Ruins To Fortress

Survival· Free to Play· Open World Survival Craft· Pixel Graphics

Early access since Dec 2024

Explore a post-apocalyptic island, craft, build, tear down enemy bases, defend and nuke your rivals! Life's about surviving in this multiplayer game, no matter what it takes!

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In early access, still in active development

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Active Development

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Ruins To Fortress launched into Early Access on December 13, 2024 as a free-to-play 2D survival and base-building game. The developers (NimbleBeasts, a two-person team) published a roadmap before launch outlining plans for a full 1.0 release approximately 12 months after Early Access began, with promised additions including character creation, expanded PvP/PvE modes, new biomes, improved mod support, anti-cheat scaling, and controller support. Since launch, the game has been actively developed with a steady stream of updates. Three major content releases have shipped: version 0.3.0 in February 2025 added new defense items and overhauled the mining system; version 0.5.0 in July 2025 delivered the "New Horizons" overhaul featuring procedurally generated maps, eight biomes, underground bunkers, destructible NPC bases, and a redesigned building system; and version 0.7.0 in February 2026 added Sandbox Mode and a full Admin Menu. In between, multiple feature patches addressed gameplay systems, and bug fixes have been released consistently throughout. The most recent developer communication was on February 16, 2026, when version 0.7.0 launched. That post noted "Coming Next: Official mod support" — indicating the team is still actively working toward features promised in the original roadmap. The original ~12-month Early Access target (which would have been around December 2025) appears to have passed without a 1.0 graduation, but the developers have not commented on this timeline change. Given that major updates have been arriving roughly every 6–7 months and the last one was in February 2026, the game appears to be within its active update window as of June 2026. The game remains in Early Access with clear ongoing development momentum and multiple roadmap items still undelivered. The single released DLC (Survivor's Pack, launched at Early Access launch) is the only planned paid DLC according to the developers' monetization statement.

Evidence

Version 0.7.0 launched with Sandbox Mode and Admin Menu. Post notes 'Coming Next: Official mod support,' confirming continued active development.

news post · Feb 16, 2026 source development ongoing

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Version 0.5.0 'New Horizons' shipped — the biggest update yet, adding procedurally generated maps, 8 biomes, underground bunkers, destructible NPC bases, and a redesigned building system.

news post · Jul 4, 2025 source content shipped

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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Survivor's Pack

Dec 2024

Media

Details

Developer

NimbleBeasts

Publisher

NimbleBeasts

Achievements

Platform

Windows, Linux

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

Free to Play Open World Survival Craft Pixel Graphics Survival Crafting Open World Base Building Dystopian PvE 2D Shooter Action Early Access Looter Shooter Post-apocalyptic

About this game

Ruins To Fortress - A 2D survival game focusing on base building and PvP/PvE gameplay.

Welcome to Ruins To Fortress, a thrilling 2D survival game currently in development that puts you in a world of base-building and intense PVP combat. Prepare to embark on a journey as you navigate a harsh, abandoned island teeming with danger and opportunity. Gather resources, construct shelters, cultivate plants, and forge tools and weapons to survive. Feel free to install the separate dedicated server or host the game yourself. Help us stress test the servers as we raise the maximum capacities during Early Access.

Gameplay

Survival Mechanics: Players start naked, armed only with a club on an island, and must gather basic resources like wood, stone, and food to survive. Unlike other survival games, food is not strictly necessary for survival but provides health benefits.

Crafting: Ruins To Fortress offers an extensive crafting system, allowing players to create a wide range of items, from simple tools and weapons to advanced technologies. Resources like metal, cloth, and animal hides are used to craft equipment that facilitates survival.

Base Building: Base building is a central aspect of the game. Players can construct shelters to protect themselves from other players, NPCs, and animals. These bases can be attacked and looted by other players, making the game particularly exciting and competitive.

Raiding: Another characteristic element of Ruins To Fortress is the raiding of other players' bases. By using explosives and other tools, players can breach enemy bases to steal resources and equipment.

PvP (Player vs. Player): Ruins To Fortress is known for its intense PvP elements. Players can attack each other at any time, making the game a constant challenge. Alliances and rivalries between players or clans strongly shape the gameplay experience.

PvE (Player vs. Environment): Ruins To Fortress already includes numerous PvE elements to offer a non-competitive gaming experience. These PvE elements are planned to be significantly expanded and enhanced over the course of Early Access.