During the Steam Autumn Sale 2025, players have the opportunity to acquire Palworld and Core Keeper in a bundle with an attractive 31% discount. This move is an initiative by the studio Pocketpair, creators of Palworld, who seek to support other developers by including Core Keeper in this bundle. Pocketpair has achieved notable success with its title Palworld and has taken a step forward by establishing a publishing company aimed at helping independent developers find an audience for their games.
It has never been cheaper to get Core Keeper
John ‘Bucky’ Buckley, director of communications at Palworld, has highlighted the quality of Core Keeper, considering it one of the best games available on Steam. In a post on Twitter, Buckley urged players to try Core Keeper, stating that “there are no excuses” not to do so. Additionally, the bundle allows those who already own one of the two games to access the second at a reduced price, adding extra value to the offer.
This effort not only reflects Pocketpair’s philosophy of being “big fans” of the indie development community, but also shows their desire to “pay it forward” after enjoying their own success. Buckley complemented his message with a personal anecdote, recalling a discouraging comment from a teacher in his youth who predicted a complicated future for him in the industry. His current achievement, symbolized by inclusion in one of the most exciting bundles of the year, highlights a positive outcome for someone who was once underestimated.
This type of initiative highlights the solidarity among developers in a competitive and challenging environment, where making a game is more complicated than ever. The collaboration between studios like Pocketpair and others, such as the team behind Core Keeper, represents a beacon of hope for independent developers in 2025.
