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Game of Thrones: Winter is Coming
"One of the things I liked most about this game is its environment. Not like some of the medieval games I've played where you only have to hack your way thru hordes of enemies, GoT: WiC also lets me strategize my every move and plan ahead in joining alliances as well as making trades. A must-try for every fledgling Westeros lord!"
#1Conan Exiles
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Conan Exiles is an open-world survival game developed and published by Funcom for Windows, PlayStation, and Xbox One. Play singleplayer and build your own kingdom or dive into multiplayer where you can cooperate or compete with other players.GamesWindows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
$39.99
Zachary DuncanWritten on May 12, 2017"I got early access to Conan Exiles. I thought it was just a first person shooter with swords. Oh I was wrong! This is an entire world you can conquer and build an empire. Well if you can survive. Want to build a castle? Want to slice your enemies into tiny tiny pieces? Get Conan Exiles!"Louis KingWritten on March 8, 2019"The game captures the brutality of its source quite well but the overall combat was just okay and the crafting system can get rather grindy with the resource requirements. It is still a world that is beautiful and a joy to explore."Ryan SimsWritten on June 29, 2018"This, I like. I wasn't a fan of survival games before. But this game had me hooked. It has the feel of the old games I wanted to play as a young man. But it's really difficult if your reflexes are slowing you down. That said, that is one of the challenges of the game. "Samuel KelleyWritten on September 20, 2017"Survival games have always been a hit and fun to play. The style of Conan Exiles brings a little more to the table with its open world and being set in the lands of Conan the Barbarian. Interesting spin and worth a play."Marco Antonio CervantesWritten on February 8, 2017"this is a good game that teaches perseverance and endurance. i think it could be so much fun playing this game."#2ARK: Survival Evolved
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ARK: Survival Evolved is an open world action-adventure survival game set on an island full of dinosaurs and primitive creatures. You can create tribes with other players and even start faction wars. It was published by Studio Wildcard.
GamesWindows, Mac, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, eBay
Free
"It's difficult to rank these games included in this list. They are all great games with varying degrees of difficulties. But for me, I think this should be the number one game here. At least for me, that is. You need to have skills in this game, a combination of strategic and tactical savvy with an insane amount of luck to be successful. LOL LOL LOL""This game is a lot of fun when it gets going. I do feel like the required grinding in this game is more than usual and the difficulty can be punishingly difficult at times. If you can get past those hurdles, it's a lot of fun battling those prehistoric beasts.""This game is worth the buy! Faced with surviving in the wild with unforseen animals, the graphics and generally set up are amazing as it's in first POV, letting you experience the world directly. This is a new survival game that was a good try.""ARK: Survival Evolved takes survival to a whole new level and immerses you into a most primitive environment where you are forced to survive or die. This is an exciting adventure game that puts your survival skills to the test."#3Fallout 4
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Fallout 4 is a role-playing video game created by Bethesda Game Studios. It was released in 2015 and is the fifth in the game series. In the game, the player needs to find his missing son in the monster-infested post-apocalyptic wasteland.GamesWindows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
$29.99
"This game has been around for a while now and it remains one of the best games out there regardless of the genre. I don't agree that you need to play the first few games in this series to be able to be competitive. This game has it all. And I am glad that people are recognizing it for what it is worth.""This is one of the truly great games to have come out in the last decade. Its world is fun to explore, its crafting system is great, and the characters and their story is riveting, and finally, there are so many ways that you can play the game to your liking.""The Fallout storyline is rich and has a story that goes back decades, Fallout 4 is a good game but not the best. It's mostly for people who have already been following the series."
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DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that long before there was Plants vs. Zombies, there was Zombies Ate My Neighbors? It is the first widely recognized zombie game. It is a run and gun video game published by Konami in 1993 and was offered for the Super NES and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis platform. It did not become a commercial success but received fair reviews, particularly from Sega-16.com writer Mike Seiblier. He praised the game's featured weapons, sounds, and effects. The Armchair Empire staff also praised the games’ weapon system. Despite its struggles commercially, a sequel titled Ghoul Patrol was released in 1994. Those reviews made it the game one of the best survival games of its era.
