TerraTech Worlds

About TerraTech Worlds

TerraTech Worlds is a single player and multiplayer open world simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Payload Studios and was released on March 22, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

TerraTech Worlds is an open-world, survival craft builder, set on an uncharted alien planet. As a freelance Prospector, you’ll explore, mine, build, craft and battle your way through natural hazards and very real enemies, to harness the power of your environment. Play solo or with friends, via 6 player online co-op (PvE), and get ready to adventure across alien frontiers, conquer natural hazards, …

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71%Audience ScoreBased on 1,590 reviews

gameplay66 positive mentions

grinding212 negative mentions

The game has great potential and shows promise for future updates.
The graphics are beautiful and the world feels alive with various biomes.
The core gameplay loop of building and battling is engaging and fun.

The game is overly grindy, making progression feel tedious and slow.
The UI is clunky and not user-friendly, making navigation and building frustrating.
The reactor capacity limits creativity and restricts the size of techs, which detracts from the fun.

gameplay
232 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions
The gameplay of "Terratech Worlds" has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the combination of building, battling, and resource management, but criticizing the grindy nature and clunky mechanics compared to the original game. While the new base building and crafting systems offer potential for deeper gameplay, many feel that the mechanics are convoluted and poorly communicated, leading to frustration, especially in the early game. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant improvements and balancing to reach its full potential.
- “The combination of building and battling, the endless optimization of tech, and the satisfying trial and error mechanics kept me hooked.”
- “The UI is much cleaner, energy management feels more intuitive, and the addition of automation (reminiscent of Satisfactory) added another 10-20 hours of gameplay just trying to optimize my factory.”
- “The core gameplay is solid, and with continued improvements, I believe it can truly shine.”
- “The controls are sluggish, making the gameplay feel clunky.”
- “The current gameplay loop is pretty boring; there needs to be much more to do in the game.”
- “Sadly, the gameplay has huge and non-obvious hurdles that you don't even realize are hurdles (e.g., finding silicon requires you to learn that you can drive through a river, which you couldn't do in the training world).”
grinding
214 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 99% negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and frustrating, particularly in the early stages. While some appreciate the depth it adds to base building and resource management, others feel it detracts from the core gameplay, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging experience. Recent updates have aimed to reduce grindiness, but many still believe significant improvements are needed for a more enjoyable experience.
- “The grind isn't all that tedious, and as you advance, it becomes less so.”
- “Grinding is mind-numbingly boring.”
- “The fun and engaging gameplay loop of the first game has been replaced with a grindy and boring one, and the forced use of epic online services (EOS) for multiplayer is a huge letdown.”
- “This game is simply put, boring and excessively grindy.”
graphics
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for being a significant improvement over its predecessor, showcasing beautiful visuals and enhanced realism. However, many players have reported performance issues, with the game being taxing on hardware and suffering from optimization problems, leading to low frame rates even on lower settings. Overall, while the graphical upgrade is appreciated, it is often overshadowed by concerns regarding performance and gameplay mechanics.
- “I have played TT1 and now TTW; both games have similar gameplay loops—kill things, loot things, build things, etc. Graphics-wise, the game knocks it out of the park—a massive step up from the previous title.”
- “Graphically, it's a huge boost from the original.”
- “The graphics are fantastic!”
- “I have enjoyed the game so far, however there are a myriad of issues that will frustrate a lot of people. The game looks the same regardless of graphics settings most of the time, and runs at sub 20 frames.”
- “While Terratech Worlds has a graphics upgrade, it feels like a downgrade from the first game in every other aspect.”
- “Poorly optimized, there is no way in hell this game should struggle to get 30fps on 1080p and low graphics.”
story
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6% positive mentions, 83% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions
The game's story is largely absent, with players expressing disappointment over the lack of narrative depth and engaging missions. Many reviewers hope for future updates to introduce story-driven content, as the current mission structure feels repetitive and uninspired, primarily serving as a means to unlock basic gameplay elements rather than providing a compelling experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels more like a sandbox without a meaningful storyline, leaving players wanting more in terms of narrative engagement.
- “I'm really hoping to see them add story-driven missions in following updates.”
- “I really loved Terratech, and think that expanding more on the basic formula with a deeper story and the same 'worlds' design with just more polished versions of the original mechanics would have been a better way to go about this game.”
- “There’s even a quest-like system to help you get off your feet and understand your bearings on what to do in the game as well.”
- “Game has zero story.”
- “Nothing there about story, characters, or a point to the game.”
- “I originally recommended this game, it had some good qualities, but very poor quality of life, and no plot or side game to speak of, just lots of grind.”
optimization
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 24% negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, especially on lower-end systems. While some users report smooth gameplay and improvements in performance, others highlight the need for further optimization, particularly regarding graphics settings and frame rates. As the game is still in early access, there is hope for future enhancements to address these concerns.
- “The combination of building and battling, the endless optimization of tech, and the satisfying trial and error mechanics kept me hooked.”
