam Deck!
If you need more detail on what is the Steam Deck and what games are available – why not check out our dedicated blog post?
Does Core Keeper feature a multiplayer mode?
Yes!
With a 1-8 player sandbox, join up to 7 friends and work together to survive. Mine materials, fight, farm, craft, and specialise in your role to refine your skills.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 6100 / AMD A4-4020 APU | Intel Core i5 11300H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 950 or higher | NVIDIA GTX 1650 or higher |
Overclockers UK Top PCs to Play Core Keeper:
OcUK Gaming Machete Gaming PC:
- Harness the hyperthreaded processing power of the Intel 10th Gen i5 10400F CPU
- High-quality graphics, thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super GPU
- Flexible storage options available, including a 1TB hard drive
ASUS TUF Dash F15 FX516PE Gaming Laptop:
- Perfect for playing on the go
- 11th generation Intel Core i7-11370H CPU
- Unlock Real-Time Ray Tracing and AI DLSS, thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU
- 15.6’’ 144Hz display
OcUK Gaming Firefly Essential Gaming PC:
- Packed with incredible gaming hardware for playing the latest AAA titles
- 10th generation Intel processing power with the i5 10400F CPU
- All installed within a sleek, black mid tower with stylish RGB lighting
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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