The game became a cult classic when zombie movies took over the big screens. It was also was re-released for modern platforms like the Wii Virtual Console and Xbox 360. Game review website IGN gave the game an Editor's Choice Award and announced that the game was one of the most requested games to be included in Wii's VC adaptations. As more gaming platforms have been developed, new survival games were released that took after the path of Zombies Ate My Neighbors. Pc survival games have always been relevant ever since. Just try playing games like DayZ, Minecraft and Rust and experience survival games at its newest form.
#4Rust
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Rust is a survival game created by Facepunch Studios. Inspired by games like Minecraft, and other wilderness survival games. Rust aims to create a hostile environment in which emergent gameplay can flourish.
GamesWindows, Mac, Linux
$34.99
"What can I say about the survival game Rust? This game is a great indication of what might happen if the world went into anarchy. I found the gaming community in Rust to be completely cancerous. People will befriend you just to know when you are offline just to steal your stuff. There is no real reason to try to progress in this game at all.""Much like other survival games, this game can be quite difficult and might put off some people. Despite that, its world is beautiful and my experience with its crafting, exploration, and combat is not like anything that I have had before.""Survive in the wilderness. Well, it really is hard. The difficulty level of this game is insane. That's what I like about it. The way you overcome challenges is the reward itself.""I've been playing this the last few months and enjoy it. It has many levels but could probably use an upgrade and some variety in some of its features and environments in which to play. ""This game is pretty cool and worth giving it a try if you haven't. It's very appropriate with how big zombie/ survival movies have been in recent years. Really fun overall.""I found Rust to be a pretty good survival game. I was hoping for a full list of survival games for PC but this will do just fine."#5Subnautica
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Subnautica is a survival game set on an alien planet that is covered entirely by oceans. In this game, the players must go diving in order to find the resources they need. You can go scuba diving or by different types of submarines and submersibles. The game is in first person view and the player is the lone survivor of the Aurora spaceship.GamesWindows, Mac, Xbox One
$24.99
"One of the nicer-looking survival games available. Despite being a survival game, I have a nice time exploring its world and its creatures. Definitely give this game a try. ""Looks very interested for the kids for 8 to 14 years old . marine life different creatures make them happy and keep there interest.""Subnautica is a great survival game and it's hard, but in a good way! I like that it's different from other survival games with makes it fresh and unique.""most survival games i've played tend to be online. this one kept engaged longer because of the underwater aspect."#6DayZ
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DayZ is an open-world survival game developed by Bohemia Interactive. Players fight to survive or cooperate with other players within the fictional post-Soviet Republic of Chernarus. It was released on December 17, 2013, by Bohemia Interactive.GamesWindows
$34.99
"This game is in early alpha testing so if you jump on it's likely you will not fully experience what this game will eventually offer to it's players. The game has some interesting features that many will find challenging and interesting. This website fully explains the features, functions and conditions of its current state of development.""Multiplayer survival games are difficult to pull off but I think this game did a nice job of it. It can be a little slow at times and the zombie AI acts up but there aren't many of this type of game in the genre and is still worth checking out.""If you really want survival game that is hair-raising, this could be the title you are looking for. Set in an alternate timeline with a great storyline, players will have to fight for survival and join other teams to do that. It is a wonderfully executed game overall.""I think this game is okay. I am always looking for a great new survival game to play on my PC, however I am getting tired of battling zombies. I would much rather survive something else for once.""I love to play games that focus on survival. My favorite ones tend to be zombie games. A really good game I found recently for this genre was DayZ which is an excellent game to play. "#7Outlast
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Outlast is a first-person horror action-adventure survival video game released in 2013. It was developed and published by Red Barrels and can be played on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, and on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One gaming consoles.
GamesWindows, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux
$19.99
"Another perfect horror game. In fact, this is one of the few games that gave me bona fide nightmares: I love it! Despite being an older game, the graphics are top notch... you can almost taste the iron in the pools of blood. And, because you're just a reporter, you don't have any bad-ass skillset; you can't just fight your way through. Instead, you've got to slink around, and hope nothing kills you too soon. This is just a brilliant game; I think I've freaked out some of my friends by how much I enjoy it. It's no coincidence it's set in Colorado, is all I'm saying...""I absolutely love horror-themed games, and Outlast gave me chills for days. The graphics and shadows were among the best I have EVER seen, and the environment was incredibly detailed and immersive. The only part I didn't like is that your character is a reporter, and not armed. So instead of fighting your way out of the Creepy Critters in the asylum gameworld, you have no choice but to run, jump and hide from them. But that is the only thing keeping me from giving Outlast a five-star rating.""Outlast is a lot of fun to play and I really enjoyed the visuals. I wouldn't recommend playing too late at night though. Otherwise you won't sleep haha!"#8Don't Starve
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Don't Starve is a survival game developed by Klei Entertainment. It is full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. You'll need to gather resources, craft items, structures and, of course, don't starve. It also offers a multiplayer mode for users to enjoy playing with their friends.
