Kong: Survivor Instinct

About

Kong: Survivor Instinct is a single player platformer game. It was developed by 7Levels and was released on October 22, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

A sudden Titan attack prompts massive evacuation efforts-but not everyone makes it to safety before the devastation ensues. Caught in the crossfire between battling monsters, many residents become trapped in the collapsing city—your only daughter among them! Kong: Survivor Instinct is a 2.5D action-adventure game that combines realistic platforming, challenging combat, and metroidvania-style expl…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews

story20 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features impressive visuals and engaging level design, making exploration enjoyable.
The gameplay is fun and offers a casual experience, especially for fans of the Monsterverse.
The integration of lore and background elements related to the Monsterverse adds depth to the experience.

The combat system is repetitive and can feel janky, leading to frustration during encounters.
The story lacks depth and character development, making it feel bland and predictable.
Kong and other titans are underutilized, with limited interactions that leave players wanting more monster action.

story
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The story of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with many reviewers finding it underwhelming, predictable, and lacking emotional depth. Characters are often described as bland and unrelatable, and the dialogue is criticized for being poorly written and acted. While some players appreciate minor twists and the overall concept, the consensus is that the gameplay overshadows the story, which feels more like a vehicle for monster action than a compelling narrative.
- “The story is interesting but feels a bit rushed.”
- “I'm very mixed about the story but it does have a very small handful of major twists and turns that make it interesting, personally speaking.”
- “The game is actually good, the story is nice and otherwise the experience pays off well; for a 2.5D game, it did a great job at delivering.”
- “On the downside, the story is pretty underwhelming.”
- “It feels flat, the voice acting doesn’t quite fit, and the plot is predictable, with characters that are hard to relate to.”
- “The story feels almost nonexistent and it feels like a wasted opportunity.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
9%
The gameplay of "Kong: Survivor Instinct" is generally enjoyable, offering a mix of casual fun and engaging traversal mechanics, though it can become repetitive over its relatively short playtime of 5-8 hours. While the game features polished mechanics and impressive environments, some players noted issues with combat fluidity and certain gameplay elements, such as puzzles and chase sequences, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many found the gameplay memorable and worth exploring, especially for fans of the Monsterverse.
- “I would recommend this game for those who enjoy casual gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is polished and fluid, offering a smooth experience without any bugs or crashes.”
- “Although some gameplay mechanics could use refining, the overall experience is memorable and worth diving into!”
- “The gameplay is somewhat repetitive, and the combat needs some work; it doesn’t have that smooth feeling and feels a bit delayed to me.”
- “The gameplay is pretty mundane; it's playable, but that's pretty much the nicest thing I can say about it.”
- “Characters don't really feel interesting, the story isn't focused on Kong, gameplay is janky, and there are too many continuity errors in this game.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
30%
7%
The graphics in "Kong: Survivor Instinct" receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals, character designs, and immersive environments, especially for a game developed by a small team. While some players note that the graphics are solid for a 2.5D title, others find them to be somewhat dated and bland. Overall, the game offers a visually satisfying experience with customizable settings, though it may not be groundbreaking.
- “Very realistic graphics.”
- “An engaging adventure with impressive visuals, immersive atmosphere, and thrilling encounters with giant monsters.”
- “Kong: Survivor Instinct is a big surprise, bringing some great level design and stunning visuals to the genre, featuring some tight gameplay.”
- “It's not going to win any awards; the visuals are bland and dated, and the voice acting and story are laughably bad, but together it's almost like a so bad it's good film.”
- “I experimented a bit and turned up all of the graphical settings to max and still received a solid 60fps, although I could not discern any appreciable difference to the on-screen visuals, so it's best to leave them as they are and take the extra battery life.”
- “Kong: Survivor Instinct offers a mixed bag of experiences, starting with its decent graphics and manageable 8.3GB download size.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it for enhancing immersion and complementing the apocalyptic setting, others find it generic and intrusive, preferring to play with the music turned off. Overall, opinions vary significantly, with ratings ranging from 4/5 to 7/10.
