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
DualShock Controller Support
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
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): $29.99
Current Players: 7k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(87%)
building system
exploration
beautiful world
voxel terrain
RPG elements
Shroud mechanic
crafting progression
combat system
performance issues
clunky combat
wet debuff
quest progression
The general sentiment is positive, with players appreciating the building and exploration aspects of the game, and the world design providing a rich tapestry for creativity. Performance issues and combat mechanics remain critical areas for improvement, but the developers' continued engagement with the community and updates inspire hope. While the Shroud and crafting progression systems have potential, they polarize players, some of whom find these mechanics to detract from immersion. Overall, Enshrouded offers a compelling mix of survival and RPG elements that many find worth the investment.

Positive Points

  • The game is highly praised for its unique and satisfying building and crafting system, which allows players to explore their creativity extensively.
  • Many players appreciate the vast, beautiful, and hand-crafted world that encourages exploration and offers diverse biomes.
  • The voxel-based terrain offers a high degree of freedom in shaping the environment, which is a standout feature for those who enjoy base building.
  • The game has a balance of RPG elements and survival mechanics that keeps players engaged, with a rewarding sense of progression.
  • Negative Points

  • Performance issues are frequently mentioned, with many players experiencing lag, crashes, and lengthy shader compilation times.
  • Some players are dissatisfied with the game's combat system, describing it as clunky, unresponsive, and lacking depth.
  • The wet and stamina debuffs are considered annoying, particularly when they significantly impact gameplay during rain or water exposure.
  • The quest progression can be confusing and feels arbitrary, with players often sent on fetch quests that don't add meaningful progression.
  • Mixed Points

  • The combat system receives mixed reviews; while some find it engaging and fun, others feel it needs more complexity and polish.
  • While the Shroud mechanic is intriguing to some, others find it cumbersome and visually overwhelming, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game's crafting progression, tied heavily to NPC quests, is seen both as a unique and an annoying design choice.
  • Common Themes

  • The freedom in building and terraforming is consistently praised across reviews, highlighting the game's strengths in creativity and customization.
  • Exploration is both a critical and rewarding aspect, with players enjoying the vastness of the world despite occasional navigation challenges.
  • There's a strong community hope that future updates, especially the 1.0 release, will address current issues and optimize performance.
  • Updated 9/1/2026, 12:02:35 AM UTC