Survive the Nights

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Survive the Nights is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game with horror and post-apocalyptic themes. It was developed by a2z Interactive and was released on December 5, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Unique FPS multiplayer survival game focusing on teamwork, fortification, creativity and strategy. Secure a structure or roam free, the choice is yours. Test your survival skills against the dead and see how many nights you can survive!

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Audience ScoreBased on 3,423 reviews

gameplay123 positive mentions

stability183 negative mentions

Enjoyable survival and crafting mechanics with immersive base fortification and vehicle customization.
Tense and rewarding night gameplay with customizable horde difficulty and multiplayer co-op support.
Active development with regular updates and a passionate dev team dedicated to improving the game.

Game is plagued by frequent bugs including item and vehicle disappearing, zombie teleporting, and crashes.
Unpolished inventory and crafting UI that is clunky and unintuitive, causing frustration during gameplay.
Lack of content variety, repetitive gameplay loop, and technical issues such as poor optimization and server instability.

gameplay
418 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
64%
7%
Gameplay in this zombie survival game offers a mix of realistic survival mechanics, base fortification, vehicle maintenance, and crafting with notable depth and immersion, especially in co-op play. While many praise its unique features like power management and mental health systems, the experience is often hampered by bugs, limited content, repetitive loops, clunky combat, and optimization issues. Overall, it shows strong potential and engaging core gameplay but requires significant refinement, additional features, and bug fixes to fully realize its promise.
- “Feels very nice; I love the far FOV and how weapons automatically aim down holster when in active rifle mode. Weapons look thin and long, feels and looks very nice. Love the sluggish slow movement gameplay and crispy unity feels of the game. Well done dev, definitely keeping this game.”
- “Once you understand the mechanics, the game becomes incredibly rewarding. Wanting to go to the power plant to turn back on the electricity after it went off after a few days, or going to the water dam to get the water going again are some of the cooler mechanics of the world making you venture out of your base, and it works so well.”
- “The game mechanics like hordes, UI, guns, sounds and ambiance, and survival mechanics are really solid.”
- “The gunplay is clunky, survival mechanics are shallow, crafting is barebones, and building is frustratingly limited.”
- “This game is fun don't get me wrong but it has so much potential to be a really good zombie game but the zombies get boring there isn't any different type of zombies they all act the same with every other zombie game there's always different types of zombies to spice up the gameplay but I'm getting ahead of myself before we can add more crafting weapons vehicles and zombies we need the bugs fixed first the game is super buggy some bugs even cause my game to crash while playing single player or with friends I have submitted multiple bug reports but nothing seems to be getting done about them I really like this game but the lack of content and the bugs make it unplayable I have bugs ranging from vehicles flipping turning and flying up into the air knocking everyone out of it and causing me or other people I play with to die or glitch through the ground and make our game crash to inventory bugs weapon attachments randomly disappearing off my guns to never be seen again some items in my crafting and inventory don't have names they just say "item names" the list goes on and on I really hope they see the bug reports and the different reviews from people who have similar problems or different ones”
- “First and foremost, the gameplay mechanics in survive the night are mind-numbingly repetitive and lack depth. Whether it's scavenging for resources, fortifying your base, or fending off mindless hordes of generic enemies, the gameplay quickly devolves into a tiresome cycle of repetition. These glaring issues severely disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration and a sense of wasted time.”
graphics
226 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
58%
7%
The game's graphics are generally seen as decent to good, with some praising improvements and unique visual style, especially after recent updates. However, many users highlight dated textures, inconsistent quality, optimization issues, and occasional bugs, making performance and appearance variable across systems. Overall, while the visuals contribute positively to immersion, they often feel rough, janky, or below modern standards, indicating room for significant refinement.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning on ultra settings; the world feels really nice, and the questing system is easy to understand.”
- “First of all, the graphics are so crisp and clean, and the design of the large map filled with opportunities to loot and discover adds to the excitement of wanting to return every day to play.”
- “The devs are actively listening to player feedback and constantly improving the game with weekly devblogs and frequent patches; after the graphical overhaul, it looks stunning.”
- “It's jank, laggy, buggy and outright broken in some places; the environment and zombies look good but the player characters look ugly as hell, not just the graphics, the actual models and you can't make or choose your character.”
- “The graphics are dated, featuring low-resolution textures and uninspired environmental design.”
- “Coming back to this review in 2024 and I'm just shocked at how persistent the devs have been and yet the game still looks incredibly jank with garbage animations, awful UI, dull graphics and meh gameplay.”
stability
