Survival games offer a cathartic escape to build a life in exotic and dangerous settings. Subnautica, Starbound, and The Flame in the Flood are simpler, accessible survival games for newcomers. Raft, ...

The survival genre can seem pretty intimidating if you're not used to it; from hunger meters to permadeath, there's a lot that these games can throw at you. For many, the genre’s reputation for ...

Open-world games vary in complexity, but some, like Westerado, Dredge, or Terraria, excel in simplicity and immersive experiences. Despite simple designs, these titles offer unique ideas, immersive ...

Christ, I’m not sure what to make of the ongoing survival game renaissance. At first I was close to adoration. Then the market got flooded with early access clones, all featuring the same rhythms of ...