How to Survive

Developer: Eko Software
Publisher: 505 Games
Released: Aug 29, 2014
Steam reviews: 83% of players recommend it, from 17,106 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags: ActionAdventureRPG

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On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Proton: GoldDeck VerifiedSteam Machine: VerifiedSteamOS Compatible

This game runs great under Proton after tweaks, per ProtonDB reports (26 reports). Valve rates it Deck Verified.

Valve rates it Verified on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Features

Full controller support

Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Shared/Split Screen
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Steam Leaderboards
Remote Play on TV
Remote Play Together
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Russian

Steam lists 7 languages, 1 with full audio.

Age rating & content

ESRB M · Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong LanguageThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
PEGI 18 · Bad Language Violence Online GameplayThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
USK 18The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
KGRB 18The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
NZOFLC R16 · ViolenceThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
DEJUS 16 · Violência Extrema Drogas ilícitasThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Kekerasan Interaksi DaringThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
Frequent Violence or Gore · General Mature ContentSteam's content descriptors, as the developer answered them
Players can shoot or chop zombies into pieces, burn them and/ or make them explode.The developer's note on the content, from Steam

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

“A real Gem” – Destructoid at E3
“Offers a different experience for zombie game veterans” – Co-Optimus
“Has a lot more going for it than smashing brains and gory, red goo ... With a surprisingly deep crafting system” – GamesRadar

You're shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive?

Collect the pages of a Survival Guide and figure it out, of course! Find food, water, and shelter before you perish. Uh oh, is it getting dark? Figure out how to get through the night! While you’re at it, gather up some of this awesome stuff and piece together over 100 handmade weapons and tools—from shotguns to Molotov cocktails. Now you can defend yourself and your friends like a boss!

• Choose one of the three playable characters, each with different characteristics and skill trees.

• Explore four islands filled with unique flora and fauna and a variety of abhorrent monstrosities.

• Collect “Survival guide” video chapters to learn tips that will save your life!

• Play with a friend offline through the story mode or go online and play with a friend through 8 demanding challenges..

• Try the “Iron Man” difficulty for a demanding hardcore game experience.