- “The game is optimized well and has out of the box 21:9 support.”
- “You guys definitely put some time into performance and it shows.”
- “Quite badly optimized, couldn't even play the game :(”
- “Jumped into the tutorial and was immediately met with performance issues on the lowest graphical settings.”
- “Poorly optimized, there is no way in hell this game should struggle to get 30fps on 1080p and low graphics.”
stability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 92% negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, with numerous players reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and performance problems, particularly in multiplayer modes and core mechanics. While some users have noted improvements following recent patches, many still advise waiting for further development before purchasing, especially at full price. Overall, the game is considered a typical early access title, with the expectation that ongoing updates will address these stability concerns.
- “I've had tons of fun and no glitches, crashes, or any other kind of craziness.”
- “Performance runs great on a 7800 XT/7900 XT and a 5800X3D.”
- “I've had tons of fun and no glitches, crashes, or any other kind of craziness.”
- “But don't pick it up at full price, wait for a sale, or just wait until they get further along in development in my opinion, unless you are really patient with the crashes, glitches, and other early access issues.”
- “A buggy early access game that somehow manages to be worse than the limited demo from a few months ago.”
- “In addition to this - seems some forget that Terratech Worlds is only a fraction of a game right now - it has glitches, it has bugs, it's not perfectly balanced across the board - it's unfinished - you know, the whole point of early access.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions
Players express significant disappointment with the current music in the game, longing for the nostalgic battle and ambient tracks from the original TerraTech. Many reviews highlight the lack of consistent music during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience, and they urge developers to restore the previous soundtrack to enhance the game's atmosphere. Overall, the absence of engaging music is seen as a major flaw that impacts enjoyment, especially in combat scenarios.
- “It added so much to the experience; during the initial hours of playing TerraTech, I kept playing in great part to the relaxing background music and great battle themes.”
- “In conclusion, if you want a chill sandbox game with an even better soundtrack to jam to, choose to play TerraTech.”
- “The original TerraTech had great music in combat and out of combat; it helped nurture the world you lived in, and when in combat, it provided really nice music to complement the battles.”
- “The ambiance can get annoying since it isn't accompanied by music, and the only way to turn it down is to turn all of the sounds off, which sucks since I want to hear gunshots and horns and such.”
- “In this game, it doesn't have music at all in or out of combat, and it makes the game slightly dull.”
- “Those are my main two issues that should be fixed ASAP, in my opinion, as they just ruin the feel of the game; also, add more music.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a strong point, with players finding amusement in the quirky interactions of AI tech, the absurdity of building mechanics, and the hilarious design choices made during vehicle customization. While the game can be frustrating at times, the comedic elements, such as the antics of "funny plants" and the reactions to gameplay changes, contribute to an overall entertaining experience. Players appreciate the lightheartedness, even amidst the challenges, making for a blend of humor and frustration that keeps the game engaging.
- “Yo, the 'reviews' I see about people complaining about more simple blocks or the 1x1x1 block because they can't build are hilarious.”
- “Hilariously, though, the attempts to fix the new problems have brought back the gun brick.”
- “My buddy and I were laughing at each insane design we came up with.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Players express a mix of frustration and satisfaction regarding the emotional experience of the game. While the overwhelming enemy swarms and tedious resource gathering can lead to irritation, the sense of achievement from overcoming these challenges and the satisfaction of building and thriving in the game world ultimately contribute to a rewarding emotional journey. The desire for more engaging mechanics and improvements reflects a hope for deeper emotional engagement in future updates.
- “The way the game is set up made me feel as though I could only thrive if I worked for it, which I found rather satisfying in the end.”
- “You can build multiple bases, but you have to build it part by part; you cannot blueprint one, nor can you move the original base without a full deconstruct.”
- “Tried it then tried the original again after years of not touching it.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its appealing graphics, creating an immersive experience; however, players have noted performance issues that detract from the overall enjoyment, suggesting a need for optimization.
- “The graphics and atmosphere are stunning, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The atmosphere is captivating, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “The game's ambiance is beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Players note that while the game has some flaws, the developers are responsive to community feedback and are making frequent updates, significantly enhancing its playability. This ongoing support suggests a promising potential for replayability as improvements continue to roll out.

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Play Times

10h Median play time

11h Average play time

4-17h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 22 analyzed playthroughs

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TerraTech Worlds is a open world simulation game with science fiction theme. Common tags for TerraTech Worlds include indie, exploration, third person, early access, building and others.

TerraTech Worlds is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 11 hours playing TerraTech Worlds.

TerraTech Worlds was released on March 22, 2024.

TerraTech Worlds was developed by Payload Studios.

TerraTech Worlds has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked TerraTech Worlds for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

TerraTech Worlds is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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