| Year
|
Title
|
Developer
|
Original platform(s)
|
Notes
|
| 1982 |
Survival Island |
Starpath |
Atari 2600 |
|
| 1985
|
| The Oregon Trail (1985 video game) |
MECC |
Apple IIe, DOS, Windows 3.x, Classic Mac OS, Windows, Dedicated handheld |
|
| Wilderness: A Survival Adventure |
Titan Computer Products |
DOS, IBM PCjr, Classic Mac OS |
|
| 1992
|
| The Lost Tribe |
Lawrence Productions |
DOS |
Educational strategy.
|
| UnReal World |
Enormous Elk |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| 1993 |
SOS[1] |
Human Entertainment |
Super Nintendo Entertainment System |
|
| 1994 |
Robinson's Requiem |
Silmarils |
Microsoft Windows, Atari Falcon, Atari ST, Amiga |
|
| 1996 |
Deus |
Silmarils |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| Tail of the Sun |
Artdink |
PlayStation |
|
| 1999 |
Schiffbruch |
Dirk Plate |
Microsoft Windows |
Game info,[2] aka. Shipwreck.
|
| Survival Kids |
Konami |
Game Boy, Game Boy Color |
|
| 2000 |
Survival Kids 2: Dasshutsu!! Futago Shima! |
Konami |
Game Boy, Game Boy Color |
|
| 2001 |
Survival: The Ultimate Challenge |
Techland Sp. z o.o. |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| 2002 |
Disaster Report[3] |
Irem |
PlayStation 2 |
|
| 2003 |
Stranded |
Unreal Software |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| Notrium |
Ville Mönkkönen |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| 2004 |
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater |
Konami |
PlayStation 2 |
|
| 2005 |
Lost in Blue |
Konami |
Nintendo DS |
|
| Pathologic |
Ice-Pick Lodge |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| 2006 |
Raw Danger! |
Irem |
PlayStation 2 |
|
| 2007 |
Lost in Blue 2 |
Konami |
Nintendo DS |
|
| Lost in Blue 3 |
Konami |
Nintendo DS |
|
| The Sims 2: Castaway |
Electronic Arts |
BlackBerry, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Windows Phone, J2ME |
|
| Stranded II |
Unreal Software |
PC |
|
| 2008 |
Lost in Blue: Shipwrecked |
Konami |
Wii |
|
| The Sims Castaway Stories |
Electronic Arts |
macOS, Microsoft Windows |
|
| 2009 |
Zettai Zetsumei Toshi 3: Kowareyuku Machi to Kanojo no Uta |
Irem |
PlayStation Portable |
|
| 2010 |
Minetest |
Minetest team |
Microsoft Windows, Linux |
|
| 2011 |
Minecraft |
Mojang |
Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Raspberry Pi, Windows Phone, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Universal Windows Platform |
|
| Terraria |
Re-Logic |
Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, 12+ other platforms |
|
| Junk Jack |
Pixbits |
Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch |
-
|
| 2012 |
I Am Alive |
Ubisoft Shanghai and Darkworks |
Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
|
| Infestation: Survivor Stories |
Hammerpoint Interactive |
Microsoft Windows |
Ex-The War Z. Delisted 2016. Rebooted as Infestation: The New Z (2016).
|
| Miasmata |
IonFX |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| 2013
|
| 7 Days to Die |
The Fun Pimps |
Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
In early access.
|
| Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead |
Kevin Granade, CleverRaven |
Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows |
Open source version. Has a 2023 commercial edition.
|
| Day One: Garry's Incident |
Wild Games Studio |
Microsoft Windows |
Delisted soon after launch in 2013. Store page removed from Steam in early 2018.
|
| DayZ (mod) |
Dean Hall |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| Don't Starve |
Klei Entertainment |
Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android |
|
| How to Survive |
EKO Software |
Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
|
| Project Zomboid
|
The Indie Stone
|
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Java, Macintosh operating systems
|
In early access. Original alpha release in 2011.
|
| 2014
|
| Nether |
Phosphor Games, Pure FPS |
Microsoft Windows |
Survival horror. 2013 early access release. Delisted 2015.
