In an upcoming survival game on Steam, Xbox and PS5, you will encounter exotic creatures and nasty natives – but it looks like it’s from Disney
What kind of game is this? Under a Rock is an upcoming survival game developed by “Nordic trolls” and will be released on Steam, Xbox, PS5 and in the Epic Game Store.
You play as an explorer from the early 19th century who is stranded in a hidden land where evolution took a different path. The game world is a procedurally generated island, home to exotic and deadly creatures, jungle-like flora, and hostile natives.
A release date has not yet been announced, but as the developers have indicated, Under a Rock will launch in early access. There is already an announcement trailer that you can watch here:
Tame, breed, and ride creatures like in ARK
What sets Under a Rock apart? In gameplay, Under a Rock relies on gameplay elements typical of survival games. For example, you can farm resources, craft items, and build your own structures. Cooking food is also part of the game.
Similar to the popular titles on Steam, ARK: Survival Evolved and its UE5 remake ARK: Survival Ascended, you can not only fight the various creatures in Under a Rock, but you can also tame, breed, and use them as mounts.
The most striking difference from ARK is the graphic style of Under a Rock. The game does not aim for a realistic or lifelike design of the game world, but instead opts for a colorful cartoon look reminiscent of Disney films and series.
Trailer well received by survival fans
How is the announcement trailer received? The announcement trailer for Under a Rock has already garnered some comments on YouTube. A large portion of them is quite positive.
- “Looks good! Nordic Trolls has been busy! I love seeing the grappling hook and the glider in action!”
- “I’ve been following this game for at least a year or 2 on Discord. They have come so far. I can’t wait to play it!”
- “Still looks good. I’m definitely interested in playing it when it comes out as a full version.”
Overall, the trailer has made a good impression on many players, although it still does not provide real conclusions about the finished game and its final quality.
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