Core Keeper
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About Core Keeper
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. Awaken as an explorer in a long-forgotten cavern teeming with untold secrets. In this award-winning, 1-8 player mining sandbox adventure, your choices shape an epic journey.
Session Length
Long sessions — expect 90+ minute campaigns
Exploration sessions run long.
Who Is This For?
Designed for friends who want to play together. Best when you can dedicate a full evening — this one rewards longer sessions. A great pick if your group loves creating and exploring at your own pace.
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| Platform | Edition | Online | Couch | Split-screen | LAN | Drop-in | Campaign | Group | Online max | Local max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | base | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Supported | Not supported | 2–8 | 8 | Not verified |
| Linux | base | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Supported | Not supported | 2–8 | 8 | Not verified |
| PlayStation 5 | base | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Supported | Not supported | 2–8 | 8 | Not verified |
| PlayStation 4 | base | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Supported | Not supported | 2–8 | 8 | Not verified |
| Xbox Series X|S | base | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Supported | Not supported | 2–8 | 8 | Not verified |
| Xbox One | base | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | All editions | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Nintendo Switch | base | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Supported | Not supported | 2–8 | 8 | Not verified |
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- On Switch (base), Linux (base), Windows (base), PS4 (base), PS5 (base), Xbox Series (base), each player plays on their own screen (no couch or split-screen).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Core Keeper have co-op?
Yes. Core Keeper supports online co-op on some platform/edition versions. Some listed platforms have not been verified for an exact platform/edition version yet.
How many players can play Core Keeper together?
Core Keeper has verified co-op group sizes for specific platform/edition versions. Platform/edition details: Switch 2–8 · Linux 2–8 · Windows 2–8 · PS4 2–8 · PS5 2–8 · Xbox One not verified · Xbox Series 2–8. Some listed platforms have not been verified for an exact platform/edition version yet.
Does Core Keeper support crossplay?
Yes. Core Keeper supports crossplay across: Nintendo Switch ↔ PC ↔ PlayStation ↔ ps4 ↔ ps5 ↔ Xbox ↔ xbox_one ↔ xbox_series.
What kind of game is Core Keeper?
Core Keeper is a Sandbox game best suited for long co-op sessions (~90 minutes).
Can I find people to play Core Keeper with?
Yes — open the LFG board for Core Keeper to see who's looking right now, or visit the how-to guide for finding Core Keeper players. You can start an LFG draft without signing in; a free account is required to publish it.
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