- “Nearly forgot to mention, but the music is really well done, helping to immerse me into the game's apocalyptic world.”
- “The soundtrack amplifies the experience, keeping you hooked as you explore the world.”
- “The music is pretty generic and bad; it's intrusive to the point of detracting from the game's atmosphere.”
- “I played most of the game with the music turned off because I found it made the game more tense and atmospheric.”
- “The music is pretty generic and bad; it's intrusive to the point of detracting from the game's atmosphere.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its impressive visuals and immersive environments, creating an engaging adventure filled with thrilling encounters. However, the music is criticized as generic and intrusive, detracting from the overall experience for some players. While the atmosphere is generally well-received, issues with character backstory and challenging gameplay elements can impact immersion.
- “An engaging adventure with impressive visuals, immersive atmosphere, and thrilling encounters with giant monsters.”
- “Great atmosphere, cool plot; you can relax and not chase like in FPS.”
- “Game was great, loved the environment and atmosphere of the game; gameplay was okay at most, puzzles and map layout were fine.”
- “The music is pretty generic and bad; it's intrusive to the point of detracting from the game's atmosphere.”
- “He has absolutely no backstory or professional history, and they try to portray him as this man who can do anything and everything, which really takes away from the atmosphere.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting a smooth performance and responsive controls, free from bugs during gameplay. This reliability stands out positively, especially in contrast to the common issues found in many other titles.
- “It's not buggy, controls are responsive, and the game actually looks decent.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers just over eight hours of gameplay, which many users feel does not justify the $25 price tag, citing a lack of significant replayability. Overall, players express skepticism about returning to the game after completing it.
- “$25 is a little too much for just over eight hours of gameplay and not much replayability.”
- “Probably not going to be very replayable either.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game repetitive and tedious, often involving a cycle of solving puzzles, defeating enemies, and exploring new areas without significant variation. The lack of checkpoints during longer sneaking segments further exacerbates the frustration, making the overall experience feel monotonous despite the visually appealing backgrounds.
- “However, in between these events, it is repetitive - solve puzzles, kill the bad guys, discover new areas - rinse and repeat. After playing this game for a few hours, I found this part a bit tedious. The backgrounds look amazing, but I feel it's missing something to make the gameplay more interesting.”
- “The sneaking parts are tedious, mainly because they get longer and you don’t get any checkpoints, meaning you have to replay from the start of the encounter.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks emotional depth, with reviewers noting that it does not depend on its story to engage players; instead, the gameplay is the primary focus and strength of the experience.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism primarily due to misleading advertising, particularly regarding the character Abaddon, who was promoted as a key antagonist but ultimately played a minimal role, leading to feelings of wasted potential among players. This dissatisfaction reflects broader concerns about how the game markets its content versus the actual gameplay experience.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is highly polished and well-optimized, particularly for the Steam Deck, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience.
- “This game plays very well; it’s highly polished and well optimized for the Steam Deck.”

Skip Critic Reviews

65%Critics’ scoreBased on 7 critic reviews

Skip Game Offers

Buy Kong: Survivor Instinct

Skip Videos

Videos

Skip Games Like Kong: Survivor Instinct

55%1.8kreviews

Lost Planet 3

2013

Open World Shooter

84%1kreviews

Ghost Song

2022

Open World Role Playing

83%40kreviews

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

2018

Survival Role Playing Shooter

+17

74%1.6kreviews

Scars Above

2023

Action Adventure

89%89.8kreviews

Tomb Raider

2012

Survival Shooter

+17

More games like Kong: Survivor Instinct

Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Kong: Survivor Instinct is a platformer game.

Kong: Survivor Instinct is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck and others.

Kong: Survivor Instinct was released on October 22, 2024.

Kong: Survivor Instinct was developed by 7Levels.

Kong: Survivor Instinct has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Kong: Survivor Instinct is a single player game.

Similar games include Lost Planet 3, Ghost Song, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Scars Above, Tomb Raider and others.

Kong: Survivor Instinct

Platforms