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Core Keeper vs Lost Ark
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Core KeeperExplore an endless cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Lost ArkEmbark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.
| Core Keeper | Lost Ark | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 86/100 | — |
| Steam reviews | 49,711 | 65,187 |
| Price now | $19.99 | Free to play |
| Historic low | $19.99 — that's now | — |
| Peak players | 5,438 | 8,894 |
| Playing now | 2,634 | 4,680 |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, PS5, Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One | PC |
| Genres | Adventure, Rpg | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Developer | Pugstorm | Smilegate RPG |
| Publisher | Fireshine Games | Amazon Game Studios |
| Languages | 13 | 1 |
| DLC | 2 | 7 |
| Steam Deck | Verified | Playable |
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