Survive Isolation (2021)

Developer: Tero Lunkka, Valkeala Software
Publisher: HaDe Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You feel stranded and desperate, constantly scrounging for food and materials while fending off undead traders and building tools to stay alive.

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What players say

Players are split on this cheap survival game. Most call it an asset flip or a tech demo, pointing to unfinished mechanics, no challenge from enemies, and glaring issues like blinding sand textures. A few call it fun for the low price or a passable time-waster.

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