Stranded on a barren moon with nothing but your tools, fuelless ship, and celestial powers of creation, you are destined to recreate what was once lost and be the hero of your own Little Universe! Don't forget to call in up to three of your friends to join your journey in the Splitscreen Co-op Mode!
You start the game stranded on a barren moon, armed only with a pickaxe, axe, and sword. Your task is to gather resources from the environment - mining stone, chopping down trees, and harvesting other materials. You then use these resources to expand your tiny starting island, constructing new tiles that unlock additional areas to explore.
The resource gathering is quick and satisfying. Swinging your pickaxe, you can amass large quantities of stone, ore, and other raw materials in a short amount of time. Some resources, like wood and metal, also need to be processed at preset machines, adding an extra layer of management as you decide how to allocate your newly acquired materials.
As you expand your planetary domain, you'll encounter various enemies to battle, from simple creatures to powerful boss monsters guarding dungeons. The combat, while straightforward, requires some strategy, especially against tougher foes. Defeating enemies grants rewards like gold, which you can use to upgrade your character's equipment. These upgrades - to your weapons, tools, and armor - provide meaningful progression. Stronger gear allows you to gather resources faster, survive longer in combat, and tackle more challenging areas. Seeing your character constantly improve motivates you to keep exploring and expanding your little universe.
The game also offers a cooperative multiplayer mode, letting up to four players tackle the experience together. Teamwork makes resource gathering and combat more efficient, adding a welcomed social element to the otherwise solo-focused gameplay loop.
Overall, the core loop of resource harvesting, world-building, and gradual character growth is consistently engaging. While the mechanics are simple, the game maintains a satisfying, addictive quality that encourages you to keep playing just one more cycle of expansion and exploration.