No Man's Sky, Valheimand The forest are all different variations of survival games, but Highreach planning to mix them into a game. Indie developer VestGames is gearing up to introduce a whole new type of survival game that combines exciting features that fans of the genre may find interesting. Over the years, survival games like The 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 protection, the two have amassed a strong fan base. No Man's Sky has come incredibly far since its rocky launch, and the like The forest and Valheimmany see the exploration-based sci-fi adventure as a premium survival perspective with a space-focused 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 for an early launch next year, meaning the wait won't be much longer.
Highreach feature list
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Survival focused 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 management
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Companions with rich backstories to add to one's settlement
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Airship traversal, complete with ship customization and upgrades
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Different fighting styles
No Man's Sky, Valheim and The Forest's gameplay gets a new makeover When the accident happened, Highreach's world was shattered.
Highreach takes place in the titular fantasy world that has suffered a mysterious catastrophe and 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 thrive again. Highreach looks to take lots of notes from Valheims base building and The forests challenging survival, so for players who are particularly fond of these features, this Steam title could be a fun option.
No one has to struggle to survive alone
Even more exciting, players can try to survive Highreachs mysterious world together with friends. No Man's Sky, Valheimand The forest all have multiplayer, and that's one of the many reasons these three games have built such strong communities. Playing with multiplayer can not only make a survival experience much easier, but it can also make it more fun. There are tons of great co-op games on Steam, and Highreachs 5-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 flight mechanics
Then No Man's Sky is a space adventure, it's a given that the game includes spaceship travel. Being able to explore the galaxy really helps No Man's Skys charm, and Highreach have their own opinion about this function. Instead of spaceships, Highreach includes airships, so the game still remains grounded in its fantasy-driven world. No Man's Skys ship can look very different than Highreachs, but the two share two important details that elevate this type of feature: customization and upgrades. In both games, crafting your own ship adds to the immersion, and airships are a smart way to draw inspiration from No Man's Sky while keeping in line with its themes. Across the country, players can fly from one point to another and reveal everything Highreach has to offer, and while it doesn't fly from plane to plane, it still adds an extra layer to the game's exploration.
Highreach expected to be released in early access sometime during Q1 2026.
Highreach embraces No Man's Sky and Valheim's Procedural Generation
No Man's Sky and Valheims different biomes are a central part of building the worlds of both games, and procedural generation is used to make the settings even more diverse and surprising. Procedural generation adds to the survival experience, and Highreach uses the method for its own world-building. Highreach promises a variety of biomes with creative ways for players to connect each point on the map.
What to expect from Highreach's biomes
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Players can connect biomes through features such as portals and ziplines.
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Unique sights
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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, The forestand ValheimVestGame's upcoming indie title has all the features that make the trio so popular. When Highreach launching into early access, it will be interesting to see how its approach to survival games stacks up against other games in the genre.
