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Mycoal Dough · Published by Mycoal Dough
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A co-op roguelite wave defense and exploration game based on liminal spaces. Defend the CORE against waves of anomalies shaped from surreal internet dreamscapes. Explore liminal spaces, harvest remnant, and restabilize the CORE: alone or with other Users.
Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access · More free games
About this game
corescapes is an online coop liminal wave defense and exploration game, where your goal is simple: protect the core and feed it remnant.
DEFEND.
defend the CORE against onslaughts of enemies based on various internet aesthetics
each aesthetic gets a boss fight (weirdcore, webcore, liminalcore, dreamcore, etc.)
EXPLORE.
traverse and explore through various liminal spaces in search of remnant to stabilize the CORE
unlock and gain new teammates, weapons, remnant as you warp across voidscapes
ADAPT.
choose a class and forge a build from a wide arsenal of weapons and utilities
expand your skill set, purchasable items, and a growth tree between runs
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560 / Intel UHD 630, 2 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
The Smiling Legion Update - v0.1.5
This is my first ever post on CORESCAPES! Introducing...THE SMILING LEGIONTheir main ideology is swarm and outnumber. Most of the buffs and enemies in this faction rely on having many smileys near them and spawning more. The lore feel for this faction is roman themed.NEW STATUS EFFECTSPackGain damage and movement speed for each nearby ally.PromotionKilling enemies promote nearby Smileys into their stronger variants.Infectious SmileDead enemies leave behind fresh recruits.RoyalElite leaders inspire nearby troops, dramatically increasing their effectiveness.SmileyI & SmileyIISpecial recruitment effects that continuously generate allied Smileys during combat.NEW ENEMIES//staresmileA flying predator that locks onto targets before rushing from long range.//deadslingerA deadly marksman wielding a powerful revolver. Watch for visual cues and parry its shots.///smiley: bombardier mk2A captured WEBCORE war machine repurposed by the Legion. Instead of missiles, it launches explosive //staresmile.!trickshotA dangerous miniboss that combines revolver volleys, rapid knife dashes, and unpredictable evasive maneuvers.THE LEGION RANKSThe backbone of the Smiley army consists of five military classes:VelesHastatusPrincipesCenturionDecimusAs battles escalate, stronger classes begin appearing in greater numbers, creating the feeling of a growing military campaign rather than isolated encounters.NEW BOSS: !!CAESARThe ruler of the Smiley Empire has arrived.Fight inside a massive gladiatorial arena constructed around the battlefield while thousands of cheering Smileys watch from the stands.!!caesar does not fight alone.Throughout the encounter he:Commands endless waves of soldiersPromotes troops into elite ranksSacrifices followers for personal powerSummons military bannersCalls in Praetorian guardsManipulates crowd approvalApproval SystemThe crowd constantly judges the battle.High Approval grants !!caesar increasing support from the audience, while poor Approval can trigger a full-scale ...Read full article on Community Announcements (mycoal)
