Exploration has become the rallying point for The Last Caretaker, with many players logging more than 25 hours of playtime. Since launch, 82% of the sampled post‑release reviews are positive, earning the game a Very Positive rating.
What it's about: Explorez une Terre submergée, rétablissez les systèmes défaillants et cultivez les dernières graines humaines dans cette aventure de survie et de fabrication à la première personne. Construisez, récupérez des ressources, défendez-vous et relancez l'humanité vers les étoiles.
In-game
« cest un des meilleur jeux dans son genre.felicitation a toute lequipe »👍 anonymous review · 151 h played1« I really enjoy this game and would love to see a multiplayer option in the future. Even a simple 2-player co-op mode would already make the experience so much better. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played14743« Loving this game. But it needs co-op. Not everyone gets their own boat co-op. Share the one boat co-op. »👍 anonymous review · 29 h played10721« Good for a new release but HOLY HELL does it need graphical optimization. Wait a year for them to make it playable, or build yourself a supercomputer. »👍 anonymous review · 32 h played1« Really awesome game. But atrocious performance sadly. Had to refund it because my rig to bad even though i rock above recommended settings :( »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played111« tout aussi addictif que SATISFACTORY, j'adore ce jeux, pour certain il vont trouvé ça redondant mais si on accroche au jeux c'est génial »👍 anonymous review · 26 h played
« Game is so much fun, but the performance is absolutely abysmal. Sailing along 60+ FPS no issue, then I get to a warehouse on the map and it immediately tanked my FPS, I'm sitting at ~5FPS maybe, leaving it unplayable for me right now. »👎 anonymous review · 35 h played52« J'aime ce jeu d'amour franchement, mais l'optimisation est plus qu'immonde, je joue avec une 3080 Ti et je tourne autour des 30 à 40 fps NON stable.. Je souhaite qu'au dévelopeurs d'évoluer à ce point car ce jeu à un potentiel fou »👎 anonymous review · 50 h played« Le système de sauvegarde gâche constament l'experience de jeux »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« C'est simple, le jeu ne se lance pas, Unreal Engine 5 plante au lancement Plusieurs tentative plus tard, le jeu freeze à l'affiche du logo channel37 »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« bon jeu, mais pas optimiser. il crash pour x raison, et cela coupe tout le fun... »👎 anonymous review · 58 h played« Une belle surprise ! Le jeu manque encore optimisation et est toujours en EA mais il y a un vrai potentiel. Un peu de farm, un peu de détente, un peu de combat. En attente des updates futurs. À suivre ! »👍 anonymous review · 140 h played
In players' words
« cest un des meilleur jeux dans son genre.felicitation a toute lequipe »👍 anonymous review · 151 h played1« Game is so much fun, but the performance is absolutely abysmal. Sailing along 60+ FPS no issue, then I get to a warehouse on the map and it immediately tanked my FPS, I'm sitting at ~5FPS maybe, leaving it unplayable for me right now. »👎 anonymous review · 35 h played52« I really enjoy this game and would love to see a multiplayer option in the future. Even a simple 2-player co-op mode would already make the experience so much better. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played14743« J'aime ce jeu d'amour franchement, mais l'optimisation est plus qu'immonde, je joue avec une 3080 Ti et je tourne autour des 30 à 40 fps NON stable.. Je souhaite qu'au dévelopeurs d'évoluer à ce point car ce jeu à un potentiel fou »👎 anonymous review · 50 h played« Loving this game. But it needs co-op. Not everyone gets their own boat co-op. Share the one boat co-op. »👍 anonymous review · 29 h played10721« Le système de sauvegarde gâche constament l'experience de jeux »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Good for a new release but HOLY HELL does it need graphical optimization. Wait a year for them to make it playable, or build yourself a supercomputer. »👍 anonymous review · 32 h played1« C'est simple, le jeu ne se lance pas, Unreal Engine 5 plante au lancement Plusieurs tentative plus tard, le jeu freeze à l'affiche du logo channel37 »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Really awesome game. But atrocious performance sadly. Had to refund it because my rig to bad even though i rock above recommended settings :( »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played111« bon jeu, mais pas optimiser. il crash pour x raison, et cela coupe tout le fun... »👎 anonymous review · 58 h played« tout aussi addictif que SATISFACTORY, j'adore ce jeux, pour certain il vont trouvé ça redondant mais si on accroche au jeux c'est génial »👍 anonymous review · 26 h played« Une belle surprise ! Le jeu manque encore optimisation et est toujours en EA mais il y a un vrai potentiel. Un peu de farm, un peu de détente, un peu de combat. En attente des updates futurs. À suivre ! »👍 anonymous review · 140 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
81 % pos · n=134
Performance
24 % pos · n=37
Content / longevity
88 % pos · n=33
Graphics / art
87 % pos · n=30
Stability / bugs
4 % pos · n=27
Story / writing
81 % pos · n=21
Interface / UX
5 % pos · n=21
Audio / music
67 % pos · n=3
Value for money
33 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
134
108
8
18
Performance
37
9
6
22
Content / longevity
33
29
0
4
Graphics / art
30
26
0
4
Stability / bugs
27
1
3
23
Story / writing
21
17
0
4
Interface / UX
21
1
1
19
Audio / music
3
2
0
1
Value for money
3
1
0
2
Multiplayer
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 55 h on median; those who dislike it: 25 h.
<2h
0 % (n=10)
2-10h
62 % (n=32)
10-25h
78 % (n=86)
>25h
88 % (n=272)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 06, 2025 · All-time low: €23.99 (Mar 19, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
1 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 15 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 28,9 % of players.
The core gameplay loop is highly addictive, earning 108 positive mentions out of 134.
Visual direction is a major highlight, with 26 positive mentions out of 30.
Content depth satisfies most players, securing 29 positive mentions out of 33.
Narrative elements are well‑received, garnering 17 positive mentions out of 21.
Weaknesses
Technical stability remains a hurdle, with 23 negative mentions out of 27 regarding bugs.
Optimization issues are a frequent pain point, cited in 22 negative mentions out of 37.
The user interface frustrates many users, resulting in 19 negative mentions out of 21.
Who is it for?
This title is a perfect fit for players who prioritize immersive exploration and long‑term progression loops over polished technical performance. Those who enjoy getting lost in a game's world for dozens of hours will find the most value here.
Is The Last Caretaker worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 86% of 12,201 Steam reviews are positive (player score 81/100). Most-praised strength: The core gameplay loop is highly addictive, earning. Current price: 29,99€.
Verdict
Despite the frustration caused by interface design and technical optimization, the sheer volume of positive feedback from high‑playtime users confirms its quality. It is a compelling adventure that succeeds where it matters most: keeping the player invested.
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