The Best Survival Games - Page 3

Update : Subnautica 2 added at rank #1.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Windows Edition (2024)

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PC Windows j Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.


  • shooter
  • open-world
  • survival
  • first-person
  • fps
  • post-apocalyptic
  • hardcore
  • narrative
  • inventory
  • exploration
  • atmospheric
  • survival-horror
  • cover

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox One

Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.


  • post-apocalyptic
  • open-world
  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • survival
  • inventory
  • atmospheric
  • atmosphere
  • choices
  • military
  • survival-horror
  • exploration
  • nonlinear
  • lore

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Core Keeper (2024)

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Linux Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch 2

Core Keeper is a mining/crafting-adventure game that combines elements from games like Terraria, Stardew Valley, and Valheim. Dive into a subterranean world where you mine, build, and battle in an ever-expanding cave of wonders. Forge your path, unearth relics, and conquer monstrous foes, solo or with friends. It's a sandbox of secrets waiting for you to uncover!


What we like:
  • Infinite exploration with diverse biomes
  • Complete creative freedom in a fully destructible environment
  • Rich in secrets and stunning vistas
  • Varied gameplay with distinct regions
  • Extensive mod support enhances replayability
What could be improved:
  • Challenging navigation without clear landmarks
  • Limited inventory and storage space

  • survival
  • crafting
  • sandbox
  • cooperative
  • mining
  • cooking
  • farming
  • pixel
  • open-world
  • building
  • boss
  • procedural
  • simulation

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7 Days to Die (2024)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Linux Mac OS Playstation 5

7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits!


  • zombies
  • survival
  • crafting
  • open-world
  • survival-horror
  • post-apocalyptic
  • cooperative

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Once Human (2024)

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IOS iPhone Xbox Series X/s) (Playstation 5 PC Windows Android

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.


  • survival
  • open-world
  • multiplayer
  • post-apocalyptic
  • crafting
  • mmo
  • base-building
  • cooperative

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ASKA (2024)

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early access Android PC Windows

Lay claim to unspoiled lands and pave the way for a fierce Viking tribe. Craft the ultimate settlement solo or together with up to x3 friends. Trust in the Gods and the power of the Eye of Odin and summon intelligent NPC villagers to provide camaraderie and relief from the toils of survival.


  • survival
  • crafting
  • colony
  • cooperative
  • open-world
  • base-building
  • building
  • fantasy
  • dashboard
  • souls
  • multiplayer
  • dark
  • automation
  • mythology
  • procedural

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Soulmask (2024)

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early access PC Windows

Escaping a deadly sacrificial ritual, you find an ancient mystical mask on your journey. This mask holds potent knowledge, changing the world you knew. Face the harsh challenges of nature, survive, rally followers, and build your own tribe. Explore and unveil the truths behind the enigmatic mask.

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  • survival
  • open-world
  • crafting
  • multiplayer
  • sandbox
  • building
  • mmo
  • hunting
  • base-building
  • third-person
  • simulation
  • exploration
  • realistic
  • 3d

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V Rising (2024)

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PC Windows Playstation 5

V Rising is an early access survival game that combines crafting, MMO and arena-brawler elements. You can choose to join public PVP and PVE servers or create your own with custom rules and invite friends. The game streamlines vampire living to maximize action over tedium, making even the most laborious tasks respect your time. As you progress, you'll encounter bosses that offer essential rewards which will help you power up your character.

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What we like:
  • Smooth animations
  • Streamlined crafting and harvesting
  • Boss-focused progression system
  • Easygoing attitude
  • Marie Kondo inspired code optimization
What could be improved:
  • Strictly follows the template of other survival games in the genre
  • No innovative features or surprises in the world setting
  • Tedious waiting for resources when playing solo

  • vampire
  • survival
  • crafting
  • boss
  • multiplayer
  • gothic

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Mist (2024)

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PC Windows Android

🧬 Uncover the secrets of a ruined world in Mist — a dark RPG with idle mechanics, evolution, and horror vibes. ⚔️ Battle alien horrors, shape your destiny, and search for your missing daughter in a story where every choice matters.


  • survival
  • horror
  • rpg
  • crafting
  • open-world
  • character
  • idler
  • violent
  • dark
  • zombies
  • story
  • customization
  • adventure
  • lovecraftian
  • narration

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The Planet Crafter (2024)

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PC Windows

A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.


  • survival
  • crafting
  • open-world
  • cooperative
  • sandbox
  • automation
  • exploration
  • base-building
  • sci-fi
  • building
  • resource-management
  • space

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