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Steam app 848480 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:52 UTC

Creeper World 4

The unstoppable fluid enemy has returned and destroyed every world in its path! Defend against Creeper as it floods across the 3D terrain in this real time strategy game where the enemy is a fluid.

Creeper World 4 Steam header artwork
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224playing now
22424-hour peak
3,779all-time peak
151average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−4.5Gain−2.9%% gain253Peak

718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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All time

70 months, December 2020 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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Monthly peak

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July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 436 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 282 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

Creeper World 4 was released on 3 Dec, 2020.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:52 UTC
App ID
848480
Last updated
15 Oct 2025 build 20247841
Developer
Knuckle Cracker
Publisher
Knuckle Cracker
Release date
3 Dec, 2020
Platforms
Windows
Download size
441 MB
Install size
591 MB
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
29

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudStatsIncludes level editorFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

Tower DefenseReal Time TacticsWargameBuildingRTSSpaceStrategy3DPhysicsWarTop-DownGrand StrategyStory RichActionSimulationSci-fiTacticalLevel EditorSingleplayerMultiplayer
About this gameFull description from Steam
The eternal harvester of galactic empires has returned! Witness massive waves of Creeper flood across the 3D terrain in this real time strategy game where the enemy is a fluid. Build out your economic base with energy and mined wares. Assemble your forces and struggle against the creeper on all fronts as it floods and fills the map. Take the high ground with your forces to avoid the creeper as waves crash around your base. Increase your lines of sight and range on high ground, but beware the aerial units. And, if you last long enough, launch orbital weapons and call down devastating strikes on the enemy. Creeper World 4 continues the iconic and well received Creeper World RTS franchise, expanding into a new dimension of strategic possibilities and threats. The galaxy once again finds itself culled and utterly in ruins. Guide a scientist and cohorts through the ultimate test of survival and restore hope to the galaxy... one world at a time. Play small maps casually, while pausing and issuing orders. Alternately, play massive maps in real-time with full save support. The choice is yours. Play the story missions, the community crafted missions, or use the built in mission generator for infinite possibilities. Use the map editor to make your own maps for fun and sharing. Create custom units, or even custom game play modes, and share those as well. Features 3D Terrain with numerous strategic options. Enhanced graphics Physics-based flowing 'Creeper' enemy with wave mechanics. Land, Air, and Orbital weapons. Custom unit support with scripting. Online map database. Story/Campaign missions. Experimental Co-op multiplayer.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Violência fantasiosa · Medo
IGRS18Horor · Kekerasan · Interaksi Daring
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 or later Processor: Dual Core 2Ghz Memory: 3 GB RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or later Processor: Quad Core 3Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated GPU DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: OS: OS X 10.9+ Processor: Dual Core 2Ghz Memory: 3 GB RAM Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended: OS: OS X 10.9+ Processor: Quad Core 3Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+ Processor: Dual Core 2Ghz Memory: 3 GB RAM Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended: OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+ Processor: Quad Core 3Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported languages1 languages
LanguageFull audio
English

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

29 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
1st Nullification ObjectiveAchievement
1st Totem ObjectiveAchievement
1st Reclaim ObjectiveAchievement
1st Hold ObjectiveAchievement
1st Collect ObjectiveAchievement
Parallel UniverseAchievement
Farsite FarsideAchievement
21 Gun SaluteAchievement
LoreAchievement
09 Leo, 266Achievement

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DemosPlayable demos on Steam

48 developer announcements, Mar 2019 to Oct 2025 · times in UTC

October

  1. Unity Patch

    Just a minor update to patch the unity dll to bring it in line with their latest secure update.

    Patch notes

December

  1. Creeper World IXE Now Available!

    Just in time for the holidays, the latest battle against the Creeper has begun! https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/32938698/486e9baabf4cc5700d61b30178825e618af8b91f.png

    Knuckle Cracker
  2. Creeper World IXE Now Available!

    At long last, the next installment in the Creeper World series is available! Creeper World IXE Steam Store Page

    Knuckle Cracker
  3. Creeper World IXE Launching Dec 12, 2024

    Creeper World IXE Launching Dec 12, 2024 Check out the new launch trailer:

    Knuckle Cracker

November

  1. Creeper World IXE Status Update

    Status update on Creeper World IXE:

    Knuckle Cracker

May

  1. Creeper World IXE Demo Available!

    The Creeper World IXE free demo is now available. It's alpha, so things will change. But in the mean time, there are 4 missions to try... so worlds need saving! Steam Store Page with…

    Knuckle Cracker
  2. Updates for Version 2.5.1

    It's been a while, but the creeper is still out there and worlds still need liberating... the fight never ends! Updates: Added additional RPL scripting commands to support new custom map features. Added support for images instead of just…

    Patch notes

December

  1. Creeper World IXE Greenar Slip-up

    In this IXE alpha 10 video, I slip-up and call the green stuff "Greenar", which is of course from CW4. I lived with CW4 daily (and nightly) for 4 years... so no wonder I guess.