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game is widely criticized for being highly buggy and unstable, with frequent glitches affecting zombies, vehicles, loot, and player progression, often resulting in crashes, lost items, and frustrating gameplay. Although some users acknowledge the developer's ongoing efforts and the game's potential, its current state is marked by poor optimization, lag, and persistent technical issues that detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “While it can experience some bugs every now and again, I'd say 90% of the time the game runs great!”
- “The game is in alpha, so if you walk in with high expectations for a current bug-free game, you will be disappointed.”
- “This is a pre-alpha, which means it's not even in alpha stage yet. It is still being made and will have hundreds of bugs.”
- “The game is a complete buggy mess: cars you spend hours building up just vanish when you exit the game, you'll spawn in a completely random location when you load back in, and sometimes your inventory will just randomly be wiped. Don't make the mistake of buying this scam.”
- “This game is super buggy; some bugs even cause my game to crash while playing single player or with friends. I submitted multiple bug reports but nothing seems to be getting done. Bugs range from vehicles flipping, turning, and flying into the air causing deaths or glitches through the ground, inventory bugs, weapon attachments randomly disappearing, and unnamed items in crafting and inventory just saying 'item name'. The list goes on and on.”
- “Way too many glitches and physics errors to put any time into.”
optimization
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
56%
21%
Optimization for this game is highly inconsistent, with many users reporting frequent stuttering, fps drops, and long load times even on high-end PCs, significantly impacting immersion and gameplay. While some players find the performance decent or even good for an early access title, the overall consensus points to poor optimization that needs considerable improvement, especially in managing AI density, vehicle handling, and graphical performance. Developers appear aware of these issues and are working on fixes, but currently, optimization remains a major drawback for many players.
- “With continued optimization and polish, it has the potential to be something truly special.”
- “There are still quite a lot of bugs, but the game seems fairly well optimized; for example, we explored a police station with dozens of zombies and it ran smoothly.”
- “I have encountered zero bugs so far, zero performance issues, and my PC isn't even that great by today's standards.”
- “This game is extremely poorly optimized.”
- “Horrible optimization; running on a 4080 Super, I was still getting frame stuttering and map generation took forever to load at times.”
- “Game is horribly optimized; I have a 6800XT, 32GB RAM, 7800X CPU, and it kept lagging and stuttering.”
story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
71%
22%
The game lacks a cohesive and engaging story, offering only minimal or fragmented missions without meaningful impact or narrative progression. Players frequently describe the experience as aimless and repetitive, with no clear plot, character development, or immersive world-building to motivate exploration or objectives. Many express a desire for an overarching storyline, richer lore, and interactive elements like NPCs or quest-driven goals to enhance the gameplay depth.
- “The weapon choices are fun, and exploring the map to discover new spots and unlock new items gives the game a sort of 'light story' that keeps you moving.”
- “Some of the achievements are like missions and guide you to deeply explore.”
- “There needs to be an overarching storyline and goals to completion, e.g.: make your way to a port, or airport, send message from comms centres and prepare to leave for an island or other location even if this leads to a DLC in future.”
- “In 7 days all you do is jobs for said locations but never see any actual impact once done the mission.”
- “There is no story line to the game.”
- “From what I can see no story line just wander aimlessly until you're bored (which normally takes like 10 mins).”
atmosphere
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
35%
8%
The game excels at creating a tense, immersive, and grounded survival atmosphere, effectively conveying isolation, vulnerability, and anxiety through its use of lighting, sound, and world design. While some find the atmosphere captivating and authentic, others note repetitiveness and rough edges that slightly detract from immersion. Overall, it offers a chilling and rewarding experience for players who appreciate realistic, atmospheric survival gameplay.
- “It delivers a tense, atmospheric survival experience that really leans into preparation, realism, and the constant pressure of making it through one more night.”
- “The developers have crafted a world that feels tangible and atmospheric, with excellent use of lighting, weather, and environmental audio to build immersion.”
- “The atmosphere feels real enough that I don't feel confident exploring at night or without looking both ways twice before I cross the street, which is how a survival experience is supposed to feel.”
- “Found it to have a boring atmosphere and limited gameplay; personally, the concept has been done better elsewhere.”
- “Audio, gameplay, graphics, atmosphere— it is all lackluster.”
- “It lacks atmosphere.”
grinding
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
12%
85%
Grinding in the game is often described as tedious and repetitive, with many mechanics feeling more like chores than challenges. While farming, crafting, and survival elements are present and somewhat refreshing compared to similar games, bugs and slow pacing detract from the experience. Overall, grinding requires significant patience and can become monotonous, though some find enjoyment in certain aspects like hunting and looting.
- “Very lifelike and again it isn't grindy to simply get the power running.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Survive the nights, it's okay, nothing incredible or out of the ordinary, but after not long it gets incredibly tedious and unfunny. The hordes don't seem to become any different and they bug out most of the time. The world has lots of details but they are mostly useless because it still feels empty, and there isn't much to do apart from clearing out a couple of areas like the prison. The zombies keep respawning as soon as you turn around, which made it boring and caused many deaths.”
