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Steam reviews

What players say

Mostly positive: players like the co-op loop and the base upgrades that survive death, but many say the content is thin and the game feels unfinished.

Many players enjoy the loop of descending into the deep layers, gathering scrap and selling loot, then spending it on upgrades that make the outpost stronger. Progress is kept after a wipe, which reviewers contrast with Repo and Lethal Company, and the decorating system with its room bonuses is a frequent highlight. Some players praise the physics, the dropkick and the goat body, and the visuals are often called polished for an indie game. Complaints centre on short content: the main quest ends abruptly, the floor count and unlockable items are few, and decoration options are limited. Many reviewers also say the game is not labelled Early Access despite a roadmap still in progress, and some report bugs, weapon durability problems and a lack of private lobbies. Recent reviews are more mixed about the late game but add the new roguelike mode and matchmaking updates that others credit.

Who it suits

Suited to groups of friends who enjoy chaotic co-op extraction and base building, and who do not mind a game that is still growing.

Who should skip it

Players who want a long, complete single-player story or who dislike unlabelled early builds should wait for more content.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with over 20 hours mostly describe the same loop but more often mention the thin late game, the limited decorations and the lack of new floors, while newcomers focus on the fun of co-op and learning the mechanics.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.