GamesPlayStation4, Xbox One, Linux, Windows, Mac, eBay
$14.99
"An instant classic. It's just ironic that the title of the game is don't starve when I get to starve in real life just playing this game. I've spent hours and hours in this game and I still haven't figured it all out. I haven't even finished the game and I had this for a while. This game is insane!""A beautifully presented roguelike survival game with a robust crafting system, and a story that while isn't the best, has its good moments.""Don't Starve is not the best survival game I've played, but it's not the worst - just average. The graphics and set up are different in terms of how they were designed, but I wasn't a big fan of the plot.""This hit satisfies my requirements for a survival game I can play on my computer. I like that the hit is well rated and from a good game company. It is definitely a game I want to try.""lol? You don't play don't starve for the plot.... it is not a story driven game...."#9PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) is a competitive survival shooter game developed by Tencent International Limited. Players must fight to locate weapons and supplies in a massive 8x8 km island to be the lone survivor.
GamesWindows, Android, iOS
Free
"PUBG is currently the best survival game for PC today. Funny how it is not really in the mold of those traditional post-apocalyptic or cyberpunk survival game and yet it dominates the genre. That said, I think one of its allure is that it is free and you can win without spending too much in the game. Overall, it has the best of everything and it is not surprising that it is on top of this list."#10Dying Light
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Dying Light is an FPS, action survival horror game set in an infected city cut off from the outside world. The game was developed by Techland and published by Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment.
GamesWindows, Mac, PlayStation4, Linux, Xbox One, GOG
$39.99
"Dying Light is one of my favorite games this past month. The main campaign is big and there is always something to do. It's very hard to get bored. It does a great job of immersing you in the story. I would pick this up if you want a great storyline and well-written game."#11Resident Evil HD Remastered
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Resident Evil HD Remastered is a remake of the original game that started the world-renowned series. It is a third-person, horror and adventure game that was developed and published by Capcom Ltd.GamesWindows, PlayStation 4, eBay
$19.99
"If you liked the original Resident Evil, then you'll love revisiting the remastered version. You forget how far they've come with this stuff, but the HD version is definitely a step up from the original, the game comes to life a bit more than before. Still probably the best survival game ever created.""If you're a fan of Resident Evil then you will love this remastered version! I have played both and I have to say that the colors and graphics of the updated game are amazing. It creates a whole new gaming atmosphere, I would highly recommend it.""Who doesn't like Resident Evil? Okay, that may be a stretch, several people probably don't like it. I however, do! If you feel the same as me, try this remastered and HD version on your computer! "#12The Long Dark
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The Long Dark is an open-world exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they walk through an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster.GamesWindows, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
$29.99
#13They Are Billions
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They Are Billions is a zombie strategic survival game developed and published by Numantian Games. Your mision is build and protect colonies and survive against the zombie horde's attacks.
GamesWindows
$24.99
#14Don't Starve Together
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Don't Starve Together is a multiplayer game that was designed for various gaming console platforms. It features co-op mode wherein you can play with your friends in this world where you cannot go hungry.GamesWindows, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, eBay
$14.99
"Don't Starve Together is a survival game for PC. I suppose it solves the problem if it was a problem. Before you can say it's a problem, you need to say how it's a problem. Left 4 Dead solves it, in a way, similarly does every other zombie survival game. From the looks of it, I would reword it to solve the problem of the lack of "wilderness survival games for PC."""So many survival games try to pit players against each other and I really wanted to find something I could play coop with a friend. I ran across this and noticed it came in a two-pack which was perfect. This has given us hours of fun and does everything it says it does. We been playing for hours just building a base and trying to survive together.""Don't Starve Together is an enjoyable game where you play with friends to survive the elements. Grab a friend and go o and don't die together."#15Left 4 Dead 2
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Left 4 Dead 2 is the classic cooperative game in which four friends try to survive a zombie apocalypse. Developed by Valve, it has action and horror with a great proactive IA that changes and adapts according to player's skills.
