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Terraria

SandboxSurvivalCraftingRpgFantasyExplorationBuilding
A gameplay scene from Terraria.

Game overview

What is Terraria?

A 2D sandbox adventure focused on exploration, combat, crafting and building.

What you actually do

The core loop

The main loop centers on crafting, building, exploration and bosses.

How progress works

Progress comes from gear tiers and exploring the world.

Action and interaction

Action and interaction center on 2D action combat.

How the game is structured

Explore an open world.

WhatToGame Verdict

8.9WTG score

Best for

Who this works for.

Mixed skill levels

Excellent for mixed-skill groups

Couples

Excellent for couples

Beginners

Strong for newcomers

Your setup

Can your group play it?

The essentials first, with platform-specific detail available below.

Players1+ players online; maximum not verified
Ways to playSingle-player and Online co-op
PlatformsPC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and Mobile
Player and mode details1 setup

PC

  • 1+ players online; maximum not verified

Steam confirms online PvP and online co-op.

In play

A player explores a fiery underground biome.
Several players fight creatures in a dark cavern.
A player builds across floating islands high in the sky.

Availability

Platform differences.

Important edition and storefront differences remain available without taking over the page.

Check platform and storefront details6 groups

Steam

PC

  • PC variant verified from Steam.

PlayStation Store

PS4

  • Official store confirms PS4 availability; networking fields are intentionally left unverified here.

Xbox Store

Xbox One

  • The official Terraria site lists Xbox availability; networking fields are intentionally left unverified here.

Nintendo eShop

Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2

  • Official Nintendo listing confirms Switch availability; networking fields are intentionally left unverified here.
  • Official Nintendo listing confirms Switch 2 compatibility; not represented as a native Switch 2 release.

Google Play

Mobile

  • Official Google Play listing confirms Android availability; networking fields are intentionally left unverified here.

iOS App Store

Mobile

  • Official App Store listing confirms iOS availability; networking fields are intentionally left unverified here.

PC hardware

Will it run?

Well suited to modest PCs.

View minimum PC requirementsExact specs
CPU
2.0 GHz
GPU
128 MB Shader Model 2.0+ GPU
RAM
2.5 GB
Storage
0.2 GB

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