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Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival game. Struggle through changing seasons to build a base, develop technology and gear-up in the hostile environment. Defend yourself from wildlife, the elements and AI hunters (who also build bases in the world).
Subsistence is a open world survival craft, survival and multiplayer game
developed and published by ColdGames.
Released on October 25th 2016 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 26 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Hungarian, Norwegian, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Dutch, Russian, Turkish, Polish, Swedish, Danish, Romanian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Finnish, Greek and Latvian.
It has received 13,113 reviews of which 9,481 were positive and 3,632 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 13.79€ on Steam.
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- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.4ghz or Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core 5200
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GT 460 or Radeon HD 3800
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
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I love this game! Subsistence is a hardcore survival game. It isn't like Minecraft, where, as soon as you find some sheep, wool, and build a bed and a house, the challenge is over other than some zombies or skellies at nighttime. In Subsistence, you constantly have to be aware, of your surroundings, of your food intake, of the temperature, of predators, Hunters, etc. When I first tried to play, I died over and over. But, as soon as I found a good area to survive in, such as an area with a lake, a pond and some rivers, with waterfalls, that was a game changer. Plants grow around water, Kelp grows in water, animals are drawn to water, you can fish in the lake and pond, and when it gets too hot, you can jump in to cool off. From there, the game progresses and gets better and better. I set my game to 365 days and start in the month of June. That way I don't have to worry about freezing every night, and it's an easier start. I also turn hunters off until I'm better at surviving under such harsh conditions. I can turn hunters back on at any time. The graphics remind me of an oil painting that was beautifully done. It's unique. I'm not writing a long review because I want to go play. So, Yes, I do recommend Subsistence. If you're looking for a change, and a real challenge, you really should try this game.
As someone who has hosted this game many times over the years for our group and has members that have played it 100's of hours, it was difficult but mostly enjoyed the first time or two. The Dev, however, has been too stubborn to add dedicated server options. He finally did give very basic admin tools. He will not add basic setting adjustments games that came out 20 years ago have. He wants you to play it his way only. People can't just fire up a server quick and get into a play through for say the 3rd or 4th time with easier or faster settings enabled. So we pass on playing the game again over and over, because we know the major grind that is in store. The game would be way more likely to be added into groups yearly play rotation if the dev would give dedicated server hosts some flexibility in setting up the world. Then people would look forward to replaying it instead of dreading the time suck and meaningless forced grind imposed by the dev.
You can’t please everyone all the time. Moving from UDK to a fully licensed engine source is not some small patch. That’s foundational work. That’s long term vision. That’s future proofing the game instead of just slapping content on top of technical limits. People forget this is not a studio with 40 developers, a cinematic team, and a marketing department. This is one developer putting years of effort into a sandbox survival game that many of us have put hundreds of hours into. I have 145 hours in this game. That doesn’t happen by accident. That doesn’t happen if the core loop isn’t solid. Early access means evolution. It means risk. It means sometimes rebuilding the foundation so the house can grow taller. Critics are often the most invested players. If you care enough to complain, you care enough to want it better. But this move unlocks performance improvements, material pipeline changes, and future features that were literally impossible before. That’s not regression. That’s growth. To the dev: don’t get discouraged. A lot of us appreciate the grind, the consistency, and the fact that you’re still pushing this forward. That matters. Looking forward to diving back in.
If you love survival games ,you cant hate this one, especially considering it was made largely by one developer. The atmosphere, survival mechanics, and sense of progression are well thought out and genuinely challenging. You can clearly see the passion and dedication behind the project, with steady updates and a strong core gameplay loop. While there is still room for improvement in areas like polish, performance, and quality-of-life features, the foundation is solid and very enjoyable. A great achievement for a solo dev and definitely worth playing if you enjoy hardcore survival games.
Subsistence is the only game where I can wake up, stretch, breathe in the crisp morning air, and immediately get mauled by a wolf I didn’t even see. And honestly? That’s part of the charm. This game throws you into the wilderness with nothing but hope, anxiety, and the world’s weakest starter axe. From that moment on, it becomes a daily battle between me and literally everything that moves. Wolves? Violent. Bears? Violent. Chickens? Surprisingly judgmental. The weather? Also violent. Building a base in Subsistence feels like constructing a luxury home out of pure spite. Every plank of wood is a victory. Every wall is a middle finger to nature. My base starts as a sad little rectangle, but after hours of grinding, panicking, and screaming, it becomes a slightly less sad rectangle with a door. Progress. And the hunters? Oh, the hunters. These dudes show up like they’re on a corporate team‑building retreat and I’m the icebreaker activity. They roll up, shoot at me, steal my dignity, and leave. Meanwhile, I’m crouched behind a bush eating raw berries like a feral woodland creature. But here’s the thing: I love it. I love the chaos. I love the suffering. I love the fact that every day in Subsistence feels like a new episode of “Will Alan Survive or Will a Bear End His Career Again.” The game is unforgiving, unpredictable, and occasionally rude — but it’s also incredibly satisfying. Every tiny win feels like I’ve conquered the universe. Every time I don’t die, I feel like a genius. Every time I do die, I blame the wolf because it’s never my fault. Subsistence isn’t just a survival game. It’s a psychological experiment, and I am failing beautifully.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Subsistence is currently priced at 13.79€ on Steam.
No, Subsistence is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 13.79€ on Steam.
Yes, Subsistence received 9,481 positive votes out of a total of 13,113 achieving a rating of 7.10.
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Subsistence was developed and published by ColdGames.
Yes, Subsistence is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Subsistence is not playable on MacOS.
No, Subsistence is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Subsistence is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Subsistence is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Subsistence does not support VR.
Subsistence offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Subsistence offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
No, Subsistence does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Subsistence does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Subsistence does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Subsistence 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 Subsistence.
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Developer
ColdGames
Publisher
ColdGames
Release
25 Oct 2016
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