GamesWindows, Mac, Xbox 360, Linux
$9.99
"I have long been a fan of Left for Dead. Ever since the sequel was released, I can't stop raving about it. It has everything that you are looking for a survival game. It has that and more! Just a pity that it isn't available on PS. Errr, it really is the reason why I haven't switched to PlayStation until now. Hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"#16Alien: Isolation
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Alien: Isolation is a mixed action and adventure horror game where the player takes on the role of Ripley's daughter, searching for her lost mother. It is playable on PC, Mac, and Linux computers, and on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
GamesWindows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, Gamefly
$39.99
"I think every player who likes survival games are sci-fi buffs. Well, if they are not, I pity them. I was a fan of the Alien movies and it is refreshing to see that the franchise lives on in this game. It has everything you expect in survival games. Plus it is a VR immersive game. That actually is a good reason in itself to get this game."#17State of Decay: YOSE
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State of Decay: YOSE is the ultimate third-person action zombie horror survival-fantasy game. Explore an open world full of dangers and opportunities, and do whatever it takes to live another day.GamesWindows, Xbox One
$29.99
"I absolutely loved State of Decay on Steam. I play games on a PC and State of Decay has to be one of the best survival games on the market. Steam provides this online co-op, letting up to four players join to romp around the end of human civilisation and have a lot of fun with zombies. The graphics are excellent and there is a good time for all. ""It's a survival game in the popular genre of Zombies. The PC specs aren't too rough on your computer so many people can play it. On top of this, it has good reviews and it's a pretty high budget game. A lot of effort put into the game means more quality. I'd say it's a solid game and worth it for the money seeing as how it's relatively cheap.""this game not good for young children there were violence and murder, killing must for the Adult. "#18Unturned
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Unturned is a free-to-play survival game developed by Smartly Dressed Games. Released in 2017, gamers will have to survive a Zombie run society. It can be played in several games including single-player and online multiplayer.GamesWindows, Mac, Linux
Free
"This is a great interactive game that stimulates your mind to come up with strategies to survive in zombie land. My son enjoyed playing this game as he engaged in mind boggling and mind blowing ways to stay alive amidst the zombies. The feature that enables you to mark a location on the map for your friends and show it on the compass is awesome. ""This game has it's ups and downs. Personally I find the combat to be frustrating and the loot to be boring, but the base building can be a bit of fun for awhile. If you've got some friends to play it with, have a go, building a huge, impenetrable fortress is pretty good fun the first time around.""this also fighting game for the adult young kids. recommended for t"#19State of Decay 2
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State of Decay 2 is an open world zombie survival game. You can build your community and invite up to three friends to explore a world with zombies. Establish a base and develop your characters to survive in this post-apocalyptic world.
GamesXbox One
$29.99
"In State of Decay 2 i join a post apocalyptic world full of zombies where i must build my colonies, and save survivors scattered through out the world. I can invite my friends and together we can fight hordes of zombies together through the post apocalyptic world together.""This survival RPG was a chaotic, brutal, and fun time both in combat and in exploration. The inclusion of special zombies in the game really gives you a sense of fear and urgency of dying permanently.""This is a super fun open world survival game. Definitely one of the best I've ever played. I still play it almost daily. ""This is an alright game. I'm a bit burnt out on zombies but the open world is great. ""sounds like a fun game to play. i could definitely try it"#20The Forest
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The Forest is a terrifying first-person survival horror simulator in which you can be a lone survivor of a passenger jet crash. You will have to survive in a forest full of dangerous cannibals. It also features a co-op mode.
