Cannibal Crossing

So having done a recent review of Death Road to Canada, a very fun niche title also by Rocketcat Games, I realized I had this one in my library a while back and gave it quite a few hours before dropping it. This isn't a title developed by them AFAIK, rather [i]published[/i], but as it's what I know from them, the comparisons are inevitable. Which is a shame, because my expectations are absolutely colored by that, and I didn't vibe with Cannibal Crossing, and this game isn't a spiritual sequel to DRtC but the comparisons kept coming up. Keep that in mind because my experience might be completely different from someone approaching this without having played DRtC beforehand. If I had to sum CC up in one word, it would be "unfocused." The runner-up word would be "generic." This is an open-world top-down pixel-art stealth-action zombie-shooter with survival, crafting, and base-building elements as well as football matches. That last part about football is a lie; I'm just checking to make sure your eyes didn't glaze over from the preceding description. It arrived years too late in a genre that's absolutely saturated with games like it. Unlike DRtC, which is about you traveling t…

Cannibal Crossing is a top-down action survival experience that leans heavily into tension, improvisation, and cooperative chaos, blending familiar genre mechanics into a harsh and often unforgiving loop. Developed collaboratively by Everplay Interactive, Blow and Try Again, and Rocketcat Games, and published by Rocketcat Games, the title positions itself as a survival sandbox where preparation, awareness, and adaptability matter far more than raw reflexes. From the outset, it communicates that survival is temporary, safety is fragile, and every decision carries risk. The game is set in the cursed town of Earlsboro, a hostile environment overrun by cannibals, bandits, and monstrous creatures that grow more aggressive over time. Each playthrough takes place on a procedurally generated map, ensuring that no two runs unfold in exactly the same way. This design choice reinforces uncertainty, as familiar landmarks cannot be relied upon and essential resources may be scattered in unexpected locations. Exploration becomes a constant gamble: venturing out may yield vital supplies, but it also exposes players to ambushes and escalating danger. The lack of predictability is one of the game’…

Good idea, very poorly executed and half done, it feels unfinished. Don't bother.

SUPREMELY rough around the edges in basically every way you can think of, and it doesn't seem like the developers have any intention to smooth the experience out any.

The devs have left this game to rot but I think the game is good for its price and the gameplay gets a lot more fun as you go on

This game is awesome, but $20 is too high, get it for $10 or less in my opinion.