Hey everyone! I’m on the hunt for survival crafting games that feature NPCs, similar to a mix of Valheim, Banished, and The Forest. I’m not looking for a massive population like in Banished, but maybe a few dozen NPCs I can recruit and assign jobs. Ideally, there’s an open world with some real threats, quests, and a dungeon system to spice things up. I’d like to be able to level up and craft better gear too!
I’ve enjoyed the building mechanics in Fallout 4 (especially with mods), but I found the gameplay a bit too shallow since the NPCs didn’t do much in terms of defense. Recently, I tried ASKA, but it needs a lot more content to really shine.
I’m also open to mods for existing games, and I really liked the settlements mod in Minecraft. So, if you know of any games or mods that fit what I’m looking for, please let me know! Thanks in advance!
TLDR: Looking for crafting/survival/base building games that include manageable NPCs, open world, and quests/dungeons with threats.
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How about trying Medieval Dynasty? It has a lot of NPC interactions, and while the blueprint system might feel a bit hard at first, you can totally customize your experience. Once you get into it, it really hits that fantasy survival vibe!
What about Fade To Silence? It involves rescuing NPCs who can assist you at your base, and there’s a lot of adventure into the wilderness as well. It has survival elements that might scratch that itch for you!
If you’re into co-op gameplay, Project Zomboid is a fun survival option that has a great community aspect. You can level up your character and manage your group’s survival!
I heard Palworld might be what you’re looking for! You can have these Pokémon-like creatures assist you in managing your base and join you for adventures, although it’s a bit on the wild side.
Check out Kenshi! It’s pretty much what you’re describing, though it’s more of a third-person view instead of first-person. A bit janky at times, but you can recruit NPCs and manage them quite effectively. I’ve spent tons of hours on it and can’t wait for Kenshi 2!
Yeah, I love Kenshi too! Just wish it had that first-person angle, but it’s still an awesome game.
You might want to check out SoulMask. It involves NPCs helping you build up your base while you manage your quests in a somewhat challenging environment. Plus, it has a unique art style!
Have you considered trying the Antistasi mod for ARMA 3? It involves building a rebellion and interacting with NPCs as you liberate your territory, but be warned, there’s a steep learning curve!
I’ve been curious about ARMA 3 for a while! I’ll definitely check out some gameplay for that mod.
Consider Bellwright! It ticks a lot of your boxes for NPC management and base building, plus it’s not too hardcore. Not perfect but definitely worth a look!
I played it in early access, and it felt kind of limited back then. I might give it another shot if it’s improved!