GamesWindows, PlayStation 4
$19.99
"Try to imagine being the sole survivor of a deadly passenger plane crash and having to come to grips with staying alive in a dangerous forest full of cannibals. This website has all the information and means to test your survival skills. Horrifying and challenging all in one place.""The Forest is a great game for those who love the survival games. It has a different twist than most in that you are a survivor of a plane crash and have to avoid getting eaten by cannibals. It is a pretty cool game.""I could not get into this game. The premise is interesting but the approach to survival features is kind of boring. There's not much variety in the settings and survival strategies."#21Corpse Party
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Corpse Party is an indie horror, adventure and RPG game originally created for PSP and was remade for Windows. It follows the story of a curse within a school that takes place during a welcoming of a new student. It was developed by GrisGris and published by XSEED Games.GamesWindows, Linux
$14.99
#22How to Survive
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How to Survive is a survival horror action RPG developed by EKO Software. Published by 505 Games in 2013, gamers will have to survive hordes of Zombies on two game modes: the story mode and the challenge mode.GamesWindows, Xbox One, Nintendo Wii U
$14.99
""How to Survive" is definitely a game worth playing if you are a fan of survival RPGs or RPGs in general. The game is jam packed with excitement at every corner because you never know when you will run out of essential supplies necessary for your survival all while encountering endless hordes of zombies. I have personally put countless hours into the game and I am sure you will too as the games is easy to pick up. ""My friends and I love to play survival PC games. Recently, I was looking for a new game to play with my friends. A coworker of mine recommended "How to Survive", so I gave it a shot. It is a fun survival game, that challenges you every time and allows you to play with your friends or other random players. I definitely love the game and my friends continue to thank me for introducing it to them as well.""This game is on top of its game. The reviews are packed with enthusiastic feedback and praise. If you are looking for a multiplayer gaming experience that will test your skills this game could be perfect for you. "#23UnReal World
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UnReal World is an MMORPG survival and simulation game for Windows and Mac. It features an espionage type of survival in the forests as well as a strategic set of decision making for a well competitive game. It was developed by Sami Maaran and published by Enormous Elk.
GamesWindows, Mac, Linux
$10.99
"This game is a toss-up, it's has many great elements and can be a lot of fun to play. It's also very hard, lacks a good tutorial, and really designed for hardcore players so not everyone will enjoy it. Do a little research before you dive into this one but if for those that hit the mark you'll love this game!""UnReal World is well, unreal. Among top survival games for PC, Unreal world doesn't stand a chance, it's subpar graphics, rudimentary tools, and limited game play make it easily forgettable.""UnReal World is one of those survival games that really suck you in. You feel like you're part of another world. The character models are great and the atmosphere is amazing.""Just like its title suggest, this game is unreal. I've spend countless hours in this and been completely immersed. I'm going back in, boys!"#24The Thing
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The Thing is a third-person shooter psychological horror video game. Set as a sequel to John Carpenter's 1982 film of the same name, the story focuses on Captain Blake, a member of a U.S. Special Forces team sent to the Antarctic outpost.
GamesWindows
Check price
"I can see the title and I can see that it is a 3rd person shooter. I don't know where it is based. I never saw The Thing, so I have no idea about the story line.""This is a horror survival game and so addicting and fun. This is perfect of you are in search of a new survival game to play. "#25Amnesia: The Dark Descent
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a horror, action and adventure game for Windows and Mac. Developed and published by Frictional Games, it explores the story in which the memories of the main character are slowly fading away.
GamesWindows, Mac, Linux
$19.99
"There are a lot of different types of Survival games, some are about hunting and living off the land. Amnesia twists the idea and makes you the hunted forcing you into a unique role fighting for survival. It definitely provided a lot of mechanics was hoping for and the dark atmosphere really got my adrenaline rushing.""If I had to come up with a phrase that would encapsulate this whole game, it would be "the hunter becomes the hunted". I experienced legitimate fear while playing this game and tried my best to play and stay in the light to avoid any surprises.""Definitely one of my favorite survival horror games right up there with the Silent Hill series. The graphics are not anything stunning, but it's got an interesting plot and will keep you up at night. As with most games in this genre there are lots of twists and surprises, turn the lights off and have a good time!""This game is an old idea with a new twist. It's a first person adventure game only the main character has amnesia and your only means of defense are hiding, running or using your wits."#26Friday the 13th: The Game
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Friday the 13th: The Game is a thriller horror game for various consoles. Players have the opportunity to finally be Jason Voorhees and stalk camp counselors across Crystal Lake. It was developed by IllFonic and published by Gun Media.GamesWindows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, GameStop
$39.99
"Friday the 13th: The Game is a Horror Survival game available on pc through Steam. It is based off the popular movie franchise. The graphics look very good in the videos that I've seen and it has a very well received story line. It looks like a good fit for the problem.""I like survival games. Today I tried Friday the 13th: The Game. I t was fun and had good graphics. I really liked the feeling like I was in the movie. It is pretty a nostalgic experience. If you like the movies you will love this game.""i think this is the some how useful but this game should be motivated for the public might be some point or some incentive which encourage to the user."#277 Days to Die
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7 Days to Die is an open-world survival zombie horror first-person shooter video game developed and published by The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC. This also features a cross-platform multiplayer game mode.
