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“A real Gem” – Destructoid at E3 “Offers a different experience for zombie game veterans” – Co-Optimus“Has a lot more going for it than smashing brains and gory, red goo ... With a surprisingly deep crafting system” – GamesRadarYou're shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive?
How to Survive is a survival, zombies and crafting game
developed by Eko Software
and published by 505 Games.
Released on August 29th 2014 is available only on Windows
in 7 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese and Russian.
It has received 17,025 reviews of which 14,071 were positive and 2,954 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 3.74€ on Steam with a 75% discount, but you can find it for 0.92€ on Gamivo.
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Ati 5700 series/NVIDIA GeForce GT240 or equivalent
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 7 GB available space
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How to Survive was the first game my first love invited me to play together. It was exciting—surviving on an island filled with zombies, scavenging for resources, and crafting weapons side by side. The game itself was fun, but what made it special was playing it with her. Unfortunately, we only made it through a few chapters before she disappeared. Just like that, I was left to finish the first half of the game alone. It was a strange feeling—continuing something that was meant to be a shared experience, now just another solo playthrough. Even now, when I think of How to Survive, I don’t just remember the gameplay—I remember the feeling of waiting, hoping she’d come back to finish what we started. But in the end, I survived… just not the way I expected.
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🎯 Rating: 7/10 📜 Overview How to Survive is an action-adventure survival game developed by Eko Software and released in 2013. Set on a mysterious island during a zombie apocalypse, players are tasked with surviving by scavenging for resources, crafting weapons, and defending themselves from hordes of zombies. The game features a mix of open-world exploration, action, and survival mechanics, with an emphasis on managing hunger, thirst, and health. Players can explore the environment, take on quests, and gather materials to craft useful items like weapons and tools to increase their chances of survival. 🌟 Pros ✅ Engaging Survival Mechanics: The game does a good job of making survival feel challenging by requiring players to manage basic needs like hunger, thirst, and health. ✅ Crafting System: A deep crafting system allows players to combine items and resources to create new weapons, tools, and survival equipment, adding layers to gameplay. ✅ Zombie Combat: Engaging combat mechanics allow players to fight off zombies using a variety of weapons and tools, from guns to makeshift melee weapons. ✅ Multiplayer Mode: The game includes co-op multiplayer, allowing friends to join forces to survive together and tackle challenges as a team. ✅ Atmosphere and Story: The setting and atmosphere of the zombie apocalypse are immersive, with detailed environments and a story that gradually unfolds as you progress. ⚠️ Cons ❌ Repetitive Gameplay: The game’s core loop of scavenging, crafting, and fighting zombies can become repetitive over time, especially for players looking for more varied gameplay. ❌ Clunky Controls: Some players find the controls to be unintuitive, especially when it comes to combat and navigation, leading to frustrations during more intense moments. ❌ Limited AI: The enemy AI can be basic and predictable, which reduces the challenge in some areas of the game. The zombies don't always present a significant threat once players get the hang of combat. ❌ Outdated Graphics: While functional, the visuals are relatively dated, and the game’s overall design feels somewhat behind modern survival games. ❌ Story Issues: While the story is intriguing, it can feel disjointed and underdeveloped in certain parts, with the narrative taking a backseat to the survival mechanics. 💬 Player Sentiment Positive Reviews: Players generally enjoy the crafting system, the sense of survival challenge, and the co-op multiplayer feature. The game is appreciated for offering a decent survival experience without being overly complex. Negative Reviews: Common criticisms include the repetitive gameplay loop, clunky controls, and lackluster enemy AI. Some also point out that the graphics and story don’t hold up as well against other survival games in the genre. 🎯 Target Audience 🔹 Fans of survival games looking for a straightforward, zombie-themed experience. 🔹 Players who enjoy crafting, scavenging, and exploration mechanics. 🔹 Those looking for a co-op multiplayer experience to survive with friends. 🔹 Zombie apocalypse enthusiasts who are seeking a basic survival challenge rather than a more in-depth experience. 🏆 Rating Breakdown 🎮 Gameplay: 7.5/10 🎨 Visuals: 6.5/10 ⚖️ Balance: 7/10 🔄 Replayability: 7/10 👥 Community: 7/10 ⭐ Overall Experience: 7/10 🎨 Visual Summary 🎮 Gameplay: Focused on survival mechanics, crafting, and zombie combat, with a straightforward but repetitive loop. 🎨 Visuals: Functional but outdated, lacking the polish of modern survival games. ⚖️ Balance: The gameplay balance is decent but suffers from repetitive moments and weak enemy AI. 🔄 Replayability: Replayable for fans of the genre, though the lack of diversity in gameplay can make it feel repetitive over time. 👥 Community: A modest player base, with multiplayer being a fun aspect of the game. 🎯 Final Verdict How to Survive offers a solid, if somewhat dated, survival experience with a focus on crafting, combat, and managing your basic needs. The game is fun in short bursts, especially in co-op, but its repetitive gameplay and outdated graphics may limit its long-term appeal. While not as polished or complex as other survival games, it offers a straightforward zombie survival experience for players who want something simple and accessible. If you're looking for a lighthearted survival challenge, How to Survive is worth a try, but it might not satisfy players seeking deeper gameplay or narrative.
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This is a great game, so much fun, and funny. The second one is not great and the 3rd person is aweful, but this one is light, funny, and a great play through.
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It's basic but it's cheap and fun. The crafting system keeps you hooked as you upgrade your armor and weapons throughout the game via all the random items you find. The end fight was quite annoying but other than that it didnt outstay its welcome.
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How to Survive is a blast to play with a friend, especially at night for that extra spooky atmosphere. The teamwork and survival challenges make it thrilling and memorable—perfect for fans of cooperative zombie games!
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How to Survive is currently priced at 3.74€ on Steam.
How to Survive is currently available at a 75% discount. You can purchase it for 3.74€ on Steam.
How to Survive received 14,071 positive votes out of a total of 17,025 achieving a rating of 8.09.
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How to Survive was developed by Eko Software and published by 505 Games.
How to Survive is playable and fully supported on Windows.
How to Survive is not playable on MacOS.
How to Survive is not playable on Linux.
How to Survive offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
How to Survive includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
There are 9 DLCs available for How to Survive. Explore additional content available for How to Survive on Steam.
How to Survive does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
How to Survive supports Remote Play on TV and Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
How to Survive is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for How to Survive.
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Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
24
Developer
Eko Software
Publisher
505 Games
Release
29 Aug 2014
Platforms
Remote Play
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