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How to Survive

📅 Aug 29, 2014
Eko Software
“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?
82.7Rating
0Content
43Achievements

About This Game

How to Survive is a action/adventure game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, developed by Eko Software and released in 2014. With an estimated 1.3 million copies sold, it is considered a major commercial success on Steam. With 17.1k reviews on Steam, it stands as one of the more actively reviewed titles on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 82.7/100 — a strong reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 9.65 hours, with side content bringing that to 14.98 hours, and a completionist run can reach 33.52 hours. The game has 9 DLCs available, expanding the base experience with additional content. Players commonly describe it as Survival, Zombies, Crafting, Open World Survival Craft and Action.

Media

User Reviews

82.7
Overall Score / 100
8.3/10
Steam (17093 reviews)

Playtime Estimates

9.65h
🎯 Main Story
14.98h
⭐ Main + Sides
33.52h
💯 Completionist
Based on 5 player submissions

DLCs (9)

Barricade! DLC
Barricade! DLC
$1.99
One Shot Escape DLC
One Shot Escape DLC
$0.99
El Diablo Islands - Host
El Diablo Islands - Host
$4.99
Hello my name is... Nina. DLC
Hello my name is... Nina. DLC
$1.99
Kovac’s Way DLC
Kovac’s Way DLC
$1.99
Heat Wave DLC - x 3 pack
Heat Wave DLC - x 3 pack
$1.99
Heat Wave DLC - Kenji's pack
Heat Wave DLC - Kenji's pack
$0.99
Heat Wave DLC - Abby's pack
Heat Wave DLC - Abby's pack
$0.99
1-8 / 9

Game Information

Release Date
August 29, 2014
Developer
Eko Software
Publisher
505 Games
Platforms
Windows
Controller
Full Support
Price
$14.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
1.3M
(1.1M - 1.6M)
VRI ScoreLearning
65
Indicators are uncertain and suggest proceeding with caution.
VISE (VORYTHIC Intelligent Sales Estimator) intelligent predictive model estimating the number of copies sold on Steam, based on community data analysis and purchase patterns.
VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.

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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
Minimum
  • 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