Palworld(パルワールド)
Genre: オープンワールドサバイバル
Game Overview
A crafting survival game that lets you capture mysterious creatures called Pals and set them to work in your base, blending open-world building freedom with creature collection in a surprisingly dark world that broke Steam records at launch.
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Recommended for: Beginners to Intermediates (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)
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About "Palworld(パルワールド)"
Game Composition (GPA Analysis)
Palworld(パルワールド) leads with its オープンワールドサバイバル identity, anchored by the core feel of "A crafting survival game that lets you capture mysterious creatures called Pals and set them to work in your base, ble…." The headline profile reads Character Building 90% / Open World 85% / Crafting 85%, making it a strong pick for fans of Character Building and Open World. Weighted toward entry-level accessibility.
Characteristics & Analysis
Our editorial team scored "Palworld(パルワールド)" by using its feel of open world, character building, and crafting as the primary lens, weighting Character Building and Open World most heavily. Top similar titles include "No Man's Sky(ノーマンズスカイ)", "Animal Crossing: New Horizons(あつまれ どうぶつの森)", "Stardew Valley(スターデューバレー)".