Given how unbelievably successful Minecraft has been for developer Mojang, it’s little wonder that other creators have tried to pick up on a similar formula, while at the same time adding their own spin and new mechanics to separate themselves from what is rapidly becoming a crowded field.
Depending on how you like to played, and your preferred perspective, games like Terraria and Valheim are probably the most notable examples from the last few years, but more are arriving all the time that could well be worth your consideration.
One of those is set to hit Early Access very soon and if you’re a fan of the genre, it’s definitely one that you should be aware of moving forward. It even throws in a little Zelda for good measure.
You Need Everwind On Your Radar
Over on Steam, you can find the page for upcoming sandbox survival RPG Everwind, a game that looks distinctly Minecraft-like in appearance on first inspection, but which is actually quite different when you really break down what it’s offering to players.
Playing in a familiar first-person perspective, you’ll immediately notice the visual similarities, with a blocky setup that stands apart thanks to fully destructible voxel terrain and considerably more detail in the way items and decorations are rendered, beyond the general landscape.
The world is procedurally generated, so no two games will be the same, and you’ll be doing all the usual crafting and fighting through dungeons that you might expect. There’s also full character customization and support for co-op and complete multiplayer, so you don’t have to take on the dangers of the world alone.
Arguably the biggest and most out there element that Everwind gives to players is the ability to build a huge flying ship. You can fully design your aircraft and grow it to immense proportions, eventually piloting an enormous base in the sky, where you can make a life for yourself and your friends.
This Will Scratch Your Minecraft Itch
As much as there are plenty of other things going on in Everwind that make it well worth your consideration in its own right, if you’re looking for a game that has all the right ingredients to scratch the same itch that Minecraft does, then this could absolutely be the one to do it.
You can even play a role in the development going forward by getting involved in the Early Access, which launches on March 17. Plus, if you end up not enjoying it (and I really don’t see why you wouldn’t), then you can always go back to Minecraft for a warm, blocky embrace.
- Released
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November 18, 2011
- ESRB
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E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
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Mojang
- Publisher(s)
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Mojang
- Engine
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LWJGL, PROPRIETARY ENGINE
