The Best Survival Games for Playstation 4 - Page 2

Update : Exile added at rank #21.
Here are our 10 Best Survival Games for Playstation 4, position 11 to 20:
11

The Eternal Cylinder (2021)

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Xbox Series X/s Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Playstation 5

The Eternal Cylinder is a deep narrative-focused game that pushes the creativity of game design to its limits. You play as a species known as the Trebhum, which have an ability to rapidly evolve by consuming certain items. You must explore the strange foreign world and find a way to stop the Eternal Cylinder from destroying everything.


What we like:
  • Over 50 unique mutations
  • Gorgeously detailed visuals
  • In-depth story
  • Creative puzzles and challenges
  • Helpful accessibility options
What could be improved:
  • Linear progression limits player choice
  • Some puzzles can be difficult or frustrating

  • survival
  • puzzle
  • exploration
  • surreal
  • platform
  • narration
  • open-world
  • story

12

Rain World (2017)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Rain World is a grim industrial wasteland game where you take on the role of a vulnerable Slugcat, torn away from their family after a huge flood. Your mission is to reunite with your family while also surviving and navigating around the dangerous creatures in this world.


What we like:
  • Challenging platforming gameplay
  • Unique predator-prey relationships
  • Great music and sound design
  • Huge map with interconnecting levels and hidden areas
  • Creative use of hibernation chambers as save checkpoints
What could be improved:
  • Controls could be improved

  • platform
  • survival
  • post-apocalyptic
  • difficult
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • exploration
  • metroidvania
  • atmospheric

13

Endling (2022)

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Playstation 4 Android IOS iPhone Playstation 5 Xbox Series X PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Endling puts you in the role of the last fox on Earth. Driven from her forest home by a devastating fire (started by humans), our poor vulpine heroine is forced to find a makeshift den in which to deliver her pups, while simultaneously trying to track down her kidnapped baby. As each night falls, you'll need to venture forth from your makeshift den and forage or hunt for food, while also protecting your brood from trappers and other opportunistic humans.


What we like:
  • Heart-wrenching story
  • Stunning visuals
  • Powerful soundtrack
  • Adorable fox pups that grow and learn skills as they explore with you
  • Tough decisions between food or rescuing pup
What could be improved:
  • Can feel like stuck in a rut without making much progress

  • survival
  • skill

14

No Man's Sky (2016)

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psvr Android Mac OS Playstation 5 Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X osvr Nintendo Switch

No Man's Sky is a massive universe-sim sandbox experience that lets you explore an infinite number of planets with unique lifeforms and environments. Upgrade your ship and suit for survival and choose your own path - whether you want to be a trader, fighter, or explorer. The game offers great graphics and good VR support with the ability to play with friends and share your discoveries.

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What we like:
  • Deliver on promises
  • Great graphics
  • Cross-play enabled
  • Good VR support
What could be improved:
  • Some bugs present
  • Not challenging enough
  • No co-op progression

  • inventory
  • survival
  • exploration
  • crafting
  • sci-fi
  • pirates
  • resource
  • aliens
  • trading
  • discovery
  • multiplayer
  • sandbox
  • space
  • management
  • open-world

15

Green Hell (2019)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

Survive the uncharted Amazonian rainforest in Green Hell, a gripping psychological thriller. With realistic survival mechanics, you'll build shelters, craft weapons, and hunt for food. The immersive gameplay and beautiful visuals will keep you on your toes, as you unravel the truth in this unique and unforgettable experience.


What we like:
  • Realistic survival mechanics
  • Immersive and challenging gameplay
  • Psychological twist adds intrigue
  • Beautiful and detailed graphics
  • Multiplayer mode for added replayability
What could be improved:
  • Inaccurate portrayal of native plants
  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited building system
  • Lack of replayability

  • survival
  • crafting

16

DayZ (2018)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Android

How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.


  • survival
  • zombies
  • multiplayer
  • sandbox
  • cooperative
  • post-apocalyptic
  • first-person
  • shooter
  • open-world

17

Pathologic 2 (2019)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4

Pathologic is an incredibly interesting game that dares to do things and go places most games, and media in general, are afraid to even mention. You can take on the role of one of three souls; the Bachelor, the Haruspex, or the Changeling. As you explore the town-on-Gorkhon you will have to manage various meters such as health, hunger, exhaustion and immunity/infection levels. You will also have to make difficult decisions about who or what you should prioritize when time is limited.


What we like:
  • Unique storytelling mechanics with heavy philosophical concepts
  • Interesting characters with great writing
  • Fun exploration elements
  • Lots of decisions to be made
What could be improved:
  • Poor combat mechanics
  • Passive survival mechanics can feel tedious
  • No full voice acting

  • survival
  • horror
  • cult
  • remake
  • narrative
  • survival-horror
  • first-person
  • atmospheric
  • mystery
  • difficult
  • psychological

18

Chernobylite (2019)

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Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

Uncover dark secrets in Chernobylite Enhanced Edition, a survival horror RPG set in Chernobyl's exclusion zone. As Igor, you'll search for your lost fiancee while battling supernatural foes and enduring a harsh environment. Your decisions shape the engrossing story. With stunning visuals, intelligent AI opponents, and non-linear storytelling, can you survive the chilling truth?


What we like:
  • Original content with strong worldbuilding
  • Gorgeous environments with immersive atmosphere
  • Engrossing story with compelling characters
  • Variety of missions and intelligent AI opponents
  • Impressive implementation of non-linear storytelling
What could be improved:
  • Frustrating choices and limited map variety
  • Disappointing achievements with no reward
  • Unresponsive gunplay and flawed enemy AI
  • Excessive dialogue and empty zones

  • survival
  • stealth
  • survival-horror
  • sci-fi
  • crafting
  • horror
  • supernatural
  • first-person
  • post-apocalyptic
  • shooter
  • heist
  • base-building
  • rpg
  • military
  • atmospheric

19

Don't Starve (2015)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One Linux Mac OS

Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.


  • survival
  • crafting
  • rogue-like

20

Conan Exiles (2018)

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Xbox One Android Playstation 4 PC Windows

An online multiplayer survival game, now with sorcery, set in the lands of Conan the Barbarian. Survive in a vast open world sandbox, build your home into a kingdom, and dominate your enemies in single or multiplayer.


  • survival
  • crafting
  • open-world
  • multiplayer

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