Cloudheim on PC

There is an immediate sense of energy when stepping into Cloudheim from Noodle Cat Games. The floating islands, bold colour palette, and exaggerated character animations establish a playful tone that sets expectations early.

This is a game that wants movement, improvisation, and shared moments to sit at the heart of its identity. As a cooperative action RPG, this title wears its influences openly, but it avoids feeling derivative by leaning hard into physics-driven encounters and expressive combat.

That ambition is evident within minutes. Enemies tumble, collide, and react dynamically to the environment, and the world itself feels like a toy box built for experimentation.

At the same time, the seams of an evolving Early Access project remain visible. Systems occasionally rub against one another, and the flow between combat, crafting, and progression does not always feel harmonious. Cloudheim is confident in what it wants to be, even if it is still negotiating how best to get there.

Spectacle and Substance

Combat is undoubtedly Cloudheim‘s strongest asset, and it carries much of the experience on its shoulders. Attacks have weight, movement is fluid, and the physics layer introduces an unpredictability that keeps encounters lively.

Whether launching enemies into hazards or chaining abilities with allies, the game rewards creativity more than strict efficiency. In cooperative play, these systems shine brightest. Shared encounters become dynamic problem-solving exercises, with players adapting on the fly as enemies scatter or terrain collapses into chaos.

Solo play remains enjoyable, but the sense of spectacle is undeniably heightened with others involved. Over longer sessions, repetition does creep in, particularly as enemy behaviours begin to feel familiar, but the moment-to-moment satisfaction rarely disappears entirely.

Cooperation of Joy and Friction

Cloudheim clearly positions itself as a cooperative first experience, and much of its design supports that goal. Exploration feels communal, combat thrives on coordination, and shared victories create memorable moments. However, progression systems sometimes undermine that intent.

Advancement can feel uneven across players, and certain restrictions introduce unnecessary friction into what should be a seamless shared journey. These issues are not insurmountable, but they do affect pacing and cohesion.

When the game works, it feels like a game built around friendship and shared discovery. When it falters, it reminds players that its systems have not yet fully aligned with its social ambitions.

Crafting Loops, Structural Weight

Beyond combat, Cloudheim leans heavily on crafting and base management to provide long-term structure. These systems are functional and often rewarding, but they also introduce the most noticeable friction.

Inventory management and resource logistics can slow momentum, pulling players away from the energetic flow that defines the best parts of the game. There is depth here, and the foundations are solid, yet the balance between engagement and tedium is not always struck cleanly. Refinement and streamlining would go a long way toward ensuring these systems complement rather than interrupt the core experience.

Visually, Cloudheim remains consistently appealing. Its environments are readable, vibrant, and distinct, supporting both combat clarity and exploration.

The floating island structure reinforces the game’s sense of scale and adventure, while environmental storytelling hints at a world shaped by collapse and reconstruction. While not every area feels equally memorable, the overall aesthetic coherence helps anchor the experience.

An Evolving Foundation

As it stands, this is an engaging cooperative action RPG built on a strong combat core and a charming visual identity. Its physics-driven systems provide genuine moments of joy, particularly when shared with friends, but rough edges in progression and structure prevent it from fully realising its potential.

As an Early Access title, Cloudheim feels like an invitation in its current state. For players willing to meet it where it is, there is plenty to enjoy, and the promise of something more cohesive remains firmly within reach.

Cloudheim is now available on PC.