Walking Survival

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Walking Survival is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by mttsus and was released on March 28, 2025. It received negative reviews from players.

Walking Survival is a challenging action game where you harness magical abilities to combat endless waves of monstrous creatures. Upgrade and combine spells to create powerful attacks while dodging unpredictable enemy patterns. Strategize and survive as the darkness closes in, testing how long you can withstand the relentless onslaught.

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Single-Player

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29%

Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

Good for killing a couple of hours.
It's free, making it a low-risk option for casual gameplay.
The game has potential if the developers address balancing and content issues.

Feels like a cheap, unfinished clone of Vampire Survivors with poor balance and repetitive gameplay.
Levels are too short, making it difficult to enjoy character progression and weapon evolution.
Technical issues, such as bad hitboxes and lack of meaningful content, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its low graphics, repetitive mechanics, and lack of depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels unfinished and unbalanced. While some elements show potential, such as deep mechanics, the overall experience is marred by a lack of engaging content and poor design choices, leading to a feeling of frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, it appears to be a derivative project that fails to innovate or provide a satisfying gameplay loop.
- “However, despite their similarities, each game offers distinct differences in design, atmosphere, gameplay, and more.”
- “Compared to it, Vampire Survivors almost feels like a small warm-up – here we’re talking about a completely different dimension of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are surprisingly deep and cleverly designed.”
- “Low graphics, repetitive gameplay, entire game beatable in an hour; not a nice way to waste 1 hour of your time.”
- “Sorry to say that there is hardly any game at all here; it needs months of balancing and gameplay fixes in order to become worth spending your time on.”
- “Its entirely luck-based; there's no reprieve or supporting mechanics if your item drops are bad, and nothing in the GUI is explained.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality and inconsistency, often described as reminiscent of an asset flip with flat textures and poorly designed sprites. Many reviewers noted a lack of variety and detail in the environments, as well as mismatched hitboxes that detract from gameplay. Overall, the visuals are seen as unpolished and uninspired, contributing to a disappointing gaming experience.
- “The graphics are crystal clear and almost too easy to read.”
- “Graphics were fine and gameplay felt decent, but if I purchased this game for money, I would be extremely disappointed.”
- “The artwork is 'confused'; it's like someone mixed different asset packs without any regard to how it looks in the end.”
- “Very reminiscent of vampire survivors except more unbalanced, grindy, and with a less inspired art style.”
- “With the mismatch in graphics, it feels like an asset flip.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, which makes me wonder if these assets are made by the creator or if they are lifted from some asset pack.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with players expressing a desire for more engaging content beyond combat, such as mini-quests and longer missions. Many feel that the lack of narrative depth and progression diminishes the overall experience, as the gameplay is primarily focused on repetitive boss fights with minimal rewards. Technical issues further exacerbate the feeling of a disjointed and unsatisfying story experience.
- “Also, there really isn't a story related to the game.”
- “☑ no story”
- “Technical flaws: the game freezes when you alt-tab, and with quests being so short, progression feels nonexistent.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while the soundtrack is praised as very good, the implementation of audio options is limited, offering only basic controls that can lead to frustrating experiences. Players have noted that even with music turned off, some sounds still play, and the character voices can become grating over time. Overall, the music contributes to a polarizing experience, with some enjoying the rock elements while others find it overwhelming.
- “With sound and music turned off, you'll still hear some sounds, and when the boss comes, you'll hear them talk, and then the music for the boss fight will be audible.”
- “The soundtrack is very good though.”
- “I didn't mind the rock music, but the character voices, although funny for a moment, became unbearable.”
- “Settings made in 10 seconds, like there are only 3 options: 2 for audio and 1 for controller vibrations. Not to mention that audio options are only checkboxes, so you either play with music or without.”
- “SFX/music is bad.”
- “With sound and music turned off, you'll still hear some sounds, and when the boss comes, you'll hear them talk. Then the music for the boss fight will be audible.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as tedious and unbalanced, with players finding it necessary to repetitively grind through earlier levels to progress. Many liken it unfavorably to "Vampire Survivors," criticizing its lack of inspiration and smooth combat, leading to a generally low-quality experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Very reminiscent of Vampire Survivors except more unbalanced, grindy, and with a less inspired art style.”
- “Sadly, I don't think this game is made for me. I don't see the endless mode and I can't continue (I am at level 6) without mindlessly grinding the levels before it to make some money to upgrade.”
- “Everyone already said it: tedious, boring, low-effort, low-quality Vampire Survivors clone that's a little below what I would expect from the thesis project of a bachelor's degree student.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is consistently praised for its intensity and captivating design, effectively maintaining tension through well-balanced soundscapes, including subtle background noises and impactful combat sounds. Players appreciate the opportunity to experience this atmospheric survival game for free, highlighting its distinct qualities compared to others in the genre.
- “From subtle background noises to the intense sounds during combat – everything feels precisely balanced and perfectly aligned with the atmosphere.”
- “Walking survival is now being given away for free - a great opportunity to get yourself an atmospheric survival game without spending any money.”
- “However, despite their similarities, each game offers distinct differences in design, atmosphere, gameplay, and more.”
- “Where many other games quickly lose their tension, this one manages to constantly build an intense and captivating atmosphere.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes when transitioning between screens and during alt-tab actions, leading to a frustrating experience. Players report random FPS drops and overall buggy performance, which detracts from gameplay and progression.
- “The game freezes when you go into another screen, and because of that, you can't do anything else.”
- “Buggy, unbalanced, with random FPS drops.”
- “Technical flaws: the game freezes when you alt-tab, and with quests being so short, progression feels nonexistent.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as effective and amusing, particularly in its character voices and overall comedic tone, though some players found the voices to become grating over time. While the game is considered funny and enjoyable, there are mixed feelings about whether it justifies its price point.
- “A hilariously effective WASD trainer—it's a fun experience for the price!”
- “Okay, it's a cheap copy of Vampire Survivors, but I don't care; the game seems funny.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks depth and replay value, leaving players feeling that it falls short in providing a compelling reason to revisit it, even for achievements.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact of the game is undermined by technical issues, particularly with the hitbox mechanics, which detract from the player's immersion and connection to the character. This inconsistency can lead to frustration, diminishing the overall emotional experience.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is criticized for its lack of balance in abilities, with players feeling that they are either highly effective or completely ineffective. Additionally, the overall experience is marred by frustrating audio elements, detracting from the engagement with character progression.