Mazebound: Hunt, Gather, Run!
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About Mazebound: Hunt, Gather, Run!
Mazebound: Hunt, Gather, Run! is a survival horror game from Absam Studios that drops you in a claustrophobic coastal maze. Released in 2026, it plays like a cross between Don’t Starve and a co-op thriller. You’re stranded on a rocky shore with limited tools, forced to scavenge for food and materials while fending off ravenous beasts. The maze itself shifts, hiding shortcuts and dangers. Play solo or team up to extend survival time. With a focus on raw survival mechanics and tense co-op, it’s a test of patience and strategy. The setting is stark but effective, think salt-crusted rocks, flickering lanterns, and the constant threat of starvation.
Gameplay
The game’s core loop revolves around gathering, crafting, and fleeing. Early on, you’ll spend 20 minutes collecting twigs and berries, using them to build a crude knife. Controls are twitchy but responsive, swipe right to swing, press a button to sprint, and hold it to dodge. Enemies circle you silently, their hunger growing every 30 seconds. You’ll sprint through narrow corridors, backtracking to avoid traps. Multiplayer adds layers: one player can distract a predator while another scavenges. The maze resets each session, forcing you to adapt. Resource scarcity is brutal, every meat ration is a calculated risk. Combat is all-or-nothing: one missed dodge means respawning, losing progress. Sessions peak at 45 minutes, leaving you breathless and hungry for more.
What Players Think
Players rate it 4.2/5 on PlayPile, with critics averaging 82. The community calls it “tense but fair,” though 27% find the early-game too punishing. Average playtime is 18 hours, and 73% beat the base goal of surviving 72 in-game hours. Completion rates peak at 65% for those chasing 100% (250 achievements). Moods are mostly “thrilling” and “frustrated”, reviews mention “mastering resource management” but also “crying over a rotten fish.” 87% of 12,000 reviews are positive. Co-op sessions see 30% higher survival rates, and 43% of players play with friends weekly.
PlayPile's Take
Mazebound rewards persistence. At $39.99, it’s a mid-tier indie with a steep learning curve. The 250 achievements incentivize repeated playthroughs, especially for completionists. Best for fans of survival stress and co-op chaos. If you tolerate slow progression and enjoy calculating risks, this is your game. Skip if you prefer combat over crafting, or if frustration triggers rage-quit mode. It’s not perfect, but for players who thrive in tense, resource-scarce environments, it’s a solid 10-hour challenge.
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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