Forager
Nov 06, 2020 6 years ago
Forager is the popular crafting, exploration and base building game that can best be defined as “the idle game that you want to actively keep playing”. A quirky mix between old school 2D Zelda experiences and modern Minecraft or Terraria-like crafting games that places players into a small piece of land with just a pickaxe and a desire for expansion and exploration. Players can buy procedurally generated lands to uncover secrets, solve puzzles, find dungeons, treasure and forgotten relics and to expand their sprawling bases. Nearly impossible to put down, there is always something to manage or work towards!
What it’s like
Forager delivers a addictive loop of resource management and expansion within a vibrant, isometric pixel-art world. Starting with nothing but a pickaxe, players rapidly progress from basic gathering to complex automation, buying new islands to uncover secrets and expand their territory. The experience is defined by its 'idle' nature; while you play actively, the game’s mechanics allow for significant background progression, making it ideal for short sessions or as a second-screen companion. It blends the exploration of classic Zelda with the crafting depth of Terraria, creating a cozy yet relentlessly engaging cycle of optimization. The tone is lighthearted and whimsical, focusing on the satisfaction of watching your base grow from a humble patch of dirt into a sprawling industrial empire without heavy narrative burdens.
Strong in Exploration / WorldProgression / ReplayabilityAtmosphere / MoodGameplay / MechanicsPacingPolish / PerformanceVisuals / Art
Keep in mind The game lacks long-term substance once endgame automation is achieved, potentially leading to repetitive gameplay. It may feel shallow or overly simplistic for players seeking deep strategic complexity or meaningful narrative engagement.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, nintendolife.com, rockpapershotgun.com, prospeo.io, destructoid.com, pcworld.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 18, 20197 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 18, 20197 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 30, 20197 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 30, 20197 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 16, 20206 years ago |
| Android | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 06, 20206 years ago |
| iOS | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 06, 20206 years ago |