GamesWindows, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, GameStop
$24.99
#28Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville
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Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville is a strategy and simulation video game developed by Northway Games, released on May 30, 2015. This survival game is set in a post-apocalyptic theme where survivors scavenge for food and resources.
GamesWindows, Mac, Android, iOS
$14.99
"Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville can be a little off-putting to beginners. The graphics are a little corny. The concept is a little gimmicky. Nevertheless, it's a great survival game that you'll warm up to quickly.""This is an interesting survival game. It is time to rebuild the city after the zombie-pocalypse!! "#29Resident Evil 5
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Resident Evil 5, also known as Biohazard 5, is a video-game developed by Capcom which features a third-person shooter perspective. This game is available to play on PlayStation, Xbox, and MS PC.GamesWindows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
$19.99
"Beautiful and atmospheric. Also, will scare you out of your gourd if you play it at night in an empty house, like I did the night I downloaded it. I know some people are complaining about bugs but I didn't have any problem and I really enjoyed the ride. I'm a sucker for that kind of game and I'm not too fussy about the interface and the mechanisms, as long as I'm enjoying myself and the story is working for me I'm happy. I consider it a good buy.""Resident Evil is a survival classic, and this game didn't disapoint. The ideas, the graphics, the gameplay - everything screams horror! I enjoyed this game immensely and I know everyone else will too.""The link doesn't have a lot of information other than the mane of the game and a visual - no text describing the survival elements of the game. The solution is not the best."#30The Flame in the Flood
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The Flame in the Flood is a game that mixes survivalism and roguelike ingredients in a wilderness environment. A girl and her dog must scrounge for resources, craft tools and heal wounds while exploring the world.GamesXbox One, Mac, Windows
$19.99
"In my opinion, it takes a lot for a survival, roguelike, crafting game to make it on Steam. So when one does, you should definitely check it out. In this overcrowded genre, The Flame in the Flood stands out with a unique aesthetic and well-designed gameplay. I never got tired of its essential gameplay loop in dozens of hours. It's not for everyone - it's challenginga nd unforgiving - but if this is your genre, don't pass this one up."#31DinoSystem
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DinoSystem is a 2D ecosystem and survival simulation that allows players to manage the ecology of an evolving island or survive in it as a human, dealing with realistic survival mechanics and a deep character progression system.GamesWindows
$7.99
"I really wanted a survival game that was more then zombies, hunting deer and building bunkers. Searching though tags on steam for a bit I ran across this gem. It might not look like much but it's definitely a survival game to its core and gave me a nice solo experience that might actually have me returning in the future to play again.""I wanted to like DinoSystem, but I just kept getting eaten by dinosaurs. Your character is an oaf with a torch and cannot defend himself. It's also top down which can be a bore. Oh, and make sure to build a house before it rains or else you can't light the torch again. ""DinoSystem looks like a really interesting survival PC game. The view is from the top-down. The graphics may be simple, but the game looks like fun."#32The Evil Within
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The Evil Within is a horror action game created for various consoles. It introduces a world that was consumed by darkness and fear and the player would have to endure all of these in order to find the answer to the series of events.GamesWindows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
$19.99
"The Evil Within was really intense when I played it last week. If you like survival horror games, this is the game for you.""I can see the main character grabbing his head. I think there is evil in there. I can see that the hame looks scary."#33SOMA
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SOMA is a horror sci-fi themed game developed and published by Frictional Games and was released in 2015. SOMA can be played on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, and on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
GamesWindows, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, GOG
$29.99
"I consider these sci-fi horror games to be training for the coming zombie apocalypse and maybe an alien invasion coupled with some run amok AI just to keep things moving! This one is really trippy. bottom of the ocean research base where things have gone horribly awry. A wild ride. ""Im not really a fan of this genre of games as its too time consuming for my limited time that I have to play games. Its worth a shot as the graphic are awesome on this game and the gameplay is addictive, but it is time consuming to get everywhere and discover everything."#34Fortnite
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Fortnite is a free online action building game developed and published by Epic Games in 2017. It can be played on almost all known gaming platforms and has separate software packages with different game modes that share the same gameplay.
