The biggest survival MMOs on Steam we have compiled for you here in a list. We present five different games from the genre.
What kind of games are these? The listed games all belong to the genre survival MMOs. The selection of titles was made based on their player numbers to find the biggest games.
What criteria were used for the selection? The following factors were important in the selection:
- The games must be available on Steam.
- All games must belong to the genre
survival MMO
. - On the analysis website Steamcharts they are listed among the top games. We then sorted them based on the peak players of the last 30 days (as of May 14, 2024); we filtered them so that only survival MMOs were included.
For each featured survival MMO, we provide you with a game description and a trailer. In addition, there is a pro and cons comparison and a note on who might find the game interesting.
5. Fallout 76
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios | Release date: November 14, 2018 | Steam page: Fallout 76
What is Fallout 76? It is the first MMO of the well-known survival game series and has as its setting once again post-apocalyptic America.
Humanity had to endure years in bunkers, the Vaults, after a nuclear war made the world uninhabitable.
But now Vault 76, your refuge, opens its steel doors and releases you into a destroyed world full of dangerous creatures.
Explore, survive, and try to reconstruct human civilization. Look for water, food, and other important resources, but beware of the deadly radiation.
Who is Fallout 76 worth it for? Clearly for fans of the game series who have always wanted a Fallout as an MMO.
4. Palworld
Developer: Pocketpair | Release date: January 19, 2024| Steam page: Palworld
What is Palworld? The survival game has been often referred to as “Pokémon with guns” before its release due to the similarity of the little creatures to the well-known pocket monsters.
In Palworld, you collect cute “Pals” to either make them fight for you or have them work in your self-built camp. Because you have to keep an eye on enough food and resources to survive and continuously expand your home.
Moreover, the open world, which you can also explore on the back of a Pal, is full of dangers. For instance, poachers make life difficult for you. Equipped with your Pals and guns, you can challenge them to a fight.
Who is Palworld worth it for? If you are a fan of the Pokémon games and want to experience a different, slightly more adult approach, Palworld is the right place for you. Also, survival game players who enjoy crafting and exploring a beautiful world could have fun here.
