Lyle Pendle
Loot Level ChillCore Keeper Switch 2 review
Published 2/25/2026
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-4 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 3/8/2022
Core Keeper
Explore an endless cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
- Developer
- Pugstorm
- Publisher
- Fireshine Games
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Critic avg
84
10 scored reviews
Total coverage
10
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Score range
70–90
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Signal shape
Mostly aligned
Score range is 11–20 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 84 across 10 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–1004 reviews · 40%
80–894 reviews · 40%
70–792 reviews · 20%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Dylan Pamintuan
GameGrinCore Keeper Review
Published 1/27/2026
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90
+6 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Core Keeper (Switch) - Mysterious, Addictive & Beautifully Presented Sandbox Survival
Published 10/29/2024
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Core Keeper Review
Published 10/22/2024
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Score
88
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalChristopher Livingston
PC GamerCore Keeper review
Published 9/17/2024
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86
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJeff Steben
Gamer Social ClubCore Keeper – Xbox Review
Published 9/2/2024
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75
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerHardcore Gamer Core Keeper Review
Published 8/26/2024
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Coles
TheSixthAxisCore Keeper Review - An ore-mining, boss-beating delight | TheSixthAxis
Published 8/26/2024
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalSami-Jo Perruzza
A Gaming NetworkCore Keeper Review
Published 7/31/2024
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalChristian Harrison
Try Hard GuidesCore Keeper Review (Early Access)
Published 3/12/2022
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70
-14 vs critic avg
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