Romestead Early Access Draws 18,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
A first-time studio reaching nearly 20,000 concurrent players in its first days of early access signals strong initial demand for a genre that typically requires sustained updates to retain its audience.
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Publisher Three Friends launched the 2D survival craft game Romestead into early access on Steam on May 26. Developed by debut studio Beartwigs, the ancient Roman-inspired title peaked at around 18,000 concurrent players. With 77% positive reviews from about 600 user ratings, the game has drawn attention for its blend of convenience and realism, though stability issues remain.
Romestead, a 2D survival craft game set in a fantasy world inspired by ancient Rome, entered early access on Steam on May 26. The game tasks players with rebuilding civilization after an undead horde destroyed the former empire. Players gather resources, build defensive bases, farm, and recruit survivors as craftsmen. The world is procedurally generated, and multiplayer supports up to eight players with difficulty scaling accordingly. Developer Beartwigs, releasing its first game on Steam, saw a peak concurrent player count of approximately 18,000 according to SteamDB data. The game holds a 'Mostly Positive' rating from about 600 Steam user reviews, with praise for its combination of automated tool use and realistic mechanics like log transport by cart. However, early access has brought reports of controller input problems, bugs, and unstable multiplayer. The developer has released a first patch and says it is addressing reported issues as a priority.
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