2 – Darwin Project
Developer: Scavengers Studio| Genre: Online Shooter | Release: January 14, 2020 | Business Model: Free2Play | Website: Darwin Project on Steam
What is Darwin Project? Darwin Project is a mix of survival game and online shooter. You are part of an experiment that is broadcast live in a TV show. You must survive in the freezing cold of the Rocky Mountains and defend yourself against other players. It’s a matter of life and death. Viewers can influence the game with votes and even get the host to start a dangerous event.
What do the ratings look like? In the past 30 days, Darwin Project was rated 80%. The overall rating is at 81%.
Some players see the online shooter as a variation of the battle royale genre. There are only ten players, and the survival elements slow down the pace of the battles a bit. However, the developers have now trimmed the shooter more towards action to keep the battles in the foreground. But this change is met with mixed reactions.
What’s the situation with the player numbers? Around 332 players were on average active concurrently in the past days according to Steamcharts. At peak times, there were 726 players.
Who is Darwin Project suitable for? If most battle royale games have too many players for you, and you miss the survival elements a bit, then Darwin Project, which is now also available on PS4, is definitely worth a look. Additionally, the ability for viewers to intervene adds some spice to the gameplay.
