Action · May 16, 2011
Terraria (2011)
Terraria (2011) scores 97% positive on Steam from 1.4M reviews, 83 Metacritic, developed by Re-Logic.
Terraria (2011) is a Action title from Re-Logic available on Windows, macOS, Linux. The title carries a 97% Steam positive rating across 1.4M reviews, a 83/100 Metacritic score, and 24.6k peak concurrent players — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Action category.
Dig, Fight, Explore, Build: The very world is at your fingertips as you fight for survival, fortune, and glory. Will you delve deep into cavernous expanses in search of treasure and raw materials with which to craft ever-evolving gear, machinery, and aesthetics? Perhaps you will choose instead to seek out ever-greater foes to test your mettle in combat? Maybe you will decide to construct your own city to house the host of mysterious allies you may encounter along your travels? In the World of Terraria, the choice is yours! Blending elements of classic action games with the freedom of sandbox-style creativity, Terraria is a unique gaming experience where both the journey and the destination are completely in the player’s control. The Terraria adventure is truly as unique as the players themselves! Are you up for the monumental task of exploring, creating, and defending a world of your own? Key features: Sandbox Play Randomly generated worlds Free Content Updates
Release & Availability
| Release date | May 16, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Re-Logic |
| Base price | $4.99 -50% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 10M–100M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Release timeline
Terraria launched on May 16, 2011.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Re-Logic.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate Terraria 97% positive across 1.4M reviews — categorised as Overwhelmingly Positive.
1.4M positive · 42.3k negative
Critic consensus (Metacritic)
Critics aggregated on Metacritic awarded a 83/100 score.
User score
Metacritic user score stands at 8.0/10.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 1.2M recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 24.6k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Action
- Adventure
- Indie
- RPG
Community tag consensus
- Open World Survival Craft · 16.5k
- Sandbox · 16.2k
- Survival · 12.9k
- 2D · 12.8k
- Multiplayer · 12.7k
- Adventure · 11.7k
- Pixel Graphics · 11.5k
- Crafting · 10.7k
- Building · 10.2k
- Exploration · 9.0k
- Co-op · 7.9k
- Open World · 7.7k
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 137 hours, with a median of 34 hours — a extensive (100+ hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 10 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 115 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Terraria released?
Terraria was released on May 16, 2011 by Re-Logic.
Is Terraria worth playing?
Based on 1.4M Steam reviews, Terraria holds a 97% positive rating (Overwhelmingly Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does Terraria support?
Terraria runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.
How much does Terraria cost?
Base price on Steam is $4.99 (before seasonal discounts).
What Metacritic score did Terraria receive?
Critics rated Terraria 83/100 on Metacritic.