Eden Crafters

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In "Eden Crafters" , you must transform hostile planets into habitable havens for humanity, overcoming treacherous landscapes and radioactive areas. Gather resources, craft tools, and build factories to automate processes, all while terraforming the environment in singleplayer or online co-op mode. Your mission: create a thriving Eden, optimizing efficiency in climate control, atmosphere, and water sustainability.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 484 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

Solid mix of Planet Crafter and Satisfactory, offering engaging automation and terraforming mechanics.
Smooth gameplay experience with minimal bugs reported, making it enjoyable for early access.
Great potential for future updates, with a responsive developer actively addressing community feedback.

Graphics and visual design are lacking, with some players describing it as amateurish and uninviting.
Conveyor and pipe mechanics can be clunky, leading to frustration in building and organization.
Limited content currently available, with some players feeling the game lacks depth and variety in exploration.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of factory automation and exploration mechanics, drawing comparisons to titles like "Planet Crafter" and "Factorio." While many players appreciate the fun and rewarding gameplay loop, they also note issues with save mechanics, performance, and balancing that detract from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, the game shows significant potential with interesting mechanics and a solid foundation for future development.
- “Love the gameplay, it's so much fun to figure out how everything works and explore the planet.”
- “Gameplay and progression is fun and rewarding, every system in place so far seems really well thought out and what's in there has been executed extremely well.”
- “What it lacks in terms of graphics and polish, it makes up for in mechanics and a gameplay flow that works well to convenience the player.”
- “I'll say this first: this game has real potential, but it is clearly very early days and is a bit of a mess, both in design and gameplay balancing.”
- “Even worse, none of the gameplay is saved between crashes, meaning every reload is like Groundhog Day.”
- “This has the same gameplay loop as Planet Crafter, with an attempt at the automation and factory complexity of Satisfactory, but misses the mark in terms of usability and aesthetics.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detail and smoothness, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking polish compared to similar titles like "Satisfactory" and "Planet Crafter." Many users note that while the terrain and certain features show potential, overall, the visuals are average to mediocre, with specific complaints about clipping issues and janky animations. Despite these shortcomings, some players find the graphics acceptable for the genre, emphasizing that gameplay mechanics compensate for the visual flaws.
- “Fantastic graphics with seamless transitions.”
- “The terrain is realistic and carefully detailed with gorgeous graphics of the ore that sparkles and responds with the environment around it as it changes.”
- “The game's visuals are satisfactory, creating an immersive world to explore.”
- “Graphics look like they're from 1980.”
- “My only complaint is the graphics; they are pretty crappy compared to other building games. If the developers had made it more visually appealing, they could have given Satisfactory a run for its money, but it looks like they went cheap in that area.”
- “Graphics are, however, far worse than similar games.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
Reviews highlight a mixed experience with grinding in the game, noting that while early gameplay can be tedious and slow, particularly in resource gathering and terraforming, it becomes more enjoyable once players unlock auto crafting and larger storage options. Some players find the crafting system overly grindy and frustrating due to balancing issues with material availability, while others appreciate the calming nature of the grind, comparing it favorably to other games. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant aspect that can either enhance or detract from the gameplay experience.
- “Crafting is not that tedious, especially when you unlock the warehouse.”
- “Fun and not too grindy, but you do have to work for the awesome stuff.”
- “There are a lot of balancing issues with certain materials being way too easy to amass, and others being tedious, or their crafting components being completely arbitrary and otherwise unused.”
- “The lack of input and output snapping for belt input and output makes keeping things structured incredibly tedious and frustrating.”
- “Way too grindy and seems like there is no real point to the game.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its serene and uplifting qualities, enhancing the overall experience of exploration and creativity. Reviewers consistently rate the soundtrack as phenomenal, describing it as soothing and perfect for relaxation or meditation. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack itself is phenomenal.”
- “The music is relaxing, uplifting, and pleasant to listen to while exploring or designing.”
