Trying to survive in the wild is pretty intense. But in games, survival throws you into some seriously challenging and exciting situations. When you have to do whatever it takes to stay alive, you realize survival is truly an art.
In part 1, we covered the top 5 survival games on Steam. Now, let’s keep going!
The Forest
One of the best-selling horror games on Steam, The Forest features a complex, mysterious story that really hits you as you progress. The game starts with you and your son on a trip when your plane crashes on a small island. You soon see your son being kidnapped by a strange man.
From there, you must survive and follow clues to find your son. You’ll face wild animals, a mysterious cannibal tribe, and a sinister force conducting horrific experiments. You’ll need to avoid starving while building defenses against enemy attacks. The story is The Forest’s strongest point, and after playing, be sure to check out fan theories online, they’re really fascinating.
It sounds intense, but there’s a lot to do in this game. From hunting animals for meat to building and crafting everything you need. The interaction with the environment is great, every tree in the forest can be chopped down, not just background scenery. Although The Forest is known as a horror game, playing with a group of friends guarantees a ton of fun.
Rust
Rust is another popular survival game on Steam thanks to its realistic and fresh gameplay. It combines elements from three legendary games: DayZ, Arma 2, and Minecraft’s crafting mode. Rust blends these classics into a smooth experience.
Your main goal in Rust is to survive in the wild by gathering resources or… stealing from others. PC Gamer described it as “one of the most brutal games on Steam, and that’s what makes it so exciting.” It’s definitely a must-play for survival game fans.
In Rust, there’s tons to do: crafting items, building structures, hunting wild animals, and teaming up or forming alliances with other players. Everything you do has one purpose, survival. It sounds serious, but this game is actually hilarious and wild. Give it a shot, it’s a blast.
Survival games that focus on realism like Rust are always popular. It’s not just about living and building like many others. In Rust, you also have to manage hunger, thirst, and even cold nights in the forest. Plus, you can steal from other players or fight them, winner takes all.
ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED
ARK is a well-known name in the gaming community. This survival game is set in prehistoric times with massive dinosaurs modeled accurately by species. Survival involves fighting, building, crafting, and hunting. ARK offers a unique hunting experience, you don’t just hunt wild animals, you hunt dinosaurs. Gear up with friends, ride your dinosaur, and head into the forest to track down giant T-Rexes.
While the game doesn’t focus on realistic hunting mechanics, ARK delivers thrilling and intense encounters with dangerous dinosaurs. The satisfaction and excitement of scoring big after a hunt with friends will make you love ARK even more.
At first glance, you might think it’s just a dinosaur-themed game. But once you play and explore, you’ll see it’s a whole world full of cool things to discover and enjoy. The dinosaurs are just one part of the fun.
Don’t Starve Together
Don’t Starve Together is the multiplayer expansion of Don’t Starve. Originally an indie game, Don’t Starve quickly won over players worldwide with its unique art style and addictive gameplay.
In Don’t Starve, you’re thrown into a harsh, eerie, and magical world that seems ready to devour you alive. You’ll struggle to gather resources and craft items to survive, while uncovering the secrets of this strange world.
This game is already super addictive, but if you get a group of friends to play together, it’s even better.
Honestly, if you already own Don’t Starve, just grab Don’t Starve Together too. It’s only a few bucks more, and while the solo game is fun, playing with a group is way more exciting.
Raft
We’ve talked about some intense games, so now let’s switch to something lighter, more kid-friendly, and chill.
True to its name, Raft takes you on an endless adventure across the vast ocean. You start with a small, cute raft and explore beautiful islands. Gather resources to upgrade your raft and discover all the fun things the world of Raft has to offer, on the sea, on land, and underwater.
The gameplay is relaxing and not too stressful, with cartoon-style graphics and low hardware requirements. This is definitely a game for anyone who wants to chill but still enjoy survival elements. Just watch out for the sharks, getting bitten by one means game over.
Source: gearvn
