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How to Survive

Top-down zombie survival game with island scavenging and crafting

Eko Software · Published by 505 Games · Released Aug 29, 2014

ActionAdventureRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 15K
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
75% of 12 in 30 days
Players
5
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
11 years ago
Nov 6, 2015
Minimum PC
GeForce GT240
4 GB RAM · 7 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 60/100 (critic reviews)

What is How to Survive?

A top-down zombie survival game set across four islands after a shipwreck. You search for food and water, craft weapons and tools, and fight zombies as you travel between islands. You can play the story alone or with a friend offline; separate challenges support online co-op.

For you if...

  • +you like scavenging islands and experimenting with weapon crafting
  • +you want to play a zombie survival story cooperatively
  • +you enjoy managing food and water while fighting zombies

Not for you if...

  • −you want one continuous open world instead of separate islands
  • −you prefer fast-paced combat with deep melee options
  • −you dislike repeated scavenging and survival upkeep

What players say

82% of 14,840 reviews are positive · 75% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players praise the weapon crafting, island exploration, and co-op play. Some complain that the game feels repetitive or dated, with slow pacing and limited combat options.

Players over time

▼ -12% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 27 players on Sep 27, 2026.

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How many players finish How to Survive?

13% of Steam players have unlocked «Easy survival», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

How to Survive screenshot 1

How to Survive system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT240, 4 GB RAM, 7 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo or better
Graphics
Ati 5700 series/NVIDIA GeForce GT240 or equivalent
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
7 GB available space

Does How to Survive have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does How to Survive run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
43
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian.

Does How to Survive use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

9 DLC available.

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