|
| Rising World |
JIW-Games |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux |
Still in early access since 2014, circa 2024.
|
| Survivalist |
Bob the Game Development Bot |
Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows |
Survival horror.
|
| 2015 |
Dyscourse |
Owlchemy Labs |
Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows |
|
| Forsaken Isle |
Smoodlez |
Microsoft Windows |
In early access.
|
| H1Z1: Just Survive |
Daybreak Game Company |
Microsoft Windows |
Early access release only. Delisted in late 2018.
|
| Life is Feudal: Your Own |
Bitbox |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| Novus Inceptio |
McMagic Productions |
Microsoft Windows |
In early access.
|
| Planetbase |
Madruga Works |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 |
City-builder.
|
| 2016
|
| Force of Nature |
A.Y.std |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| No Man's Sky |
Hello Games |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
Has procedural space with countless planets.
|
| Scrap Mechanic |
Axolot Games |
Microsoft Windows |
In early access.
|
| Starbound |
Chucklefish |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| The Flame in the Flood |
The Molasses Flood |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
|
| Wayward |
Unlok |
Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS |
In early access.
|
| 2017
|
| Ark: Survival Evolved |
Studio Wildcard / Instinct Games |
iOS, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia |
|
| Darkwood |
Acid Wizard Studio |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 |
Survival horror.
|
| Life is Feudal: Forest Village |
Bitbox |
Microsoft Windows |
Survival town builder.
|
| The Culling |
Xaviant Games |
Microsoft Windows |
Delisted in early 2019.
|
| The Long Dark |
Hinterland Studio |
Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows |
|
| Unturned |
Smartly Dressed Games |
Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
|
| 2018
|
| Conan Exiles |
Funcom |
Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
|
| Dead in Vinland |
CCCP |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch |
|
| Dead Maze |
Atelier 801 |
Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows |
|
| Frostpunk |
11 Bit Studios |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
City-builder.
|
| Z1 Battle Royale |
Daybreak Game Company |
Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Original name for 1st early access release in 2016: H1Z1: King of the Kill. Spun off from original H1Z1 (2015) in 2016.
|
| Maia |
Machine Studios |
WIN, LIN, OSX |
Colony sim with a first person mode.
|
| Miscreated |
Entrada Interactive |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| RimWorld |
Ludeon Studios |
Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows |
|
| Rust |
Facepunch Studios |
Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
|
| Salt |
Lavaboots Studios |
Microsoft Windows |
Has sailing.
|
| SCUM |
Gamepires |
Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
In early access.
|
| Subnautica |
Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
macOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
|
| Surviving Mars |
Haemimont Games |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
City-builder.
|
| TerraTech |
Payload Studios |
Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 |
Vehicular game.
|
| The Forest |
Endnight Games |
Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 |
Survival horror.
|
| Vintage Story |
Anego Studios |
Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS |
Early access release in 2016.
|
| We Happy Few |
Compulsion Games |
Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
|
| 2019
|
| Astroneer |
System Era Softworks |
Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch |
Early access release in 2016.
|
| Dawn of Man |
Madruga Works |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
City-builder.
|
| Green Hell |
Creepy Jar |
Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
|
| Nether: The Untold Chapter |
Fredaikis AB |
Microsoft Windows |
Survival horror.
|
| Planet Nomads |
Craneballs Studio |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux |
|
| The Wild Eight |
Eight Points |
Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
|
| Vigor |
Bohemia Interactive |
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows |
|
| Ylands |
Bohemia Interactive |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
|
| 2020
|
| CrossWorlds: Escape |
Another Reality |
Microsoft Windows |
2016 early access release.
|
| Empyrion - Galactic Survival |
Eleon Game Studios |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| Night of the Dead |
Jackto Studios |
Microsoft Windows |
Tower defense mix.
|
| Survivalist: Invisible Strain |
Bob the Game Development Bot |
Microsoft Windows |
Sequel to Survivalist (2014). In early access.
|
| 2021
|
| Breathedge |
Redruins Softworks |
Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
|
| Chernobylite |
The Farm 51 |
Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 |
Survival horror.
