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Return From Core player count chart
Return From Core has very few players on Steam right now (14). Its all-time peak was 38.
History from Oct 11, 2026
Return From Core monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | +65.22% | 38 |
| October 2026 | not enough data | n/a | 23 |
How many people play Return From Core right now?
At this moment Return From Core has 14 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #7,445 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 14 players. Today's peak is 18% below its 30-day average daily peak of 17.
Return From Core player count history
Today's player count is 37% of its all-time peak of 38, set on Nov 8, 2026.
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About Return From Core
Mine, build, and explore with Monster Girl companions in this underground sandbox adventure. Uncover lost tech, automate production, and forge bonds with allies as you fight to survive and journey back to the surface.
- Developer
- 顽核社
- Publisher
- 2P Games, Shochiku
- Released
- Jul 17, 2025
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 9 languages, 1 with full audio
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Return From Core price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Return From Core is at its full price of $16.99. It usually goes on sale for about 45% off (around $9.34), and the lowest we have recorded is $9.34.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
How many copies has Return From Core sold?
We estimate Return From Core has sold 57K to 110K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. At the prices it has actually sold for, that is roughly $750K to $1.5M in gross revenue.
These are estimates, not official sales figures. How we estimate sales.
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Return From Core reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Return From Core achievements
Return From Core has 35 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 14.6% of them; the rarest, Underground Slayer, is held by 0.8% of players.
Steady ProgressSuccessfully repaired the Super Drill Hub57.6%- God of WarWon a Battle with a Monster Girl in one attempt56.9%
- Pitch BlackReached Core Level 253.3%
- Pickaxe TechniqueDeflected a returning Pickaxe with your fist48.5%
- StuckReached Core Level 334.6%
- Exceptional TalentUnlocked a complete gene chain32.8%
- Cough, Cough, CoughReached Core Level 522.5%
- Devoted LoveRaised Affection of any Monster Girl to level 522.0%
- Unstoppable ForceKilled any giant boss without taking damage18.5%
- Belt BelieverPlaced 100 Conveyor Belts17.8%
- Crazy FarmerHarvested crops 1,000 times13.0%
- Family LifeTriggered 10 furniture interactions with Monster Girls13.0%
- Underground MinerExcavated 2,000 ore12.9%
- Race Against TimeReached Core Town within 50 days12.2%
- PlumberBuilt 100 Pipes11.9%
- Slimy VillageReached Core Level 611.4%
- Underwater WorldReached Core Level 710.0%
- Ancient CapitalReached Core Level 88.6%
- Deep AffectionRaised Affection of 5 Monster Girls to level 57.3%
- King of ExplosionsUsed a total of 1,000 Bombs6.3%
- New WorldHidden achievement5.5%
- Ten LivesRevived 10 times5.4%
- Planting ExpertPlanted 24 types of crops3.4%
- Perfect FishingCaught 12 different types of fish3.4%
- MartyrHidden achievement3.4%
- Cozy LifeTriggered 5 different furniture interactions with Monster Girls2.6%
- Logistics MasterOperated at least 10 Camp Warehouses simultaneously2.4%
- GourmandCrafted 20 top-tier dishes2.0%
- Skilled AnglerCaught 100 Fish1.9%
- Empty WorldExcavated all non-renewable rocks and ore in one level1.6%
- Automation ExpertOperated at least 10 Transport Towers simultaneously1.6%
- Pickaxes MasterCrafted 16 different types of Pickaxes1.5%
- Just for FunPlayed Gaming Console with Monster Girls 10 times1.4%
- Railroad WorkerPlaced 1,000 Rail segments1.3%
- Underground SlayerEliminated 10,000 monsters0.8%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Return From Core news and patch notes
- Jun 25, 2026 6/24 Minor Update Patch notes
- Sep 4, 2025 Minor Update V1.0.9 Patch notes
- Aug 19, 2025 Medium Update V1.0.8
- Aug 6, 2025 Minor Update V1.0.7 Patch notes
- Jul 29, 2025 Minor Update V1.0.5 Patch notes
- Jul 23, 2025 "Return from Core" Ecosystem Revealed!, Panorama View!
- Jul 23, 2025 Minor Update V1.0.4a Patch notes
- Jul 21, 2025 Minor Update V1.0.3 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Return From Core FAQ
Is Return From Core dead?
Return From Core has very few players on Steam right now (14). Its all-time peak was 38.
How many people play Return From Core?
14 people are playing Return From Core on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 14 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Return From Core?
Return From Core reached its all-time Steam peak of 38 concurrent players on Nov 8, 2026.
How much does Return From Core cost?
Return From Core costs $16.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Return From Core has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Return From Core on Steam is $9.34 (45% off), on Nov 3, 2026. It costs $16.99 right now.
Is Return From Core on sale right now?
No, Return From Core is at its full price of $16.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 45%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 45%.
Is Return From Core good?
Steam players rate Return From Core Mostly Positive: 74% of 1,086 reviews are positive.
When did Return From Core come out?
Return From Core was released on Steam on Jul 17, 2025.
Who made Return From Core?
Return From Core was developed by 顽核社 and published by 2P Games, Shochiku.
How many copies has Return From Core sold?
We estimate Return From Core has sold 57K to 110K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. This is an estimate, not an official figure, because Steam does not publish sales.
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