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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

Crafting, building, exploration and bosses shape the main loop.

How progress works

Progress through gear tiers and world progression.

Action and interaction

Expect 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 playOnline co-op
PlatformsPC
CrossplayNo verified crossplay support
Player and mode details1 setup

PC

  • 1+ players online; maximum not verified

Steam confirms online PvP and online co-op.

Availability

Platform differences.

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

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Steam

PC

  • PC variant verified from Steam.

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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