- “And the music is stunning!”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players acknowledging significant bugs and glitches, particularly in the crafting and terraforming mechanics. While some users appreciate the game's unique quirks and find it playable despite its issues, others express frustration over the instability and lack of polish, suggesting that it may be best to wait for further updates. Overall, the consensus indicates that while the game shows potential, it is currently in a rough state with varying degrees of stability.
- “That's not to say it is bug-free (though some of those I've come to recognize and enjoy as the game's unique 'personality').”
- “Bug-free so far.”
- “The early consensus was fun, but buggy.”
- “This game was a waste of money, there are so many bugs and glitches, there’s no tutorial to get you started, overall it’s just a bad game, so I asked for a refund.”
- “Given its current state (12/24 early access) some may want to wait for more polish, but I don't mind buggy UIs, finicky object placement, etc.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many users noting significant performance issues and a need for extensive improvements to run smoothly on standard hardware. While some players find the game enjoyable despite its bugs and optimization challenges, others express frustration over its current state, indicating it feels more like a "beta" version. Overall, there is a consensus that the game requires further optimization to enhance the user experience.
- “I generally do not like factory optimization sim type games, but this made it very approachable to me.”
- “Aside from that, Planet Crafter runs smoothly.”
- “So far, great game! A few bugs here and there and some performance issues, but overall a great experience!”
- “However, it's not optimized very well.”
- “It just needs to be optimized a lot.”
- “It's definitely still in 'beta' as it needs extreme optimization for use on general hardware, and shouldn't require a supercomputer to run the basic interface.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being minimal and underdeveloped, lacking the engaging narratives found in similar titles like Planet Crafter and Satisfactory. While the gameplay mechanics are praised, many players feel that the absence of a compelling storyline and clear objectives detracts from the overall experience, leaving potential for a richer narrative unexplored.
- “I love the premise of the game, and if the dev wanted to, it would give way to a very interesting story.”
- “I was immediately hooked and the story/objectives don't slow down or stop, there's always something to be working towards.”
- “The automating process is a pain, there is a vast world with nothing in it except resource nodes, overall it isn't as interesting as Planet Crafter that had an interesting map and a loose story, and not as fun as Satisfactory that had a great map and a lot of fluff to do.”
- “Full of bugs, visually weird things, etc. The storyline is very short, and developers pinpoint that it's not even finalized.”
- “No intro story.”
- “It's much less story-based (so far) but mechanically it's got some finely-honed gameplay loops, and once the automation clicks, it clicks hard.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is perceived as less realistic compared to similar titles, as players do not need to manage environmental factors like air and pressure. While the relaxed ambiance and area-level terraforming contribute to a more natural feel, the overall excitement is lacking, despite the appealing water graphics.
- “Feels more natural than Planet Crafter due to terraforming done on an area level, not on the planet one.”
- “The game's atmosphere lacks excitement, although the water graphics are nice.”
- “You don't actually need to fix the atmosphere first (air, pressure, heat) like in Planet Crafter, so it's a little less realistic.”
- “Clear objectives and a relaxed atmosphere.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the game is still in development and has some bugs, it shows promise for high replayability due to its complex mechanics and content. Currently, replayability is rated around 7/10, as players find value in experimenting with different automation strategies, although some feel that full automation could reduce engagement. Overall, the game offers a satisfying mix of genres that encourages players to revisit and explore its systems.
- “Do not turn this game down simply because it's in development; this has the potential to be a game destined for greatness and infinite replayability.”
- “It offers a satisfying blend of both genres, with plenty of content and replayability.”
- “I have only played 1 world out of 2 currently, so replayability is probably 7/10. I will replay the same world as I have only half automated things, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging.”
- “The first two planets were playable, but the gameplay was buggy, which affected my desire to replay.”
- “While it offers a satisfying blend of both genres, the lack of meaningful content limits its replayability.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its numerous bugs, which players find amusing, especially given its early version status. However, some users feel that the comedic elements can become overwhelming and chaotic too quickly.
- “There are many bugs, but many of them are funny, and it's to be expected from an early version of the game.”
- “It is hilarious, but it gets too crazy too quickly.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke tears of joy and a desire for long-term engagement with friends. However, some users note technical issues, such as bugs and environmental glitches, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “Super duper super extremely good! I love it and I cried because it was so good. I will play this forever with my friends, probably not forever, you know.”