No Man's Sky, Valheimand Forest are all different takes on the survival game but Highreach is going to combine them into one game. Indie developer VestGames is gearing up to introduce a whole new kind of survival game that combines exciting features that fans of the genre may be interested in. Over the years, survival games like Forest and Valheim have been hailed as some of the best in the genre. Whether it's surviving the dangers of the wilderness or crafting materials and shelter, these two have amassed a strong fan base. No Man's Sky he's come incredibly far from his rocky start and stuff Forest and Valheimmany see the exploration-based sci-fi adventure as cutting-edge survival with a space-centric twist.
According to VestGames, Highreach is about exploration, survival and base building in an open world fantasy setting. The game may not be out yet, but the upcoming Steam game is aiming to launch early access next year, meaning the wait won't be much longer.
List of high reach features
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A survival RPG
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Co-op supports up to 5 players
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Open world map
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Crafting and base building
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Settlement administration
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Companions with a rich past to join the settlement
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Airship passage, complete with ship customization and upgrades
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Diverse fighting styles
The gameplay of No Man's Sky, Valheim and The Forest is getting a new look When disaster struck, the world of Highreach was destroyed.
Highreach takes place in the titular fantasy world that has faced a mysterious catastrophe that has left this civilization in ruins. Players must rebuild a new settlement in the world of Highreach, but that's easier said than done. Through combat, crafting, and strategic settlement management, players must survive to ensure that they and others can once again prosper. Highreach looks like he's taking a lot of notes Valheimbase building a Forestis survival-heavy, so for players who particularly like these features, this Steam title could be a fun alternative.
No one has to fight for survival alone
Even more exciting, players can try to survive Highreachmysterious world alongside friends. No Man's Sky, Valheimand Forest they all feature multiplayer, and that's one of the many reasons these three games have built such strong communities. Playing with multiplayer can not only make the survival experience much easier, but it can also make it more fun. There are tons of great co-op games on Steam and Highreach5-player co-op adds an extra dose of teamwork to the game beyond its built-in companions.
Highreach's Airship Traversal offers a unique take on No Man's Sky's flying mechanics
From No Man's Sky is a space adventure, it goes without saying that the game features spaceship travel. Being able to explore the galaxy really helps No Man's Sky' s charm, a Highreach has its own take on this feature. Instead of spaceships, Highreach it features airships so the game still stays grounded in a fantasy world. No Man's Skyships can look a lot different than Highreach's, but they both share two important details that elevate this kind of feature: customization and upgrades. In both games, diving into your own ship adds to the immersion, and airships are a smart way to get inspired No Man's Sky while still being consistent with its themes. Across the country, players can fly from one point to another and discover everything Highreach has to offer, and while not flying from planet to planet, it still adds another layer to the game's exploration.
Highreach it is expected to be released in early access sometime during 1st quarter of 2026.
Highreach embraces No Man's Sky and Valheim's Procedural Generation
No Man's Sky and ValheimDifferent biomes are central to the world building of both games, and procedural generation is used to make the settings even more varied and surprising. Procedural generation adds to the survival experience and Highreach he uses this method to build his own world. Highreach promises different biomes with creative ways for players to connect each point of the map.
What to expect from the Highreach biomes
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Players can connect biomes using features such as portals and ziplines.
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Unique points of interest
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Each new area is unpredictable and offers “challenges and rewards”.
Highreach may not be out yet but for those looking for other games like No Man's Sky, Forestand ValheimVestGames upcoming indie title boasts all the features that made the trio so popular. When Highreach is launching in Early Access, it will be interesting to see how its approach to survival stacks up against other games in the genre.