    Knuckle Cracker

June

  1. Creeper World IXE Coming Soon!

    The Creeper never fails to return... but this time, we have an advantage! Creeper World IXE is our next installment, it takes things to a new level... the pixel level. Every pixel is simulated along with an enhanced creeper simulation...…

    Knuckle Cracker

November

  1. Update notes for Version 2.4.9

    Features: Can now deselect walls/crazonium by clicking anywhere Plyon connection in pre-built state are now a different color from tower connections. Increased download timeouts so slower connections can download larger maps. Added a way to…

    Patch notes

May

  1. Update Notes for Version 2.3.3

    Fixed a half dozen bugs. Added exporting of textures from a custom unit CPACK. Added exporting meshes to obj files from a custom unit CPACK. Added Get/SetOrientation 4rpl scripting APIS. Added MSGButtons to 4rpl. Can be used to create…

    Patch notes

December

  1. Update Notes for Version 2.2.9

    Over 20 bugs fixed. Two new 4rpl scripting commands: GetCreeperCoverage, ClearPrintLog. Updated HTTPS packaged. Game feature addition: Hide spore lines. Found in the Options menu on the right of the game screen. Game feature addition…

    Patch notes

November

  1. None of the categories really match...

    There are 10 steam awards nomination category things. None of them are really a good fit for Creeper World 4. Or the other way around maybe... you know what I mean. So I picked one: Most Innovative. But you say, "yeah, but I've been playing…

    Knuckle Cracker

July

  1. Updates for 2.1.4

    Small update for a couple bug fixes, one affecting minor creeper emission in the Farsite story mission.

    Patch notes
  2. Update 2.1.2

    More bug fixes and more 4rpl scripting APIs for map makers to use in their creations... Over 10 bug fixes, including issues with MVerse New 4rpl calls:GetMVersePlayers,GetCreeperInRange,GetUnitInCreeper,MSG_SaveGame

    Knuckle Cracker

June

  1. V2 MVerse Trailer

    To celebrate adding co-op to Creeper World, the old video tools got dusted off...

    Knuckle Cracker
  2. Creeper World 4 V2 (Now with Coop Multiplayer)

    Creeper World 4, now with experimental co-op multiplayer! Here are the changes: Version 2.0.1 Experimental Co-op multiplayer! Start a mission, then go the the menu and select "MVerse Hosting". Share resource pods, coordinate joint attacks…

    Knuckle Cracker

May

  1. CO-OP Multiplayer

    CO-OP multiplayer is under construction for Creeper World 4. There's work yet to do, but the core is in place. Stay tuned over the coming weeks....

    Knuckle Cracker

April

  1. Special event

    There's a 48 hour special sale underway for Creeper World 4! And, there will be some interesting news coming soon for Creeper World 4. I've been hard at work on something new and I'm looking forward to showing it and getting your feedback.

    Knuckle Cracker

March

  1. Update 1.4.8

    More bugs fixed, more features, better performance... 1.4.8 Changes Over 30 bugs fixed. Several UI enhancements. Improved unit movement performance. Updated Colonial tags system. Over 10 Scripting enhancements. Added a dedicated compile…

    Knuckle Cracker

February

  1. Update 1.3

    Update 1.3 is live and adds lots of fixes and some new features. There were a ton of additions added to 4rpl (scripting) so expect some new Colony maps with new capabilities to show up soon! Added support for built in titans (sweeper…

    Knuckle Cracker

January

  1. Update 1.2.0

    Changes in version 1.2.0 Added game option to disable visual creeper smoothing. Added game option to limit the number of game recording files that are kept on disk. Split out game mute from the main menu mute and added UI settings for both…

    Knuckle Cracker

December

  1. Creeper World 4 version 1.1.1 now available

    Fixed screen tearing when full screen. Fixed issue with units sometimes not taking damage when on mesh and stunned. Fixed some issues with custom unit management Fixed issue with a disarmed Terp continuing to work. Fixed some small UI…

    Knuckle Cracker
  2. Creeper World 4 version 1.1.0 now available

    Got some new features, some small tweaks, and some bugs fixes. Here's the change log for version 1.1.0 Updated to Unity 2019.4 Colonies remembers last selected map when returning to the Colonies screen. Sprayer collection field changed to…

    Knuckle Cracker
  3. Launch Results

    It's just over 48 hours since the Creeper World 4 launch... And things have progressed fantastically well! Better than my expectations by several fold. It would seem that folks really do like thermodynamics, differential equations, and…

    Knuckle Cracker
  4. Creeper World 4 Releasing Dec 3, 2020

    I redoubled my efforts and now the Creeper is ready to flood another hundred thousand worlds. Yes.... (fingers stroking chin).... The Creeper culling has returned! Come bear witness to the turning of another galactic page. The end of one…

    Knuckle Cracker

November

  1. Release Date and Launch Trailer

    Dec 3, 2020... that's the date I'm shooting for. And check out the new launch trailer!

