An exciting new open-world crafting title has just surpassed the milestone of one million wishlists on Steam, and it’s easy to understand its growing appeal. Outbound has steadily garnered significant attention over the past few months, fueled by its intriguing premise. At first glance, it may appear to be a standard gather-and-craft game, but what sets it apart is that the entire home or base you construct is situated on top of your mobile caravan.
The Steam description vividly captures the essence of the game: “Outbound is an open-world exploration game set in a utopian near future. Start with an empty camper van and turn it into the home of your dreams—either alone or alongside friends. Build and explore at your own pace. Scavenge materials, craft, and build on and in your vehicle with modular components. Advance in technology and efficiently use energy to power your home. Adapt your playstyle to meet the challenges posed by new landscapes and ever-changing environmental conditions.”
Collaborative Survival on the Road
In Outbound, you and up to three friends embark on an adventurous road trip to engage in the usual survival activities like gathering resources and foraging, without the typical struggles of survival mechanics. After collecting materials, you return to your caravan to enhance your dream home, which amusingly expands from the roof of the vehicle. The game also incorporates elements of gardening, cooking, and decorating, lending itself to that familiar cozy gaming vibe.
Developer Square Glade Games recently celebrated this achievement via social media, stating,
“Outbound has officially reached 1 million wishlists. WOW. I mean. WOW… Thank you to every single one of you for being a part of this game. We are still speechless. Literally. We cannot wait for you to hit the road.”
Fans can also get a glimpse of other promising indie games slated for release in 2025 and beyond.