- “After so many years of waiting for this game to be a little polished and have some content to do instead of just empty grinding and walking around pointlessly... this is a bust. I waited so long for this game to come out, and when it did it was in an early stage and it seems it has stayed there.”
monetization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
84%
Reviews consistently criticize the game's monetization as an aggressive cash grab, citing microtransactions in an unfinished early access title and misleading advertising. Many players feel the developers prioritize quick profit over game quality and community trust, leading to widespread disappointment and distrust.
- “The slimy devs can keep screeching 'this is an early pre-alpha not a game' but it's painfully obvious they moved this onto Steam as a cash grab.”
- “Edit - saw an update dropped and got excited to reinstall, until I realised it added microtransactions to an early access title (that came out in 2017) that is still missing a lot of QoL features and still got a lot of bugs.”
- “It has become more than apparent that after close to five years of development that the team has squandered their cash on other luxuries and have released early access to another easy cash grab.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
3%
The humor in the game is often derived from its bugs, glitches, ragdoll physics, and quirky in-game events, making it especially entertaining when playing with friends. While some find the comedic elements charming and funny, others see the humor as overshadowed by technical issues and repetitive gameplay, which can become tedious over time. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted layer to an unfinished experience, eliciting laughter despite its flaws.
- “It can be broken sometimes but when you're playing with friends it's hilarious!”
- “I haven't even finished playing this 1 hour with my friends and the amount of hysterical laughing we shared within this time frame is something else.”
- “Love this game, yes it has a lot of issues, yes it isn't perfect and as a solo player I could see it being quite boring but with friends it can be hilarious.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric and subtle qualities, effectively enhancing immersion and tension with ambient and cinematic tracks. Many highlight its ability to evoke a horror vibe, complementing sound effects and gameplay moments like zombie encounters. However, some players find certain soundtrack elements annoying or lacking options to disable them.
- “Feels like a 1980s horror movie FPS, with great music, solid visuals, great zombies, and some superb sound effects.”
- “The music 10/10, the overall feeling of the world (graphics, sound effects, and again music!) almost 10/10.”
- “The music is subtle and atmospheric at times, and does an excellent job of reinforcing everything you experience.”
- “The cinematic music that appears when zombies are near is pretty annoying; there is no way to turn it off.”
- “[b] - [/b] sound and music was horrible.”
- “If you were an engineer building a bridge, a chef serving food in a restaurant, or a musician writing a song, you wouldn't leave bits missing from your product, unfinished, and then release it to the public under the guise of 'ready'.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is mixed, with many players feeling heartbreak and disappointment due to early bugs, clunky combat, and performance issues, while others appreciate the developers' perseverance and the emerging community. Some users express frustration and sadness, but a few find it wholesome and engaging despite its flaws.
- “Wholesome game”
- “Returning to this game after two years has been heartbreaking.”
- “This game is showered with negative reviews which is honestly heartbreaking because the devs didn't give up, they worked with the community and as of April 2020 there is a community.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Reviews on replayability are mixed, with some praising the game's infinite replay potential and ongoing improvements through updates, while others highlight a lack of replay value compared to earlier builds or similar titles. Overall, regular updates enhance longevity, but current gameplay may feel less engaging for some players.
- “Making scenarios by saving copies of the game throughout the playthrough is a solid way of making this replayable!”
- “Infinite replayability.”
- “Replay value - longevity and replayability.”
- “Lack of replayability at the moment.”
- “3 years ago they had a singleplayer build that was better than this, more playable than this and had more features; on top of that, the build shown in the trailer is not the same as the current one.”
- “Subsistence and The Forest are alpha and way more playable.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Reviews highlight a lack of meaningful character development, which diminishes player engagement and motivation. However, some note the inclusion of character design options, such as female characters, as a positive aspect. Overall, character progression is seen as weak and underwhelming.
- “Character design, including female character option.”
- “You want a credible struggle for character development or survival?”
- “The game pays for itself very quickly, if you place any value on character development and productivity.”
- “Character design, including female character options, is lacking depth.”

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Survive the Nights is a open world shooter game with horror and post-apocalyptic themes.

Survive the Nights is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 132 hours playing Survive the Nights.

Survive the Nights was released on December 5, 2025.

Survive the Nights was developed by a2z Interactive.

Survive the Nights has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Survive the Nights is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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