Survival Engine

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Survival Engine is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Indie Marc and was released on February 22, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Can you survive 10 days or more in the wilderness? Find food, water, fight wild animals, and craft tools and constructions, sow different plants, and explore the map! Note: this is not a full game, it is just the demo of the Unity Asset store asset with the same!

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Single-Player

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

monetization6 negative mentions

The game offers an engaging survival experience with a focus on automation and optimization, allowing players to progress from simple tasks to complex production chains.
Despite its simplicity, the game has a charming art style and is accessible for low-end PCs, making it enjoyable for a wide audience.
The crafting and resource management systems are well-developed, encouraging players to think strategically and explore new solutions.

The game lacks a tutorial and clear instructions, leaving players to figure out mechanics on their own, which can be frustrating.
There is a significant lack of content, with limited resources and crafting options, leading to repetitive gameplay after a short time.
Technical issues such as a poor camera angle, no exit button, and bugs detract from the overall experience.

monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it as a cash grab and an advertisement rather than a genuine gaming experience. Many feel it serves primarily as a promotional tool for a Unity asset pack, featuring low-quality art and shallow gameplay, indicating a lack of effort to create a true game for players.
- “This unity asset was flipped onto Steam as a cash grab at least twice.”
- “Pretending this is a game (it's not, it's an advertisement for an instructional demo asset pack). Of course, it's a fail: lazy low poly art, shallow proof-of-concept gameplay... the purpose here was never for this to be a game for gamers.”
- “The game is only a Unity asset advertisement and seems unlikely to be improved upon.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; some players criticize them as poor and lacking detail, while others appreciate the simple yet effective art style, finding it fun and unique. Overall, opinions vary, with some enjoying the aesthetic despite its limitations.
- “The graphics are simple but effective and fun.”
- “It's a unique art style in my opinion, but from my perspective, it's a bit too early and there are no big challenges.”
- “I enjoy the art style still and since I knew what to do from the other one, it wasn't too hard to figure out.”
- “This is just Don't Starve but with horrible graphics and a lot less content.”
- “I have to say, the graphics are bad—really bad.”
- “It's a unique art style in my opinion, but from my perspective, it's a bit too early and lacks significant challenges.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of narrative and structure, with users noting the absence of quests, tutorials, and a cohesive storyline. Players feel that the experience is devoid of engaging content, leaving them without a clear purpose beyond mere survival.
- “This is no tutorial or story whatsoever.”
- “I didn't know how to play as there was no tutorial; there is no music or story, only some bland effects while hitting things.”
- “Yes, you have to survive for 10 days, but there is no storyline or real purpose.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to have several bugs, which can affect the overall experience, but it remains playable for most users.
- “A little buggy, but good enough for you to play.”
- “But it's very buggy.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is criticized for being a shallow proof-of-concept with low-quality art, as it is primarily an advertisement for an instructional demo asset pack rather than a true game. However, some users appreciate the mechanics and overall play style, despite the brief experience.
- “When I downloaded it, I had no idea it was just a demo, so I completed everything really quickly, but I love the mechanics of the game and overall play style!”
- “Pretending this is a game (it's not, it's an advertisement for an instructional demo asset pack). Of course, it's a fail: lazy low poly art and shallow proof-of-concept gameplay. The purpose here was never for this to be a game for gamers.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music and sound design have been criticized for being nearly non-existent, with a lack of ambient noise and music, leaving players with only minimal sound effects for actions. This absence of auditory engagement contributes to a bland and uninspiring gameplay experience.
- “The game is very quiet, with no music or even ambient noise, while every action you take makes a pinging noise to let you know you've done something.”
- “I didn't know how to play as there was no tutorial; there is no music or story, only some bland effects while hitting things.”