Top Survival Games on Steam

Abiotic Factor

Abiotic Factor is a gripping survival crafting game set in a vast underground research facility. After a containment breach unleashes dangerous anomalies, players must navigate through chaos as a scientist. Scavenge supplies, craft weapons, and build a base while managing food, rest, and energy. The game offers both solo and multiplayer modes, allowing you to experience the thrill with friends.

The Planet Crafter

In The Planet Crafter, players are tasked with terraforming a barren planet into a livable environment. Starting with limited resources, you must survive while unlocking machines that enhance oxygen, temperature, and pressure. The transformation from a desolate landscape to a thriving ecosystem is incredibly rewarding, making this game a standout in the survival genre.

Bane

Bane offers a hardcore, realistic zombie survival experience. Players begin with minimal resources and must scavenge for food, water, and materials to fortify their base. The game features dynamic weather and seasons, requiring players to adapt their strategies for long-term survival. With both solo and multiplayer options, Bane is perfect for those who enjoy a challenge.

Scrap Mechanic

Scrap Mechanic is a creative sandbox survival game where you crash-land on a planet filled with malfunctioning robots. Gather materials, grow crops, and fend off hostile bots while utilizing an impressive building system. The freedom to create anything from simple shelters to complex machines is a major draw for players.

Raft

Set adrift in the open ocean, Raft challenges players to survive on a small floating raft. Use a plastic hook to gather debris, expand your raft, and craft tools while avoiding a relentless shark. The game offers a unique blend of exploration and base-building, making it a favorite among survival enthusiasts.

Enshrouded

In Enshrouded, players navigate a world engulfed by a deadly mist. Gather resources, craft weapons, and build bases while battling both enemies and the environment. The dynamic combat system, combining melee and magic, provides an engaging experience as players delve deeper into the shroud.

The Long Dark

The Long Dark presents a solitary survival experience in a frozen wilderness. Players must contend with cold, hunger, and wildlife while scavenging supplies and making tough choices. With no supernatural threats, the game emphasizes realism and endurance, making every decision critical for survival.

Grounded

Grounded shrinks players down to the size of an ant, exploring a massive backyard filled with giant insects. Gather resources, craft tools, and build bases using everyday objects. The unique perspective and creative building mechanics make Grounded a fun and engaging survival experience.

Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid is an open-world survival game set in a zombie-infested city. Players must manage food, water, and shelter while avoiding hordes of zombies. The game's depth and realism, including mental health management, make it one of the most immersive survival experiences available.

Green Hill

Green Hill drops players into the Amazon rainforest, where survival depends on scavenging and crafting. The harsh environment presents challenges such as infections and hallucinations, adding an extra layer of difficulty. This game emphasizes practical survival skills and teamwork in co-op mode.

More Survival Games to Explore

POW World

POW World features a vibrant world filled with mysterious creatures called pals. Players can catch and train pals to assist in gathering resources and building a thriving base. The blend of survival and creature-collecting mechanics offers a unique twist on traditional survival gameplay.

No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky is a vast open-world survival game set in a procedurally generated universe. Players explore unique planets, gather resources, and build bases while uncovering the mysteries of the universe. The sense of discovery and endless possibilities make it a standout title.

Don't Starve

Don't Starve combines dark whimsy with survival mechanics. Players gather resources, build tools, and fend off bizarre creatures in a strange wilderness. The unique art style and gameplay depth make it a classic in the survival genre.

7 Days to Die

7 Days to Die blends survival, crafting, and tower defense in a post-apocalyptic world. Players scavenge for resources and fortify their bases against weekly zombie hordes. The game's combination of exploration and strategy keeps players engaged.

Subnautica

Subnautica takes players on an underwater adventure after a spaceship crash. Explore an alien ocean, gather materials, and build underwater bases while managing oxygen and hunger. The stunning visuals and immersive gameplay make it a must-play for survival fans.

Terraria

Terraria is a 2D survival crafting adventure filled with monsters and magic. Players mine resources, craft gear, and build shelters while uncovering hidden treasures and powerful bosses. The game's expansive world and creative freedom offer endless possibilities.

Valheim

Valheim immerses players in a Norse mythology-inspired world where they gather resources and build settlements. Combat powerful bosses and expand your Viking settlement as you explore new biomes and survive the wilderness.

Sons of the Forest

Sons of the Forest places players in a first-person survival scenario after a helicopter crash. Gather resources, craft tools, and build shelters while facing off against hostile cannibals. The flexible building system and exploration elements add depth to the gameplay.

Muk

Muk is a fast-paced survival game with roguelike elements. Players start with nothing and must gather resources while fending off monsters. The random power-ups add an exciting twist to each playthrough, making survival a thrilling challenge.

Astroneer

Astroneer allows players to explore strange planets and build bases. The freedom to shape the terrain and gather resources creates a unique gameplay experience, perfect for those who enjoy creativity in survival.

Medieval Dynasty

Medieval Dynasty combines survival with town-building mechanics. Players gather resources, invite villagers, and manage a thriving medieval settlement. The generational story adds depth to the gameplay, making it a rewarding experience.

Scum

Scum offers a detailed survival experience on a massive island. Players must manage their character's health and well-being while scavenging and building bases. The multiplayer aspect adds an extra layer of challenge and interaction.

Pacific Drive

Pacific Drive is a first-person survival game where players explore a sealed exclusion zone in a damaged car. Gather resources and upgrade your vehicle while facing environmental hazards. The unique premise and gameplay loop create an engaging experience.

Stranded Deep

Stranded Deep begins with a plane crash, leaving players on a deserted island. Gather resources, craft tools, and build a shelter while managing health and safety. The game allows for solo or co-op play, adding to the fun.

V Rising

V Rising challenges players to survive as a vampire in a gothic world. Gather resources, craft gear, and build a castle while battling enemies. The fast-paced combat and cooperative gameplay make it a thrilling survival experience.