GamesPlaystation 4, Xbox One, Windows, Mac, iOS, Nintendo Switch
Free
#35Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a first-person survival horror game produced by Capcom Co., Ltd. In the game, players assume the role of Ethan Winters, a young man who receives an email from a woman claiming to be Ethan's wife Mia.
GamesWindows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
$29.99
"Since I've always enjoyed survival horror games, I decided to give RE7 a shot. It's very different from earlier entries in the series in a good way, playing closest to the original game back on PS1.""I like the game very much. i like the thrill and adventure it gives."#36Project Zomboid
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Project Zomboid is a 3D top-down/isometric sandbox survival zombie game that you can play in single or multiplayer mode. You'll have to loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive.GamesWindows, Mac, Linux
$14.99
"I LOVE ZOMBIE GAMES. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM. THIS IS TRASH. I WOULD RATHER PLAY PLANTS VS ZOMBIES THAN PLAY ZOMBOID!!!""This is an amazing game. not a whole lot of people seem to like it as much as other true 3D / First Person survival games. i think its very unique in how it differentiates from other games in the genre. it makes itself unique in that almost everything. and i mean everything. can be interacted with. and there are many other uses other for everything than just looting. you can take the bedsheet and hang it over a window so no passing zombies see you. if you find a hammer, nails and planks. then you are able to board up your window or doors. the power will either be on or off depending on where you are in the zombie apocalypse. first there doesnt seem to be many zombies. but soon. you can be facing hordes of zombies.""I love the idea, but the game is lacking. The graphic effects suck. the game is slow to load and boring. It needs a huge do over. "#37H1Z1: Just Survive
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H1Z1: Just Survive is a multiplayer online survival zombie game. You'll have to be cutthroat, resourceful, and alert to protect yourself from zombies, beasts, and the deadliest threat of all your fellow humans.GamesWindows
$19.99
"This game look promising, AT FIRST. When you play it, it is not worth it. Their is better games than this for half the price!""I can sure tell it is a zombie game. The solution page tells me everything I need to know. I have to shoot zombie and try not to get bitten.""This solution is great for the problem. It offers a survival game for the PC that has all the requirements. "#38Darkwood
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Darkwood is an unforgiving survival horror RPG with adventure and roguelike elements that has a procedurally generated, open world. Your senses will be deceived by surreal terrors, no answer will be easy to get, but somewhere in the woods lies the truth of what has happened in this godforsaken place.GamesWindows, Mac, Linux
$14.99
"I really like this solution as it is a PC survival style game so it fits what I want. It also looks like a really good game that would suck me in so I like that."#3910 Years Later
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10 Years Later is an open-world survival based horror single-player adventure game set in a world where the government has rolled out an injection to stem violence and quell human emotions. All was going well until the vaccine's side effects started to appear...GamesWindows
$5.99
"10 years later is an interesting survival game. The first person nature of the game and not needing to join a group means many hours of interesting travel through the world, without having to make sure that I have my "posse" around. It is a big world with an interesting story, providing me with deep thoughts in my effort to survive!"#40Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
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Penumbra: Black Plague is an episodic survival horror game where you'll be Phillip, a man surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror. You'll have to find clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail your mind.GamesWindows, Mac, Linux
$9.99
"Since Halloween is just around the corner, I wanted to find a good survival game on PC. It seems around this time every year I get the urge to play anything that has a horror theme. I found Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition on Steam for sale so I decided to give it a try. The game is okay and has a good storyline. The only drawback is the graphics, which are outdated.""I don't understand why they have to release a Gold Edition. The game is ok. Not the best out there but serviceable. But I am wondering if it warrants a Gold Edition. Feels like they just want to earn more by forcing players to buy titles after titles. If you want a good Penumbra, just stay with the original.""Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is a beautiful survival game for PC. I love this genre, and I played many games, but I must admit that Penumbra is one of my favorite games of all time. I like having to solve puzzles, and then to fight to save my life.. Funny!! :)"#41Starbound
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Starbound is a multiplayer sandbox action-adventure video game which is set in a two-dimensional universe. This features story-based missions, and players must explore to obtain new weapons and visit towns.
GamesWindows, Mac, Linux
$14.99
#42Metal Gear Survive
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Metal Gear Survive is a survival action-adventure game and a spin-off from the main Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain story that takes place in a strange alternative universe. The game's developed and published by Konami Digital Entertainment.
