Surviving Titan

About

"Surviving Titan" is an open-world, action-packed survival adventure game where you crash land on the planet Titan with amnesia and must explore to find signs of life and discover the planet's mysteries. The game features a large, randomly generated open world with seven different biomes, each with unique landscapes, rare resources, and inhabitants. You are accompanied by a survival droid and may encounter other survivors as you attempt to escape the dangerous planet.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 228 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding18 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and is enjoyable, especially for fans of survival and crafting genres.
The pixel art style and graphics are charming, reminiscent of classic games like Stardew Valley.
The developer is active and responsive to feedback, frequently releasing updates and patches to improve the game.

The controls and UI are clunky and unintuitive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult to navigate.
The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and a low frame rate, even on capable systems.
Many players feel the game is unfinished, with several mechanics and story elements lacking polish and depth.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
81%
8%
The game's story features intriguing ideas and a core narrative that is playable, but many elements remain unfinished, leaving multiple story threads unresolved. While some players find the main story enjoyable and easy to navigate, others criticize it as bland and unoriginal, with comparisons to other games suggesting a lack of originality. Overall, the potential for a compelling story exists, but its incomplete state detracts from the overall experience.
- “The main story is a lot of fun to delve into.”
- “There do seem to be story elements that are unfinished, but the core story is there; all mechanics are usable and the game is completely playable all the way through.”
- “Apparently it may be abandoned, which is a bummer, but only because I'd like to be inspired to play through it again with additional story elements.”
- “There are multiple story threads that aren't finished yet. I was looking forward to finding out how some things (artifacts, statues, etc.) work into the story or how they are at least interactable, but the content hasn't been added yet.”
- “The story (what little is there) is of minor interest even if not all the set pieces make sense.”
- “This was not a fun experience; the story is bland and the gameplay is not great.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute pixel art and nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles, while others criticize the clarity and readability of fonts, describing them as difficult to discern. Despite the charming visuals, issues with controls and gameplay pacing detract from the overall experience for some users. Overall, the graphics are seen as fitting for the genre, but not without notable flaws.
- “Very cute graphics and fun dialogue.”
- “With that said, I have to point out that the aesthetic stands out.”
- “The graphics are reminiscent of games from my childhood.”
- “The graphics make my eyes bleed and I can hardly make out any of the fonts.”
- “I typically love pixel-graphics building games, but this one just isn't doing it for me.”
- “The cheap price and nostalgia for Harvest Moon SNES pixel art aesthetic is the only reason I bought this game.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
Gameplay in this title is characterized by a mix of exploration and crafting, but is marred by awkward mechanics, such as manual tool swapping and a frustrating combat system. While the game offers a substantial amount of content for survival game enthusiasts, issues like an unintuitive interface and unfinished story elements detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the developers are actively working to improve the gameplay, which some players find promising.
- “If you're into survival games, this is a great game for the price, plenty of gameplay, and an entertaining game overall.”
- “There do seem to be story elements that are unfinished, but the core story is there, all mechanics are usable and the game is completely playable all the way through.”
- “The gameplay is mostly about exploration and crafting.”
- “Several parts of the game mechanics are awkward (having to manually swap tools) and the combat system is really weird (why can they hit you from any direction but you're limited to mostly directly forward or back with melee weapons?).”
- “There are also annoying game mechanics that tend to hinder the gaming experience, like not being able to harvest certain crops until you hit a certain level, which makes it so that some of the crops die before you're even able to get seeds.”
- “The gameplay is completely overshadowed by how frustrating it is to navigate the interface, especially when roughly a third of your game experience is using the interface for crafting.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, particularly in leveling up abilities and gathering items, which some find enjoyable while others see it as tedious. The farming mechanics, including unclear harvesting requirements and a frustrating watering system, add to the grind, making the experience feel more punishing compared to similar titles like Stardew Valley. Overall, while the game offers a fresh take on the survival-farming genre, the grinding elements can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Some crops can be harvested only when you have a certain farming level, but you can plant them right away. Before planting, you are given no indication of the required level to harvest.”
- “It takes a while to level up your abilities and requires some grinding of items, but isn't that what we love about games like this?”
- “The farming watering system is so bad; there is no way to tell whether you watered the crops or not other than standing there to wait and see if they grow.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting the absence of a soundtrack during gameplay and expressing disappointment that music is only accessible through a "cassette player" feature. However, the theme song during the credits has been highlighted as a humorous highlight. Overall, while sound effects are appreciated, the limited music options detract from the experience for many players.
- “Pixel graphics are great, sound effects are cool, but a big minus for music only available with the 'cassette player'.”
- “Also, no music.”
- “The theme song on the credits was worth that much by itself for the laugh it gave me.”
- “Music's got different tastes.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The humor in the game is generally perceived as boorish, with some players questioning the effectiveness of the drone-like commentator's attempts at comedy. While there are moments that some find amusing, particularly related to the inventory management mechanics, the overall comedic tone does not resonate well with many users.
- “Which is a bit funny in my opinion, because early in the game you need to explore the land first, but the lack of inventory space makes you go back and forth continuously just to sort out your inventory.”
- “Is that drone-like commentator supposed to be funny?”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently criticized for being buggy, with frequent random freezes and issues such as disappearing crafted items and inventory contents, particularly affecting long-term play. Many users feel that the game's performance has deteriorated compared to previous versions, leading to frustration.
- “And in all honesty, I think it was better before. Now it's full of problems and infuriating as hell... randomly freezes for 2-3 seconds every 2 minutes or so, overnight crafting items vanish/stop producing, and items in chests and inventory disappear overnight.”
- “It's currently buggy but playable unless you play for the long haul instead of just beating it.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers note that the game has potential for replayability, although some user experience issues currently hinder it. There is optimism that future updates from the developers will enhance playability and encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “The potential for replayability is there too.”
- “The UX has some mild drawbacks, but I hope the developers will fix it soon to make it more playable.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, primarily due to its reliance on a single thread, which leads to noticeable delays in actions. Users suggest that developers should consider implementing techniques such as disabling distant instances to enhance overall performance.
- “I realize everything runs on a single thread, which could explain the delay on some actions. The developers might want to consider disabling instances far away or applying techniques to improve overall performance.”
- “The game has some optimization issues that need to be addressed.”
- “The game has quite a few optimization issues that could impact the overall experience.”
- “I realize everything runs on a single thread, which could explain the delay on some actions. The developers might want to consider disabling distant instances or applying techniques to improve overall performance.”
- “There are significant optimization issues.”
- “The game suffers from various optimization problems.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience.