Craterbound

First-person survival crafting on an alien planet with limited oxygen

Daniel Marquez · Released Jun 15, 2022

Reviews: Mixed; 52% of 104
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Jun 22, 2022
Minimum PC: 750; 4 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Craterbound?

Craterbound is a free, single-player survival sandbox set on Brahe-5, where you crash-land while working for an aerospace company. You explore an open world, fight creatures, and gather resources to upgrade your suit and tools and repair a cruiser to escape. You also build shelters to replenish oxygen, store materials, and craft upgrades.

For you if...

+you like exploring while gathering materials and building outposts

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative survival rather than a solo game
−you prefer straightforward action without crafting or resource management

What players say

52% of 104 reviews are positive

Early reviews praise performance, while a recent player praises the exploration. Recurring complaints concern awkward climbing, missing navigation tools, and an unfinished feel. A recent reviewer also reports falling through terrain and trouble shooting enemies in tunnels.

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Craterbound system requirements

Minimum: 750, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: 64-bit Windows OS
Processor: Intel Core i3 or better
Graphics: Nvidia 750 or equivalent - Low Settings
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Craterbound is designed to run on a toaster.

Does Craterbound have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Craterbound run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Craterbound use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam