


Players use resources to craft new items and equipment. Some resources can only be found in specific areas of the map, stored in regular and rare containers, or dropped by certain enemies. Players start with low health and mana, which can be increased by finding and crafting specific items. Many resources, such as metal ores, can be found while exploring caves. them into aspects of the game and the development process. The game begins in a procedurally generated world in which the player begins with basic tools and a non-player character (NPC) tutorial to help them get started and attract their attention. The game is known for its classic style of exploring and going on adventures, which is similar to the Metroid and Minecraft series.

The game features a 2D character tile-based graphic style reminiscent of the 16-bit characters found on the Super NES. Terraria is a 2D sandbox game with gameplay revolving around exploration, building, crafting, combat, survival, and mining, playable in both single-player and multiplayer modes.
