It’s a versatile genre capable of producing both cozy and blood-curdling experiences.

Think you could survive anything thrown your way?

Here, you’ve got the option to check out the best survival games available on PC.

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Much like anything else, survival games are best enjoyed with friends.

As a sandbox game, you’re free to do whatever is necessary to stay alive.

Will you hunt for food and risk encountering the undead?

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Or will you build a shelter, craft some cleverly hidden traps, and lock yourself inside?

There are endless strategies catering to different play styles.

Just remember to keep an eye on your friends since they’re able to betray you.

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You and a buddy are dropped in a randomly generated world filled with countless monsters.

The gameplay is particularly great for newcomers.

Your character attacks automatically, so all you have to do is move around.

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It’s simple yet incredibly fun, endlessly replayable, and surprisingly challenging.

The nostalgic pixel graphics, outstanding soundtrack, and Castlevania DLC are the cherries on top.

6Astroneer

Explore The Universe

Not all survival games are doom and gloom.

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Astroneer provides a more colorful and casual twist to the genre.

You and up to three others traverse a vast galaxy with many eye-catching planets to explore.

The goal is to establish a tiny colony and turn it into a prosperous society.

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What makes it unique is its accessibility and wonderfully vibrant art style.

This is agreat entry point if you’re new to the genre.

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However, surviving The Old World is no easy task.

Many dangers lurk in the darkness, and you have a limited oxygen supply.

Speed, stealth, and quick thinking are key to making it out alive.

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Despite its spooky premise, the game features plenty of silly humor to keep you smiling.

4The Forest

Can You Survive The Cannibals?

The Forest is a spooky, thought-provoking survival game with a fascinating twist.

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The enemies are complex beings with a surprising amount of humanity.

They might attack, venture to communicate with you, or simply watch you from a distance.

Whether to instigate combat is up to you.

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There’s a lot to love about the game.

It’s a thrilling co-op experience that’s sure to stick with you long after you stop playing.

Here are the ten best survival titles on Game Pass.

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This top-down adventure puts you in a macabre, Tim Burton-style world filled with bizarre creatures of the night.

During the day, you spend your time farming crops, collecting resources, and making all necessary preparations.

When night falls, the monsters come out.

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Stay alert, protect your team, and always keep a light nearby.

The fate of your crew is in your hands.

Don’t forget to manage your hunger meter, too.

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Despite initially launching in 2011, Minecraft still has an active community.

Simply put, some video games are timeless.

Minecraft is one of them.

A first-person view of The Forest, in which the protagonist fights a cannibal with an axe.

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Key art for Minecraft’s aquatic update, in which Steve and Alex swim through the ocean.

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