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Terraria

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High confidence1.5M reviews Updated Jun 17, 2026

As of Jun 17, 2026, Terraria is rated 97% positive on Steam (1,529,001 reviews).

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Is Terraria worth it in 2026?

A 97% positive rating across over 1.5 million reviews is an exceptionally strong signal of consistent player satisfaction at scale. The complaints are sparse and minor relative to the volume of praise, indicating the product itself is genuinely robust rather than merely tolerated.

Best for

Players who enjoy deep progression systems, long-term content exploration, and optional cooperative or modded play.

Watch out

New players may find the lack of hand-holding initially overwhelming, and some light grinding is part of the core loop.

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97% positive
Steam
1.5M reviews

Pros

  • satisfying boss progression8
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    • terraria, oh where do i even start... At first glance, Terraria looks like “2D Minecraft,” but that comparison honestly doesn’t do it justice. The game evolves from chopping trees...
    • I used to talk so much ♥♥♥♥ about this game. "It’s just 2D Minecraft," I’d say, scoffing from my 3D high horse. Well, my opinions have changed... slightly. It is still just 2D Min...
    • quite literally the only game i play now and made me quit every previous game i had ever played, i remember thinking that "2D Minecraft" can't possibly be that good. Oh boy was i w...
  • massive content and replayability8
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    • terraria, oh where do i even start... At first glance, Terraria looks like “2D Minecraft,” but that comparison honestly doesn’t do it justice. The game evolves from chopping trees...
    • i cant believe i havent rated this game yet, though i should rate my games more often. its a must buy if you enjoy these types of games. its one of the best in its category, and ha...
    • lots of things to do and very fun and chill with hard bosses and progression
  • strong modding support5
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    • I used to talk so much ♥♥♥♥ about this game. "It’s just 2D Minecraft," I’d say, scoffing from my 3D high horse. Well, my opinions have changed... slightly. It is still just 2D Min...
    • i cant believe i havent rated this game yet, though i should rate my games more often. its a must buy if you enjoy these types of games. its one of the best in its category, and ha...
    • Nothing beats that random 2-week Terraria phase with friends. This was one of my childhood games and one of the games that made me appreciate how much effort goes into a game, fro...
  • long-term developer support4
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    • i cant believe i havent rated this game yet, though i should rate my games more often. its a must buy if you enjoy these types of games. its one of the best in its category, and ha...
    • Nothing beats that random 2-week Terraria phase with friends. This was one of my childhood games and one of the games that made me appreciate how much effort goes into a game, fro...
    • First encountered Terraria back in PSVita days, it’s free on PSPlus. Completed the game but Angler has no mission and not even fishing rod back then. That was over 10+ years ago....
  • fun with friends4
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    • very fun game very cool so much fun very fun man i played it 52 hours with my pals not stright kinda i took a walk after playing 10 hours ate some yummy steak than got back on i w...
    • Nothing beats that random 2-week Terraria phase with friends. This was one of my childhood games and one of the games that made me appreciate how much effort goes into a game, fro...
    • Terraria is one of those games that gives you far more than you expect. What starts as a simple survival and building game turns into an epic adventure filled with exploration, bos...

Cons

  • repetitive grinding2
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    • Exploring this game as a product of its time and as a milestone of gaming history, it's an interesting experience. From a modern perspective, and when looking for something fun...
    • Terraria is heaven for those who love to suffer in games and grind for hours.The game has no mercy. You will spend days digging mines just for one rare ore and constantly die from...
  • overwhelming at first1
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    • Near-perfection. A sandbox game with spot-on progression, challenging bosses, and a beautiful soundtrack. Can be a bit overstimulating at first, but starts to make sense quickly. H...
  • outclassed by successors1
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    • Exploring this game as a product of its time and as a milestone of gaming history, it's an interesting experience. From a modern perspective, and when looking for something fun...

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