If you enjoy playing games where you manage your health and resources while trying not to die, then the survival genre is for you! There are many options when it comes to survival games 2021. This genre includes medieval, fantasy, futuristic, etc. Not only that, but there are plenty of other things to do in the game besides surviving. We've compiled a list of some of the best survival games in 2021, take a look below!
The Age of Darkness: The Final Stand
Dark fantasy and survival collide in Age of Darkness: Final Stand. You are the last beacon of light against an overwhelming tide of nightmares. Build your fortress and lead your armies against monstrous creatures. You will face tens of thousands of enemies in this survival RTS. Age of Darkness: Final Stand is in early access but has a bright future. Survival is brutal in this game, and you can only last through the night with a solid strategy.
Breakwater
Breakwaters got off to a somewhat rocky start in Early Access, but there's a lot of promise behind this ocean survival game. Players must tame the ocean and conquer the mysterious islands they find themselves on. Featuring breathtaking water physics, you can interact with water in multiple ways while trying to survive. You can work with friends or play alone as you build a house and defeat the Titans terrorizing the ocean. A procedural world ensures that no two experiences will be the same and every playthrough will be different.
Dsymantle
Dsymantle has a unique premise in that its title is a very accurate description of its gameplay. You can smash 99% of Dysmantle's objects to collect resources and fight your way through its world. Unfortunately for the player, hostile creatures from this post-apocalyptic era want to break them. Plus, there's plenty to do besides surviving Dysmantle. Players can explore a crafting world, build bases, craft numerous items, and live off the land. Even better, you can do it with a friend!
Endzone – A world apart
It turns out that the post-apocalyptic genre is ideal for survival games. Endzone – A World Apart occurs in the aftermath of a nuclear disaster and tasks the player with creating a new civilization. Building your city and surviving is not easy as players have to fight against radiation, weather and raiders. Endzone – A World Apart puts survival on a grander scale with its city-building features. But that doesn't mean its dark overtones can't affect you on a personal level, as every decision you make will decide whether your city, and its people, will survive in this new era.
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Icarus
Icarus is a game that isn't afraid to fly too close to the sun as it strives to break new ground in the survival genre. It features session-based gameplay that raises the stakes. Players have a limited time to land on a terraformed planet, gather resources, complete their mission, and survive long enough to return to orbit. Every drop on the planet effectively sees the player start from scratch, save for their skills and blueprints. Craft the tools you need to do the job and take shelter if necessary. Do whatever it takes to make sure you're on that drop pod at the end of your mission or your character is lost forever.
medieval dynasty
Medieval Dynasty takes you back in time and asks you to survive the medieval ages. There are many dangers including wildlife, weather and other humans. You have to worry about food and water when trying to colonize the land to find your village and your dynasty. Master the required skills or die horribly. Along with surviving everyday life, there are quests to complete, merchants to trade with, and plenty of tools and equipment to craft. Medieval Dynasty makes survival both personal and realistic.
Pray for the gods
Survival takes a step back in Praey for the Gods, but it's certainly still there. Players find themselves in the shoes of an anonymous heroine in a cold environment. Players will have to deal with hunger and heat to survive and the giant creatures that roam this land. The only way to survive is to kill these beasts before they kill you. Collect tools and weapons or craft them yourself before facing these colossal bosses or fail before you even begin.
The fault breaker
Surviving isn't the only thing you'll be doing in The Riftbreaker. As Riftbreaker Ashley S. Nowak you will have to survive on this hostile alien planet, build a base and collect data. Fortunately, you have the help of an advanced mechanical suit that will provide you with protection and firepower. Both of these will be needed to survive the onslaught of alien life. You will have to use all the resources at your disposal to get out of this planet alive.
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Midgard Tribes
Tribes of Midgard merges the survival genre with elements of tower defense to create a unique experience. It features a robust multiplayer aspect that can accommodate up to 10 players. Having a larger number will make it easy to protect your village and survive enemy assaults. Roguelike elements ensure that every run feels fresh and you learn something from defeat, so don't worry too much when that giant monster crushes you and your village! Work together and avoid Ragnarök for as long as possible to earn the best rewards!
Valheim
Survive in chaotic Viking style with Valheim. Play alone or with friends as you try to curry favor with Odin. Explore, build, fight and conquer anything that gets in your way, but don't die in the process. The procedural worlds of Valheim are perfect for gathering up to ten friends and creating an epic saga that you will all tell for years to come. An interesting feature is that you don't need to eat to survive, but it will be much easier to do everything else. Live the Viking life in Valheim, which is in Early Access and gets better with every update!
The survival genre shares many features, but each game puts a unique twist on it. Deciding which one to play is a challenge as they tend to take a lot of your time. Choose carefully because you have to survive in the game and in real life too! Make sure you don't get too caught up in your game and have enough food, water, and sleep to survive.
For more game information, see Valheim Update & Patch Notes (December 2021) and Are aliens in Icarus? on Pro Game Guides.
