Nintendo SwitchAndroidPlaystation 4Playstation 5Xbox Series XXbox OnePC Windows
Grounded is an exciting survival game that sees you playing as one of four teenagers who find themselves miniaturized and exploring the backyard of Dr.Tully, the inventor of the SPAC.R shrinking device. You'll need to hunt for resources, craft tools and armor and build shelters in order to survive the hostile creatures that inhabit this new world. With a great variety of biomes to explore, landmarks to discover and surprises around every corner, Grounded provides an epic adventure in a surprisingly small space!
What we like:
Unique setting
Varied biomes to explore
Visually impressive sights
Great character development and story telling
Challenging yet accessible difficulty levels and accessibility options
Nintendo SwitchIOS iPhoneAndroidPC WindowsPlaystation 5Xbox OneXbox Series XMac OSPlaystation 4Nintendo Switch 2
Plunge into the icy depths of Subnautica: Below Zero! Unravel the mystery of your sister's disappearance while braving the alien arctic. Craft, explore, and survive in a world teeming with otherworldly wonders. Each discovery propels you through a story rich with adventure and intrigue. Are you ready to uncover the secrets beneath the ice?
Mac OSNintendo Switch 2Nintendo SwitchPlaystation 4Playstation 5osvrXbox OneXbox Series XPC WindowsIOS iPhoneAndroid
Plunge into Subnautica's alien ocean world, where survival hinges on your ability to adapt. Build, explore, and unravel mysteries in a breathtaking underwater realm. It's not just a game—it's an odyssey beneath the waves that will test your instincts and dazzle your senses.
What we like:
Gorgeous, immersive environments
Deep crafting and base-building
Compelling exploration and discovery
Rich storyline and world-building
Dynamic sound design enhancing atmosphere
What could be improved:
Occasional performance dips in deep areas
Limited inventory space can frustrate resource management
Mac OSIOS iPhoneAndroidXbox Series X/sPC WindowsPlaystation 5Playstation 4Nintendo Switch
Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.
PC WindowsIOS iPhoneNintendo SwitchPlaystation 4Xbox One
Embark on a cosmic journey in Astroneer, where you can shape worlds to your heart's content. Dig, build, and survive in a sandbox universe, creating bases and vehicles with friends. Uncover mysteries and enjoy a crafting odyssey across vibrant planets—your space adventure awaits!
PC WindowsXbox OneXbox Series XPlaystation 5Playstation 4
Stranded: Alien Dawn drops you into an unknown alien world, where you'll lead survivors, build a high-tech outpost, and make tough decisions to survive. With engaging gameplay, a variety of planets, and a peaceful non-combat option, you'll experience a unique, unpredictable journey. But beware, time may slow and crafting can get repetitive in this thrilling survival sim.
Xbox Series XPC WindowsXbox OnePlaystation 4Playstation 5
The Riftbreaker is a base building, survival game with action RPG elements that borrows from a lot of other games. Play as Ashley S. Nowak and enter the hostile planet Galatea 37 in your powerful Mecha-suit to build a base and defend yourself against thousands of creatures trying to eliminate you. The Riftbreaker offers high-quality graphics, great sound and music, flexible custom difficulty settings, varied biomes, and hours of gameplay that provides endless replayability.
What we like:
Good storyline and rewarding gaming experience
Customizable gameplay options
Hours of gameplay with almost endless replayability
Exciting and balanced base building, resource gathering, and combat
Xbox Series XPlaystation 5Playstation 4PC WindowsXbox One
A nuclear disaster has left an area of Britain in tatters. Atomfall, a new survival-action game, will see you explore, scavenge, craft, barter and fight your way through beautifully recreated scenery in search of answers.
LinuxXbox OnePlaystation 4Nintendo SwitchXbox Series XPlaystation 5PC WindowsNintendo Switch 2
Core Keeper is a mining/crafting-adventure game that combines elements from games like Terraria, Stardew Valley, and Valheim. Dive into a subterranean world where you mine, build, and battle in an ever-expanding cave of wonders. Forge your path, unearth relics, and conquer monstrous foes, solo or with friends. It's a sandbox of secrets waiting for you to uncover!
What we like:
Infinite exploration with diverse biomes
Complete creative freedom in a fully destructible environment
AndroidMac OSIOS iPhoneNintendo SwitchLinuxPlaystation 4PC WindowsXbox OneXbox Series Xstadia
ARK: Survival Evolved is an action-adventure game that throws you into a mysterious world filled with dinosaurs, where you must learn to survive and craft your own weapons, clothing, and tools in order to thrive. You must explore the land, build bases and enlist the help of creatures in order to defend against predators. With beautiful water animations, lush forests and varied creatures ARK will keep you engaged and entertained for hours.
What we like:
Varied creatures to explore & tame
Combat is incredibly satisfying
Crafted weapons can be used to threaten or destroy enemies