The modern world and the modern way of life have become, by and large, too boring, calm and safe. The dark Middle Ages, great wars, world upheavals and revolutions, primitive savagery, adventurism of pioneers and brave travelers – all this is in the past. And, of course, this is not a bad thing. Stability, security and prosperity are what progressive humanity has been striving for for centuries.
However, what about those who still have a thirst for adventure in their blood, a thirst for overcoming the most difficult obstacles and every second struggle for their own lives? After all, not everyone will risk, contrary to common sense, in reality, go to the conquest of Everest or join a PMC.
For them, there is a rather comfortable and bladeless alternative in virtual reality in the form of all kinds of survival games, which are also often called survival simulators (applicable mainly to the most realistic games). We will introduce you to the most unusual and interesting projects among them now. At the same time, priority was given to the newest PC games released on this platform from 2018 to 2021.
BELOW
Hardcore survival about a desperate traveler who decided to explore the depths of the mysterious Island.
All you need to know about this game is that you will be constantly dying, rummaging through randomly generated gloomy labyrinths teeming with dangerous flora and fauna, ready to devour the unfortunate wanderer, if he takes at least one wrong step. And all this in the midst of impenetrable darkness and with an unlikely chance to find the cherished flashlight and at least some supplies. All alone.
Outward
A cute 3D RPG and survival game released in 2019.
There is a large open world with a dynamic environment, changing times of day, several unique biomes, thousands of different items and original spells, hundreds of activities and random events with unpredictable consequences. Ideal for those who like sandboxes and games with a lot of freedom of action. In general, Outward is a real life simulator in the fantasy world, capable of captivating for dozens of hours.
Subnautica: Below Zero
The sequel to a wonderful survival game dedicated to adventures in the depths of an alien ocean. This time, players are transported to the northern latitudes of an unknown planet and are given the opportunity to explore not only its underwater bowels with sunken artifacts and amazing sea creatures, but also the snow-covered surface, which is also full of surprises and dangers.
True, the game is in early access, so there are some rough edges in the form of bugs, lack of a full-fledged plot and some empty locations. But the developers are actively developing Subnautica: Below Zero, releasing updates almost daily. So in the final we will have another masterpiece.
Generation Zero
Generation Zero is the alternative Sweden of 1980. Most of the local residents disappeared somewhere without a trace, and were replaced by aggressive combat robots of various sizes and shapes. You are one of the fighters of a small resistance squad (in Generation Zero there is a co-op for 4 people), who, using guerrilla tactics, wages a war with the iron invaders, trying to figure out the reason for their invasion along the way.
In Generation Zero, users will find stunning cinematic graphics of 2019 and a huge open world imbued with the atmosphere of Northern Europe in the 80s of the last century. There are also typical elements of survival (stealthy careful movement, gathering supplies, customization, and so on), although by and large Generation Zero is a fun tactical shooter with hardcore battles that require a unique approach to each type of enemy.
Barotrauma
Love dark science fiction, hardcore survival, mysterious underwater worlds and submarines? Then do not miss this game, behind a two-dimensional, but at the same time very beautiful and realistic design, which hides an addictive and unpredictable gameplay, full of many mechanics. In the story, the crew on a submarine goes to explore an alien ocean, in the depths of which monsters live, full of valuable minerals, intricate underwater caves and drowned artifacts of an ancient alien civilization.
Crew selection, distribution of responsibilities, submarine design, full control, improvement and repair – all this is placed under the control of the player. He can freely plow the bowels of the ocean, collect materials and craft useful parts, tools and weapons, fight, in general, live the full life of a submariner of the distant future.
Thea 2: The Shattering
Continuation of the popular strategy with RPG elements, survival and card game, decorated with a fascinating setting, where the mythology of the ancient Slavs is combined with the fantasy additions of the authors of the game.
The player can choose as his virtual avatar one of the many deities of the ancient Slavic pantheon available here and help the settlement of the creatures worshiping him to survive in a dangerous world where hundreds of dangers surround him from all sides. The environment of the world is generated randomly, where various large-scale and local, favorable and not very events regularly occur. There are elements of crafting, urban planning and wargame. High replay value and great visual design.
It Lurks Below
An excellent 2D survival / RPG / sandbox game, the setting and gameplay of which is an amazing combination of the best of the famous PC games like Terraria and Diablo.
This is not surprising, because one of the authors of the original “Diablo” worked on it, who decided to go on a free creative voyage, creating his own studio Graybeard Games and implementing all his most daring creative ideas, flavored with proven mechanics of the above-mentioned projects.