GamesWindows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
$39.99
"Good enough game if you have time to waste. But if you are a hard-core gamer and expects the good-old Metal Gear games, you'd be super disappointed with Metal Gear Survive. Just play with the old Metal Gear game. You'll enjoy it more. If you're looking for really good survival games, the top 15 in this list are pretty good."#43The Fifth Day
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The Fifth Day is a first-person post-apocalyptic survival game. Mankind is extinct, and only the machines it created are left. You are one of them and have to figure out a way survive in this hostile world left behind by man.GamesWindows, Mac
$14.99
"Raise your hand if you are one of those who bought this game! Raise your hand if you are one of those who got this based on the reviews! HAHAHAHAH!!!! I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL!!! This game sucks on so many levels. I wouldn't waste my time to describe it. I only commented here to let you know that this game sucks and shouldn't have even been published at all. It feels like a CASH-GRAB!""This is a viable solution. More than that it seems to be an original spin on the survival genre.""The Fifth Day is one of the best zombie/survival games I've played. The graphics are so great, it makes the game seem so realistic. You feel as if you are really fighting for your survival.""I think the solution looks pretty good. I see the title but do not know that it is for the PC though. I can definitely see the machines and that it is a hostile world though."#44Shelter
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In Shelter you'll take the role of a mother badger trying to protect her little cubs. You will need to find food for them, escape from birds of prey, run from the fires and get safe from all the different perils and menaces you can find in the wilderness being a family of little animals.GamesWindows, Mac
$9.99
"This game started my doubt with regards to the reviews on Steam. They actually said that more people liked and approve of this game. I don't understand!!! Maybe they asked the wrong people because when it comes down to survival games? I'm pretty sure it will not crack the top 50 of any list. For me, it is just not that interesting.""The concept of playing as a badger is kinda cool, but the fact that you're being followed by baby ones like you're a duck or something is off putting. The game feels really slow paced and lacks the kind of suspense you would expect from a survival game.""Shelter is a very positively reviewed survival game on steam. You play as a badger trying to protect her cubs. It is a very different take on survival game, but it does address the problem without question.""Gimmie Shelter! While being a honey badger who "just don't care" might be in, being a mother badger with cubs is surprisingly interesting. Great reviews on Steam have me intrigued.""This was a pretty interesting game though not quite what I was looking for. Nevertheless, I found it kind of soothing and continued to play. "#45Miasmata
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Miasmata is a first-person survival/adventure game where you are a plague-stricken scientist on a journey to discover a cure. Your adventure begins on the shores of a remote and mysterious island.GamesWindows
$14.99
"I FELT CHEATED WHEN I BOUGHT THIS GAME!THERE IS NOTHING TO IT!!!!JUST SURVIVE, SURVIVE, SURVIVE, SURVIVE!!!!!!STORY SO BAD!!!!!GIVE ME BACK MY MONEY!!!!""This is a very next level type of game. It has provided me with hours of entertainment and competitive gameplay modes. This is a very fun game to play with friends as well.""This is good overall. It would be good for the solution, but I would not rank it among the best survival games."#46This War of Mine
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This War of Mine is a survival game developed by 11-bit studios. This simulation game is where you have to manage the shelter, resources, and survivors through scavenging and crafting.GamesWindows, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
$19.99
#47Empyrion - Galactic Survival
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Empyrion - Galactic Survival is a space adventure game developed by Eleon Game Studios in 2015. This 3D open world game features an escape pod that can be played in single player or multiplayer mode.
GamesWindows
$19.99
#48>Observer_
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>Observer_ is a cyberpunk psychological horror game for Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, and for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One gaming consoles. It was developed by Bloober Team and was published by Aspyr Media in 2017.
GamesWindows, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, GOG
$29.99
"On the outside, this game looked good. SO sweet when you see the packaging and all. But once you get right down to it, you'll notice that what's good on the outside doesn't match what's inside. Sure you can play this game and there are some parts that are good. But dang, it's just a waste of time. THERE ARE BETTER GAMES THAN THIS FOR THE SAME PRICE!!!""Not sure why this is on the "best" list. I never heard of it before but trusted Steam wouldn't let me down. But omg this is so bad. Hardly any game play it's all storyline.. not to mention there's just so much better games out there. Return.""It's like a cyberpunk movie that you have to play through. If that interests you, then I highly recommend it."
