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The First Library
Restore a fallen medieval world in this co-op survival builder. Knowledge is your most important resource: Travel through portals, defeat mighty bosses, and reclaim lost books. Build your library stone by stone, unlock new worlds, and defend your knowledge against the shadows.

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Features
Single-player
Online Co-op
Family Sharing
Profile Features Limited 
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔
German ✔ ✔ ✔
Content
Includes Interactive Elements

Online interactivity

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The First Library lives from the interplay of survival, building, combat and exploration. We want to develop the game together with a community that actually plays these systems. Early Access lets us refine balance, progression and the co-op experience based on real feedback instead of delivering a finished game in isolation. Our closed playtests have already shown how valuable this feedback is – Early Access is the natural continuation of that path.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

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How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version starts with a complete core loop: explore the homeworld, recover lost books, build your library and master the tactical combat system with combos and blocking – alone or in co-op. We aim for the full version to expand with additional portal worlds, mightier enemies, deeper building and knowledge systems and the continuation of the story. The exact scope depends on development and community feedback.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

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How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Through our Discord, the Steam discussions and closed playtests. We collect structured feedback on combat, building, progression and balance, and regularly report which feedback led to which changes. We also plan roadmap milestones and polls on design decisions through these channels."”
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Planned Release Date: To be announced

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About This Game

The First Library is a survival adventure set in a world where knowledge is your most valuable resource. Discover lost writings, establish your personal library, and survive in an unforgiving wilderness. Play alone or together with friends.

Knowledge is Your Power

Your progress is tangible: Find and read ancient books to master new technologies and skills. In this world, there are no classic levels – every scroll and tome you find expands your horizon, allowing you to craft increasingly powerful items and tools.

Build Your Sanctuary

Construct a library that is more than just a house. It is your archive, your sanctuary, and your workshop. Using a modular building system, you can design impressive halls to your own liking and decorate them with the precious trophies of your travels.

Defend Your Legacy

Knowledge breeds envy. As your collection grows more magnificent, you will draw the attention of those who wish to claim these writings for themselves. Prepare to defend your library against intruders who will stop at nothing to reclaim their lost treasures.

YOUR ADVENTURE

Explore & Recover

Roam through forgotten lands in search of knowledge. Gather resources to push deeper into the wilderness and discover the secrets hidden within ruins and mysterious monuments.

Crafting & Progression

Use your gathered knowledge to gear up. Craft specialized armor sets and weapons to brave the dangers of the world. The more you learn, the better prepared you’ll be for the increasingly hazardous environment.

Tactical Combat

Face a living world. Encounter elusive wildlife, brutal creatures, and cunning hunters. Every fight requires strategy – equip yourself wisely and use your surroundings to gain the upper hand.

Boundless Horizons

Your knowledge is the key to more than just one world. Use your insights to open portals and venture into undiscovered dimensions. Each world offers new resources, deadlier foes, and even rarer knowledge waiting to be added to your library.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

We use AI-generated content as placeholders during development and are progressively replacing it with human-made assets.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
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