Considering the fact that Minecraft is one of the most successful video games ever made, it’s not all that surprising that more and more games resembling it are being released. Much like Stardew Valley has been a common influence for indie creators, Minecraft’s blocky aesthetic has been mimicked in a good deal of projects. Hytale is perhaps the most widely known example, but there have been other projects like Steam’s Astromine and the upcoming Direland that fall under the Minecraft-like umbrella. And now, Strayward is about to join this lineup, bringing an increased focus on combat to the table. Specifically, gunplay.
While there have been a fair few Minecraft mods that add guns to Mojang’s sandbox hit, the base game has always focused on more old-school weaponry via its swords, crossbows, and so on. Steam’s Strayward, then, will instantly stand out from its clear influence by offering “a realistic firearm system with authentic ballistics.” In addition to this key combat difference, Strayward offers multiple maps to explore and build in instead of a randomly generated world with various biomes. Random events, roaming bosses, and distinct points of interest all ensure Strayward is more action-packed than Minecraft, but it still...
