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Forager

Forager

WindowsSwitch
Release Date: Apr 18, 2019
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Rating:
3.6
(99 ratings)
Developer: Humble Bundle, Hop Frog, HopFrog, Humble Games

Price Comparison

StorePrice
GOG$19.99Buy
Steam$19.99Buy

About

What the player actually does

Forager is a single-player adventure built around expanding from a small island plot. You begin with a pickaxe, gather and craft, then claim procedurally generated land to open up more places to explore. Activities include building up a base, managing ongoing tasks, uncovering secrets, solving puzzles, entering dungeons, and finding treasure and forgotten relics. Its bird-view presentation and mix of crafting, exploration, strategy, and puzzle-solving make progress the central focus: there is usually another resource, area, or goal to work toward.

Who will enjoy it

This is best suited to players who like self-directed games with frequent small objectives. Fans of old-school 2D Zelda-style exploration, as well as Minecraft- and Terraria-like crafting, may recognize elements of its approach. It may also appeal to players who enjoy an idle-game sense of constant progress but still want to stay actively involved. The game is single-player, so it is aimed at people looking for a personal building and exploration loop rather than a shared play experience.

Buying guidance

Check the live price on this page and verify that the listed platform matches where you plan to play. Consider it if a bird-view, single-player blend of adventure, crafting, base building, dungeon exploration, puzzles, and open-world expansion fits your usual play style. The supplied information emphasizes ongoing progression and management, but does not provide detail on the exact pace, difficulty, or length, so those are worth weighing if they matter to your purchase.

Storyline

Forager begins with a lone explorer on a small island plot, equipped only with a pickaxe and the drive to expand. By claiming new land, uncovering relics, solving puzzles, and exploring dungeons, players build an ever-growing base while revealing the world's secrets.

Platforms

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch

Genres

Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie

Themes

Action, Fantasy, Open world

Game Modes

Single player

Player Perspectives

Bird view / Isometric

Game Engines

GameMaker Studio 2

Companies

Humble Bundle, Hop Frog, HopFrog, Humble Games

Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)Apr 18, 2019
LinuxApr 18, 2019
Nintendo SwitchJul 30, 2019
iOSNov 06, 2020
AndroidNov 06, 2020
Xbox OneJul 16, 2020
PlayStation 4Jul 30, 2019
PlayStation 4Jul 30, 2019
PlayStation 4Jul 30, 2019
PlayStation 4Jul 31, 2019
Nintendo SwitchOct 31, 2019

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