The Best Survival Games - Page 5

Update : Satisfactory added at rank #17.
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Surviving the Aftermath (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Surviving the Aftermath is a post-apocalyptic city building and management simulator that focuses on surviving and thriving in a world ravaged by various disasters. The gameplay loop is addictive, with players constantly micromanaging their colony and working towards long-term goals like unlocking upgrades in the tech tree. Your choices affect the colony's happiness and future, making for an immersive and challenging gaming experience.


What we like:
  • Good variety of starting and difficulty options
  • Interesting story and exploration mechanics
  • Wide variety of buildings and environments
  • Fun hero and exploration system
  • Severely punishing gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Slow pacing in late game
  • No smart road building/pathing
  • Too many unintuitive blocks in tech and resources

  • post-apocalyptic
  • survival
  • city-building
  • simulation
  • management
  • colony
  • base-building
  • building

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Enshrouded (2024)

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early access PC Windows

You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.

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  • survival
  • crafting
  • rpg
  • open-world

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Endling (2022)

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Playstation 4 Android IOS iPhone Playstation 5 Xbox Series X PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Endling puts you in the role of the last fox on Earth. Driven from her forest home by a devastating fire (started by humans), our poor vulpine heroine is forced to find a makeshift den in which to deliver her pups, while simultaneously trying to track down her kidnapped baby. As each night falls, you'll need to venture forth from your makeshift den and forage or hunt for food, while also protecting your brood from trappers and other opportunistic humans.


What we like:
  • Heart-wrenching story
  • Stunning visuals
  • Powerful soundtrack
  • Adorable fox pups that grow and learn skills as they explore with you
  • Tough decisions between food or rescuing pup
What could be improved:
  • Can feel like stuck in a rut without making much progress

  • survival
  • skill

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Mr. Prepper (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Mac OS PC Windows

In Mr. Prepper, you must build an underground shelter, craft machines, and explore atmospheric locations to survive in a world controlled by an authoritarian government. Will you help Mr. Prepper defy the government and stay alive? This thrilling survival game offers an interesting prepper/survival concept, with a decent variety of items to build and explore. The game will keep you on edge with the slight stress of coming under inspection, all while providing a relaxing experience. Craft, trade, explore, and scavenge your way to success!


What we like:
  • Interesting prepper/survival concept
  • Decent variety of stuff to build
  • Slight stress of coming under inspection
  • Fun exploring the map
  • Relaxing game
What could be improved:
  • Building/crafting loop is low-impact
  • Short replay value
  • UI improvements needed
  • Lots of grinding

  • survival
  • resource-management
  • crafting
  • simulation
  • base-building
  • underground
  • life
  • 2.5d
  • atmospheric
  • management
  • point-and-click
  • economy

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Medieval Dynasty (2020)

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PC Windows j Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4 Android

Step back in time with Medieval Dynasty, where you rise from a survivor to a ruler in a rich, medieval world. Build your settlement from the ground up, navigate through engaging quests, and forge a thriving dynasty. Immerse yourself in lush, changing landscapes and face the challenges of the seasons. With deep crafting and building mechanics, every decision shapes your legacy. Are you ready to leave your mark on history?


What we like:
  • Deep and rewarding building and crafting system
  • Engaging main questline with unexpected twists
  • Beautiful, changing environments offer a dynamic setting
  • Customizable gameplay pace and difficulty
  • Offers a unique blend of survival, crafting, and town management
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive fetch quests can become tedious
  • UI and controls can be cumbersome and unintuitive

  • survival
  • medieval
  • empire
  • management
  • farming
  • crafting
  • simulation
  • rpg

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Wizard With a Gun (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows

Dive into 'Wizard with a Gun', an enchanting survival adventure where you craft bullets, battle beasts, and bend time! Team up with friends or brave it alone in a world where your magical firepower is your lifeline. Customize your wizard and tower, uncover secrets, and master the art of gunomancy in this bewitching, chaotic realm.

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What we like:
  • Stunning art style
  • Engaging crafting and customization
  • Co-op gameplay enhances fun
  • Unique time-travel gameplay mechanic
  • Captivating story with deep lore
What could be improved:
  • Potential grind for gear
  • Some clunky inventory management

  • survival
  • sandbox
  • crafting
  • cooperative
  • rogue-like
  • isometric
  • twin-stick
  • set
  • boss
  • shooter
  • magical
  • tower
  • exploration
  • online
  • resource

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Tribes of Midgard (2021)

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Playstation 5 Android Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

Dive into the Norse mythology with Tribes of Midgard, a vibrant survival ARPG! Protect the Seed of Yggdrasil, build a thriving community, and stave off Ragnarok. With 90 skills to unlock, 8 classes to choose, and a world full of legendary creatures, you'll enjoy endless excitement. Team up with friends or brave it solo in this thrilling adventure.


What we like:
  • Unique blend of genres
  • Cooperative multiplayer mode
  • Procedurally generated maps and enemies
  • Engaging character progression system
  • Flexible save system
What could be improved:
  • Reliance on other players in Saga mode
  • Limited voice audio
  • Repetitive grind and combat
  • Lack of variety in weather and events

  • survival
  • crafting
  • cooperative
  • mythology
  • boss
  • rogue-like

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Once Human (2024)

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IOS iPhone 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
  • crafting
  • post-apocalyptic
  • multiplayer
  • mmo
  • base-building
  • rpg
  • cooperative

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ICARUS (4000)

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early access PC Windows Android

ICARUS is a PvE survival game for up to eight players. Explore a savage wilderness in the aftermath of terraforming gone wrong. Survive the Open World, complete timed Missions or build your Outpost. Explore, build, craft and hunt while seeking your fortune and prospecting for exotic matter.


  • survival
  • crafting
  • steampunk
  • cooperative
  • open-world
  • battle
  • shoot-em-up
  • online

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Nightingale (2024)

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early access PC Windows

Nightingale is an open world survival crafting game, where you’ll adventure across the mysterious and dangerous Fae Realms. As a daring Realmwalker, you’ll defeat monstrous enemies, survive hostile environments, and build elaborate estates in a visually stunning Gaslamp Fantasy world.

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  • survival
  • crafting
  • card
  • cooperative
  • exploration
  • open-world
  • rpg

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