Summary
There is just somethingaboutcrafting gamesthat keeps pulling more and more players into the genre, which in turn makes more and more of such games. At this point, players can mine, craft, and build pretty muchanything they could imaginein one game or another.
But among the myriad of titles, certain games have stood the test of time and simply refused to get pushed out by the competition. Some of them continue to receive regular updates to this day, and only continue to grow their dedicated fanbase. Regardless of the particular reason for their triumph, these crafting titans are standing tall and proud on their player-built pedestals.
Factoriotook the basic premise of factory optimization and went absolutely nuts with it. There are countless ways for players to set up their particular operations, from resourcing to production to shipment, from an empty field to a busy and fully-automated production line.
It is ridiculous just how easy it is to get lost in the manufacturing process forhours, building and perfecting every little detail. And no matter how much work has already gone into the map, hardcore players know: there is alwaysroom for improvement.
The original solo survival gameDon’t Starvetook the world by storm with its charming art style, deep lore, and incredible attention to cartoony details. With the basic idea being spelled out right there in the name, players eagerly explored the dangerous and unwelcoming world.
The addition of co-op inDon’t Starve Togetherwas the perfect match, as players began to gather resources together.With more helping hands camemore mouths that needed feeding,and so the management of resources became even more important. Thankfully, the fantastic library of craftable items, mechanisms, and buildings is there to support players even during the harshest winter.
Back when the game was initially released, it would probably be fair to say thatno onewas expecting to seeNo Man’s Skyon any “good” game lists, ever. From unfulfilled promises to the myriad of bugs, the game was in atough spot indeed.
However, the developers have diligently stuck to their vision and relentlessly continued to work and develop it. And now, it is easily one of the best space exploration games ever, with an intricate gathering and crafting system, incredible customization, and finally, the promised freedom that comes with a beautiful, boundless galaxy, fully explorable solo or with a friend.
Concerned Ape took the very best aspectsof beloved farming simulators, added his own vision and knowledge, and made something truly unique. From the cozy art style, to great writing, to the wide variety of activities that the game offers, there’s no other game quite likeStardew Valley.
There is a lot to gather in the game and even more things to do with them. From building farm extensions to useful gadgets and containers to cooking over 70 different recipes. At the end of the day, players are free to entertain themselves in whatever fashion they prefer, with the added bonus of possible cooperative play to help with all these tasks.
At a glance, this game might appear to be a certain popular crafting game’s 2D clone, but nothing could be further from the truth.Terrariaproudly stands on its own merits, from the deep weapon system to numerous difficult boss fights and so much more.
Combat is one of the main focuses in the game, and most of the important materials that the players find will, one way or another, be used to craft better gear, armor, and weapons to challengebigger and scarier monsters, which can be tackled with a friend as well.
How far could someone get if they found themselves in the middle of the ocean, with nothing but a shaky raft beneath them? Apparently,veryfar. From gathering the floating pieces of junk to make a method of collecting water to creating a sprawling floating fortress that navigates the dangerous ocean waters,Raftproves that there’s always a way to survive, even on the open ocean.
The game allows for a lot of creativity from players, giving them the necessary tools to build pretty much any structure as long as it remains above water. Balancing typical survival aspects with building and crafting, on top of a unique setting, makes this a great choice to pick up.
Despite the recent sequel, the original game still stands strong and even surpasses the new one in terms of Steam daily players.The Foresthas a deep, twisted story and a haunting atmosphere like no other.
Besides the usual survival routine, players will need to be aware of their impact on their immediate surroundings due to the enemy’s incredible AI. The cannibals will notice chopped trees, odd buildings, and otherwise alien activity. After calling for the rest of the tribe, they will begin tohunt the unfortunate players.When this happens, it helps to have brought a friend along for backup.
It would be a real challenge to find someone whohasn’theard of this game. For years, theMinecraftscene has only continued to grow, with more and more content released every year. The game’s familiar formula has effortlessly proven itself over and over again.
With so many new biomes, creatures, and even mechanics, veteran players coming back might get a little disoriented at first but will quickly find that their beloved game is still there, only bigger and better.Minecraftcontinues to reign over any other miningandcrafting game, and it might be a while before it is knocked off the pedestal.
