post-apocalyptic video game
Krater
By Fatshark, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- role-playing video game
What it is
Krater is a post-apocalyptic squad-based dungeon-crawling RPG from Fatshark, released in 2012 for Windows and macOS. Its combat and progression combine tactical squad management, crafting and quests, presented from a classic RTS perspective. The campaign can be played offline, while separate co-op missions are designed for online play with friends. The setting is a future version of Sweden, where three factions compete for control near the impact site called the Krater. Your team of freelancers enters a network of caves and tunnels called the Underside in search of old-world artifacts. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer and co-op, along with Achievements, Trading Cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. The listed genres include action, adventure, indie, RPG and strategy. The Metacritic score is 52. The supplied game description mentions changes to balance, item generation, the HUD and graphical performance, as well as co-op bosses and open-world exploration.
What players like, and what they don't
- Campaign can be played offline.
- Separate online co-op missions are available.
- Combines squad management, crafting and quests.
- Steam lists co-op and Steam Cloud.
- Metacritic score is 52.
- Listed for Windows and macOS only.
- The supplied description ends mid-feature list.
Who it suits
Krater suits players who want an offline campaign built around managing a squad, with online co-op missions as another option. Its crafting, quests and dungeon exploration may appeal to groups who want to tackle co-op bosses together.
Krater combines squad-based action and RPG systems with both offline campaign play and online co-op missions. Players choosing it should note the listed platforms and its Metacritic score of 52.
