Enshrouded
Action
Adventure
Indie
RPG
Early Access
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
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: 6.4k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(88%)
open world
building system
visual presentation
genre mix
exploration features
voxel-based world
base building
performance issues
Hemotoxin effect
combat mechanics
technical issues
combat system
resource grind
crashes
shader compilation
Overall, the sentiment towards the game is positive, with players enjoying the game's overarching concept, expansive world, customization options, and artistic vision. However, there is a noticeable level of frustration regarding the game's technical performance and combat mechanics, indicating areas where improvement is needed. Despite these issues, the optimism surrounding the developers' active role in updates and community engagement contributes to a predominantly positive outlook for the game's future.

Positive Points

  • Many players appreciated the game's vast open world and exploration features, noting the beauty of its environments and the joy of discovering new areas and crafting elements.
  • The building system received high praise for its flexibility and depth, allowing players to create detailed structures and engage in immersive base-building.
  • Players enjoyed the game's mix of genres, combining elements from survival, RPGs, and crafting games, which kept the gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • The game’s aesthetic and visual presentation were celebrated for being stunning and atmospheric, adding to the overall immersion.
  • Many players found the game to be a standout in the survival genre, offering a wealth of content even in its Early Access state, and looked forward to further updates and improvements.
  • Negative Points

  • A significant number of players mentioned technical issues, including frequent crashes, poor optimization, and long shader compilation times, which detracted from the gaming experience.
  • Some players criticized the combat system for being repetitive and lacking depth, with particular mention of clunky melee combat and unsatisfying magic mechanics.
  • The game was noted for its steep resource grind and repetitive tasks necessary for progression, which some players found tedious and unbalanced.
  • There were complaints about bugs affecting gameplay, such as inventory and map marker issues, and problems with NPC interactions and quest tracking.
  • Mixed Points

  • The game's voxel-based world and destructible environments were appreciated by some for creative expression but viewed as needing refinement by others due to performance issues and resource management challenges.
  • Many praised the versatility and creativity allowed in base building, though some found the resource gathering required for building to be excessive and frustrating.
  • While some enjoyed the challenge presented by the game’s mechanics, others felt that certain mechanics, like the Hemotoxin status effect, added unnecessary frustration.
  • Common Themes

  • The game’s strong emphasis on exploration and creative base building is frequently highlighted, with players spending considerable time customizing their experiences.
  • Technical performance issues are a recurrent theme, as they seem to affect the accessibility and enjoyment of the game for many players.
  • The developers are viewed positively for actively engaging with the community and consistently providing updates, making players hopeful for future improvements.
  • There is a shared appreciation for the game's atmospheric open world, combined with a desire for more polish and balance, particularly in the combat and progression systems.
  • Updated 5/26/2025, 12:00:46 AM UTC