During the Steam Summer Sale, you can grab a lot of great games at a low price. One of them is Empyrion – Galactic Survival. And as the name suggests, this could be for you if you enjoy survival combat in space.
What kind of game is this? Empyrion – Galactic Survival is developed by the German company “Eleon Game Studios” and was officially released on Steam in 2020, after having been playable in Early Access for several years before.
The game throws you right into the vastness of space, which you must explore. You can fly to different planets and investigate them, but you also have to deal with the hostile environment as well as various creatures and enemies.
To succeed, you will need the right equipment, as well as basic necessities like food or oxygen. In addition, you can construct your own buildings, engage in crafting, or go hunting. Even terraforming is possible.
Apart from your feet, you can rely on various means of transport, from motorcycles to a kind of tank to spaceships – including space battles.
Empyrion gives you the proverbial space sandbox in which you can let loose. This is also possible together: in addition to the solo variant, you can also play in online co-op. It is among our best survival games for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
A glimpse of the game can be seen in the trailer for Empyrion – Galactic Survival:
How much does the game cost? Normally, the survival game on Steam costs 19.99 euros, but during the Steam Summer Sale you can get it for just 9.99 euros. This offer is valid until July 7, 2022.
How Empyrion – Galactic Survival is received on Steam
This is what players say: Considering the overall reviews of the game, Empyrion has 81% positive ratings out of 23,885 reviews (as of June 29, 2022). Looking only at the last 30 days, the feedback stands at 74% positive reviews from 318 ratings.
In terms of player numbers, Empyrion is not a direct hit but rather classified as a hidden gem: In the last 30 days, according to SteamCharts, Empyrion had an average of about 2,500 active players, with a peak of 5,290 concurrent players. This was also similar in May and April 2022.
What is praised? Looking into the reviews (via Steam), many praise the numerous possibilities the game offers. Especially building is praised by many players, as it allows them to express their creativity.
Moreover, exploring the world or collecting equipment is also fun. Everyone can get out of the game what they currently desire. The game, so to speak, has its heart in the right place.
What is criticized? On the other hand, the scope of the game also comes under criticism – as many features need to be polished again. Many aspects are not developed in depth, ranging from animations and sound to annoying bugs. The AI acts somewhat foolishly in part.
This kind of criticism was also raised during the release in 2020 and has apparently not been completely addressed to this day. Nevertheless, Empyrion is still received positively and could be worth a look for survival fans.
Are you still looking for new challenges? Then take a look at our list of survival games coming in 2022.