|
| Dice Legacy |
DESTINYbit |
WIN, NX, XOne, PS4, XSX/S, PS5 |
Roguelike city-builder with dice rolls.
|
| DYSMANTLE |
10tons |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS |
Post-apocalyptic, base building ARPG.
|
| Endzone: A World Apart |
Gentlymad Studios |
Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
Post-apocalyptic survival city-builder.
|
| Force of Nature 2: Ghost Keeper |
A.Y.std |
Microsoft Windows |
Sequel to Force of Nature.
|
| Siege Survival: Gloria Victis |
Black Eye Games, Fish Tank Studio |
Microsoft Windows |
Managerial survival.
|
| Surviving the Aftermath |
Iceflake Studios |
Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
Sequel to Surviving Mars.
|
| Valheim |
Iron Gate Studio |
Linux, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
In early access.
|
| Wanderlost (announced) |
Eli Segal |
Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch |
|
| 2022
|
| 25°N 71°W[4][5] |
SE {} KS |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| Captain Bones: A Pirate's Journey |
World of Poly |
Microsoft Windows |
Pirate sim. In early access.
|
| Card Survival: Tropical Island |
WinterSpring Games |
Microsoft Windows, macOS Android, iOS |
Card game.
|
| Floodland |
Vile Monarch |
WIN |
Post-apocalyptic survival city-builder.
|
| Grounded |
Obsidian Entertainment |
Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
|
| Keplerth |
TARO |
Microsoft Windows |
Original 2018 early access name: Keplerth: Another World.
|
| Raft |
RedBeet |
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux |
|
| Salt 2: Shores of Gold |
Lavaboots Studios |
Microsoft Windows |
Sequel to Salt (2018). In early access.
|
| Starsand |
Tunnel Vision Studio |
Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 |
|
| Stranded Deep |
BEAM Team Games |
Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch |
Has marine activities & gyro flying.
|
| 2023
|
| Above Snakes |
Square Glade Games |
Microsoft Windows |
Old West theme. *Console releases planned.
|
| Harmonic Depths |
Override |
Microsoft Windows |
Animal sim.
|
| Life is Feudal: MMO |
Bitbox |
Microsoft Windows |
2023 relaunch on ltg.com after prior beta shut down. MMORPG.
|
| Osiris: New Dawn |
Fenix Fire Entertainment |
Microsoft Windows |
|
| Stranded: Alien Dawn |
Haemimont Games |
Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 |
Survival colony sim.
|
| Sunkenland |
Vector3 Studio |
Microsoft Windows |
Has underwater diving. In early access.
|
| Surviving The Abyss |
Rocket Flair Studios |
Microsoft Windows |
Managerial survival. In early access.
|
| The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria |
Free Range Games |
Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 |
Based on Middle-earth lore.
|
| Under A New Sun |
New Horizon Games |
Microsoft Windows |
Stranded Deep clone. Has marine activities. In early access.
|
| 2024
|
| Enshrouded |
Keen Games |
Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 |
In early access.
|
| Frostpunk 2 |
11 Bit Studios |
Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
Sequel to Frostpunk.
|
| Infection Free Zone |
Jutsu Games |
Microsoft Windows |
Survival city-builder. In early access.
|
| Nightingale |
Inflexion Games |
Microsoft Windows |
In early access.
|
| Pacific Drive |
Ironwood Studios |
Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 |
Has regular driving.
|
| Palworld |
Pocket Pair |
Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
In early access.
|
| Smalland: Survive the Wilds |
Merge Games |
Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Meta Quest |
Similar to the FernGully animated films.
|
| Survival: Fountain of Youth |
Odinsoft Inc. |
WIN, XSX/S, PS5 |
Has sailing.
|
| Sons of the Forest |
Endnight Games |
Microsoft Windows |
Sequel to The Forest.
|
| TerraTech Worlds |
Payload Studios |
Microsoft Windows |
Sequel to TerraTech. In early access.
|
| The Planet Crafter [de] |
Miju Games |
Microsoft Windows |
2022 early access.
|
| V Rising |
Stunlock Studios |
Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 |
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