Terraria
Sandbox · Adventure
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game.
Good price
- Lowest recorded price
- $4.99
- Typical price
- $6.16
The current price is noticeably below what Terraria usually sells for. A solid moment to buy.
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Is Terraria for you?
You'll probably like it if you enjoy
- Relaxing after a long day
- Building and improving at your own pace
- Games without fail states
- Slow, steady progression
May not be for you if
- You need action and adrenaline
- You want a strong narrative push
- Resource grinding bores you
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Price history
Current best
$4.99
Historical low
$4.99
Average price
$6.16
Last sale
Today
Terraria usually receives a major discount every 7–11 weeks. The current price matches its historical low.
What is Terraria?
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game.
Game details
- Release date
- May 16, 2011
- Developer
- Re-Logic
- Publisher
- Re-Logic
- Players
- Single-player, Co-op
- Genres
- Sandbox, Adventure
- Platforms
- SteamXboxPlayStation
What does it feel like to play?
- StoryLow
- ExplorationMedium
- CombatLow
- DifficultyLow
- GrindMedium
- Session lengthMedium
- Co-opMedium
A wind-down game. It asks nothing of you and always gives a little something back — one more day, one more upgrade. Ideal for evenings when you want comfort, not challenge.
Should you play it?
Why you might love it
- A genuinely calming pace
- Always a small goal to tick off
- A charming world and characters
- Perfect in 30–60 minute sessions
Things to consider
- Loose structure — you set the goals
- Progress is intentionally slow
- Can quietly absorb hundreds of hours
- Little challenge if you're looking for one
Media
Choose your edition
Standard Edition
- Base game
$4.99
Complete Edition
Best value- Base game
- Terraria — Season Pass
- Terraria — Expansion
$7.49
The Complete Edition includes both expansions and saves you $8.98 compared to buying everything separately.
Additional content
Terraria — Season Pass
$6.99
Terraria — Expansion
$4.49
What players and critics think
Metascore
Critic reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
Based on 28,900 player reviews
Critics score it 97/100. Player reviews are Overwhelmingly Positive at 96% positive.
- 93/100
IGN
Terraria delivers a memorable experience with strong mechanics and plenty to explore.
- 91/100
GameSpot
A confident release from Re-Logic that rewards both newcomers and veterans.
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