    Knuckle Cracker

October

  1. Demo2 PreBeta 11.0 Update

    Demo2 PreBeta 11.0 Added smart packet dispatching. Helps streamline initial buildout and prevent economy stalling. Top Right menu items redone to be less confusing. Don't allow the temple to be destroyed by blobs in Shaka mission. Reduced…

    Knuckle Cracker
  2. Miss the CW4 livestream during the Autumn festival?

    Here's a recording of the Creeper World 4 Autumn Festival 2020 live stream:

    Knuckle Cracker
  3. Creeper World 4

    Fight a fluid enemy that flows over 3D dynamic maps in this unique strategy game. With up to 65536 simultaneous enemy positions to contend with, employ hundreds of units and a sweeping player economic network carefully... your base and your…

    Knuckle Cracker
  4. Demo updated with new mission!

    The demo for Creeper World 4 has been updated! More goodness and another mission. Creeper World 4 Demo (PreBeta 10.2) changes: A new mission: Shaka Walls New unit models MiniMap with alerting Ambient occlusion visual enhancement (can turn…

    Knuckle Cracker
  5. TerraMoon

    Dev play of a test mission:

    Knuckle Cracker

September

  1. Creeper World 4 Developer Play

    Knuckle Cracker plays Creeper World 4. Check out the state of the game... she's getting close to complete!

    Knuckle Cracker

June

  1. Demo updated to Version 1.1

    Version 1.1 of the CW4 demo is now live. Changes: - A new Bonus mission! That brings the total missions to 8. - In the settings you can now rebind keyboard controls. Preliminary, version. - There are keybindings for selecting the build tab…

    Patch notes
  2. Creeper World 4 Demo

    The Creeper World 4 Demo is available now as part of the Steam Game Festival (June 16 - Jun 22). Here's the install. Copy paste this in your browser: steam://install/1293770

    Knuckle Cracker
  3. THE Creeper World 4 Demo

    Four years. That's what it has taken to create Creeper World 4. So naturally you get seven sweet missions to try in the demo. Because 7/4's is... Ok. Anyway. As I was saying; You get five story missions so you can get a feel for where our…

    Knuckle Cracker
  4. Dev Chat

    Let's talk about Creeper World 4! Waves, terrain, beams that slice through the creeper like it is butter? It's all good. We will hookup on discord and talk about the demo and the full game. Meet me here: https://discord.gg/knucklecracker

    Knuckle Cracker
  5. Creeper World 4 Live Stream

    Join me while I play Creeper World 4. Steam chat will also be available and I'll show off parts of the game not seen before! Creeper World 4 is a RTS tower-defense hybrid where you fight a fluid across a 3d relief landscape. Build out your…

    Knuckle Cracker

April

  1. Chanson

    Chanson Creeper World 3 mission implemented in Creeper World 4 as a test mission. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34337214/32010f48b76192d5ccaaa274eea9f2eb74667105.jpg

    Knuckle Cracker

February

  1. Chronom: New CW4 Dev video

    New CW4 dev video featuring Chronom missions, eggs, and a new victory condition.

    Knuckle Cracker

January

  1. CW4 sound track feedback

    Knuckle Cracker is evaluating music choices for CW4. See the Request on his Discord server One of the Discord members (shoutout to @lokilog) created a playlist of the current tracks that you can listen to here: If you want to provide…

    75Karsten

November

  1. Not Beta 7 Gameplay Video

    A giant multi-front challenge with a custom unit kicker. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34337214/027cd8d3c42c8f15b6e0349316190bfe6855136e.jpg

    Knuckle Cracker

October

  1. Steam Remote Play now available

    For more details here is the Steam announcement: https://steamcommunity.com/games/593110/announcements/detail/3032537193879549687{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34337214/9b43ea875ef47f6e39f7857583eb8bdab7b8da04.png

    75Karsten

September

  1. NotBeta 4.1

    Testing a game mode where trees give a boost to energy, and rolling up some significant performance improvements (unlocked 165 fps in a particular test), Also some usability enhancements to allow drag-building of units in a straight line.

    Patch notes

August

  1. New videos - 2 for the price of two!

    When all the new developments take up so much time that there's not enough left for a play-through, why not make two videos on the same day? https://youtu.be/Et-lGqK_egE https://youtu.be/uCCQmyWw1e0

    75Karsten

June

  1. Dev Video: Unit creation time-lapse

    Unit creation time-lapse. https://youtu.be/hOpTsqGO_WQ

    Knuckle Cracker

May

  1. Dev Video: GDR

    Nitpickers rejoice! Now you can review your every move in the GDR. https://youtu.be/rM03CVCXeuk

    Knuckle Cracker

March

  1. Dev Video: Gort

    Cue the theremin music, custom units have landed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuVp2eF9AaU

    Knuckle Cracker

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