Choose LandTraveller
Choose LandTraveller if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. LandTraveller launched in 2017.
LandTraveller vs Core Keeper
LandTraveller and Core Keeper both land in Indie, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, RPG on Steam. LandTraveller (2017) is 7 years older than Core Keeper (2024). Core Keeper scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than LandTraveller (90.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Core Keeper
Choose Core Keeper if you want an Action, Adventure, and Simulation game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 22,806 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both LandTraveller and Core Keeper sit in Indie and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 LandTraveller |  Core Keeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (55 reviews) | 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | WolfCoder Workshop | Pugstorm |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- LandTraveller (2017) is 7 years older than Core Keeper (2024).
- Core Keeper scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than LandTraveller (90.9% positive).
- LandTraveller is free; Core Keeper is paid (19.99 USD).
- Core Keeper has co-op; LandTraveller does not.
- Steam Deck: LandTraveller is Deck Playable, Core Keeper is Deck Verified.
LandTraveller vs Core Keeper — FAQ
- Should I play LandTraveller or Core Keeper first?
- If you want chronology, LandTraveller (2017) came out before Core Keeper (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are LandTraveller and Core Keeper similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is LandTraveller free?
- Yes — LandTraveller is a free-to-play Steam title. Core Keeper is paid (19.99 USD).