Enshrouded
Action
Adventure
Indie
RPG
Early Access
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Stereo Sound
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.

Developers: Keen Games GmbH
Publishers: Keen Games GmbH
Release Date: Jan 24, 2024
Price (USD): $23.99
Current Players: 31k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(88%)
open world
building system
exploration
developer updates
customizable difficulty
multiplayer lag
story delivery
magic balance
performance issues
combat imbalance
UI problems
inventory management
The overall sentiment towards Enshrouded is largely positive, with players appreciating its expansive open world, flexible building mechanics, and active development. However, there are consistent concerns regarding performance issues and combat mechanics. While the enjoyment of exploration and creativity shines through, multiplayer technical issues do hinder the experience for some, though the potential and active updates from developers keep the community hopeful and engaged.

Positive Points

  • The game has an expansive open world with engaging exploration, featuring diverse biomes and hidden secrets that reward curiosity.
  • The building system is highly flexible and considered one of the best in the genre, allowing players to create detailed and varied structures.
  • Enshrouded successfully blends elements from various popular games like Valheim, Minecraft, and Breath of the Wild, bringing familiar yet fresh gameplay.
  • The game offers customizable difficulty settings, allowing players to tailor the experience to their preferences, whether they want a casual experience or a challenging one.
  • Developers are active, frequently updating the game, and they listen to community feedback, continuously improving the game with new content and features.
  • Negative Points

  • Players commonly experience performance issues, including frequent crashes and high CPU usage, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
  • Combat has been criticized for being unbalanced and lacking depth, with some elements like magic and melee being less effective or enjoyable compared to others.
  • The user interface and inventory management can feel clunky and unintuitive, particularly when managing resources and crafting.
  • Mixed Points

  • The multiplayer experience is praised for being enjoyable with friends, making exploration and building a group activity, but it can suffer from technical issues like lag and connection drops.
  • The story and lore are seen as intriguing but are mostly delivered through text, which some players find less engaging.
  • Common Themes

  • Exploration and building are major focal points of player enjoyment, with many drawing comparisons to similar games while praising Enshrouded for unique aspects like water physics.
  • There is a noticeable division among players regarding the game's combat system, where combat mechanics such as parrying and stamina are points of frequent critique.
  • Performance optimization remains a significant concern, with many users experiencing technical issues despite having capable hardware.
  • Updated 12/28/2025, 12:01:15 AM UTC